KY. REV. STAT. ANN. § 529.120(1)(2023).

  • Kentucky law prohibits the criminalization of minors for prostitution and prostitution-related offenses.
  • In lieu of arrest, law enforcement are required to write a report to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which will then investigate the child’s situation.

 

KY. REV. STAT. ANN. § 503.050(3)(2023).

  • Any evidence presented by the defendant to establish the existence of a prior act or acts of domestic violence and abuse as defined in KRS 403.720 by the person against whom the defendant is charged with employing physical force shall be admissible.
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KY. REV. STAT. ANN. § 38-2312(A)(III) (2006).

  • If a juvenile was adjudicated for an offense and the court finds that the adjudication was the result of being a victim of human trafficking, aggravated human trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of a child, the court may order the records to be expunged.

KY. REV. STAT. ANN. § 529.160 (2014)

  • Allows individuals charged or convicted under certain offenses to seek expungement if their participation in the offense was a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking.

 

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KY. REV. STAT. ANN. § 620.030 (2024).

  • Requires mandatory reporting to CHFS if there is reasonable cause to believe a child is a victim of human trafficking to ensure that minors receive the necessary protection and services rather than facing criminal charges.

KY. REV. STAT. ANN. § 533.060(2012).

  • Kentucky law permits courts to consider domestic violence in determining whether a victim of abuse who committed a violent crime against her abuser is eligible for probation.