Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 452.405 – Where action for recovery of fine or forfeiture, against public officer or on official bond must be brought.

Except as otherwise provided by statute, actions shall be brought in the county where the cause of action, or some part thereof, arose:

(1) For the recovery of a fine, penalty, or forfeiture, imposed by a statute; but if the offense for which the claim is made be committed on a watercourse or road which is the boundary of two (2) counties, the action may be brought in either of them;
(2) Against a public officer for an act done by him in virtue or under color of his office, or for a neglect of official duty;
(3) Upon the official bond of a public officer.

Effective: January 11, 1996

History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 104, effective January 11, 1996; and ch. 2, sec. 42, effective January 11, 1996. -- Transferred 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 1, effective July 1, 1953, from C.C. sec. 63. Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/96). This section was amended by 1996 Ky. Acts chs. 1 and 2 which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together.