Code Section
403.715 to .785 (domestic violence) 209.01 to .16 (Kentucky Adult Protective Act)
Activity Addressed by Order
Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling; regarding minors: temporary custody, support, counseling; restrain from disposing of or damaging property
Duration
Emergency: maximum 14 days, may be extended for 14 days. General: maximum 3 years, may be reissued for a year period, with unlimited reissues
Penalty for a Violation of Order
Contempt of court: if intentional violation, Class A misdemeanor
Who May Apply for Order
Family member or unmarried couple member who is a resident or has fled to this state to escape domestic violation and abuse
Fees Waived
Yes
Transmission to Law Enforcement
Copy to appropriate law enforcement agency within 24 hours; copy to appropriate agency for entry of domestic violation records into Law Information Network of Kentucky
Civil Liability
Contempt of court