(1) In lieu of commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice, if a child is adjudicated a public offender, the court may in its discretion impose a fine. The imposition of a fine for an offense committed by a child shall be based upon a determination that such disposition is in the best interest of the child and to aid in his rehabilitation. Any such order shall include a finding that the child is financially able to pay the fine. Fines shall be levied consistent with the schedule set forth below:
- (a) For a felony, not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500);
- (b) For a misdemeanor, not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250); and
- (c) For a violation, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
- (2) When a child is directed by the court to pay a fine, the court may provide for payment to be made within a specified period of time or in specified installments. If such provision is not made a part of the court's disposition, the fine shall be payable immediately. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the court's inherent contempt powers.
- (3) Any public offender detained for failure to comply with the court order shall not be scheduled for a time that would interfere with the educational, occupational, or religious obligations of the child, and shall be in a secure juvenile detention facility or approved detention program authorized by the Department of Juvenile Justice in accordance with KRS Chapter 15A. Any portion of a day a child is detained pursuant to the court's exercising its contempt powers shall be deemed as one (1) day for purposes of serving a detention term.
Effective: July 15, 2014
History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 132, sec. 49, effective July 15, 2014. -- Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 183, sec. 40, effective August 1, 2002; and ch. 257, sec. 17, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 358, sec. 45, effective July 15, 1997. -- Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 101, effective April 10, 1988. Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/96). Under 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 358, sec. 67(1), the amendment of this statute by Section 45 of that Act becomes effective July 15, 1997.