Ky. Rev. Stat. § 504.030

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225

Section 504.030 - Disposition of person found not guilty by reason of insanity

(1) When a defendant is found not guilty by reason of insanity, the court shall conduct an involuntary hospitalization proceeding under KRS Chapter 202A or 202B.

(2) To facilitate the procedure established in subsection (1) of this section, the court may order the detention of the defendant for a period of ten (10) days to allow for proceedings to be initiated against the defendant for examination and possible detention pursuant to the provisions of KRS Chapter 202A or 202B.

KRS 504.030

Effective:7/15/1982
Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 445, sec. 42, effective7/15/1982. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 332, sec. 31. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 40, effective 1/1/1975.