Kentucky Statutes 519.070 – Tampering with a prisoner monitoring device
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(1) A person is guilty of tampering with a prisoner monitoring device when he or she intentionally alters, disables, deactivates, tampers with, removes, damages, or destroys any device used to facilitate electronic monitoring or supervision of a person who is on probation or parole, or has been ordered to wear a device as a condition of pretrial release.
(2) Tampering with a prisoner monitoring device is a Class D felony.
For details, see § 532.060
Effective: July 12, 2006
History: Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 182, sec. 36, effective July 12, 2006.
(2) Tampering with a prisoner monitoring device is a Class D felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 519.070
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
Effective: July 12, 2006
History: Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 182, sec. 36, effective July 12, 2006.