(1) In case of a violation of any injunction granted under this chapter, the court may summarily try and punish the offender. The proceedings shall be commenced by filing with the clerk of the court an affidavit, setting out the alleged facts constituting the violation, upon which the court shall cause an order of arrest to issue. The trial may be had upon affidavit, but either party may at any stage of the proceedings demand the production and oral examination of the witnesses.
(2) If any person enters or uses premises directed to be closed as provided in KRS

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 233.150

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

233.100, he shall be proceeded against as provided in subsection (1) of this section.
Effective: January 2, 1978
History: Amended 1976 (1st Extra Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 217, effective January 2,
1978. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from
Ky. Stat. secs. 3941m-4, 3941m-5.