EDITOR'S NOTE:
This chapter contains references to those sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes which prohibit the most common offenses against public administration and justice. These citations are intended only as convenient references for enforcement officers in citing offenders under state law. It is not the intention of the municipality to incorporate such statutory provisions in this code of ordinances, and such provisions are specifically not incorporated by reference.
OFFENSE KRS SECTION PENALTY CLASS
BRIBERY AND RELATED OFFENSES
Bribery of public servant 521.020 C felony
Receiving unlawful compensation 521.040 A misdemeanor
Soliciting unlawful compensation 521.030 B misdemeanor
ESCAPE AND RELATED OFFENSES
Bail jumping
First degree 520.070 D felony
Second degree 520.080 A misdemeanor
Escape
First degree 520.020 C felony
Second degree 520.030 D felony
Third degree 520.040 B misdemeanor
Hindering prosecution or apprehension
First degree 520.120 D felony
Second degree 520.130 A misdemeanor
Promoting contraband
First degree 520.050 D felony
Second degree 520.060 A misdemeanor
Resisting arrest 520.090 A misdemeanor
Resisting order to stop motor 520.100 A misdemeanor
vehicle
JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION, INTERFERENCE WITH
Bribe receiving by juror 524.070 D felony
Bribe receiving by witness 24.030 D felony
Bribing a juror 524.060 D felony
Bribing a witness 524.020 D felony
Harassing a witness 524.045 A misdemeanor
Intimidating a judicial officer 524.120 D felony
Intimidating a juror 524.080 D felony
Intimidating a witness 524.040 D felony
Jury tampering 524.090 A misdemeanor
Retaliating against a witness 524.055 D felony
Simulating legal process 524.110 B misdemeanor
Tampering with physical evidence 524.100 D felony
Tampering with a witness 524.050 A misdemeanor
Unlawful practice of law 524.130 B misdemeanor
PERJURY AND RELATED OFFENSES
False swearing 523.040 B misdemeanor
Perjury
First degree 523.020 D felony
Second degree 523.030 A misdemeanor
Unsworn falsification to 523.100 B misdemeanor
authorities
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, OBSTRUCTION OF
Compounding a crime 519.030 A misdemeanor
Falsely reporting an incident 519.040 A misdemeanor
Impersonating a public servant 519.050 A misdemeanor
Obstructing governmental operations 519.020 A misdemeanor
Tampering with public records 519.060 D felony
PUBLIC OFFICE, ABUSE OF
Misuse of confidential information 522.040 D felony
Official misconduct
First degree 522.020 A misdemeanor
Second degree 522.030 B misdemeanor