(1) The arrest record of anyone accused by his spouse of an offense under this chapter shall be expunged if said charge was either dismissed with prejudice or a verdict of not guilty on said charge was entered.
(2) If the charges brought against a defendant under this chapter are dismissed with prejudice or the defendant is found not guilty, the court shall order all law enforcement and other public agencies holding records of the offense to expunge the records.
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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 510.300

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.

(3) No person whose records have been expunged pursuant to this section shall have to answer “Yes” and may answer “No” to the question “Have you ever been arrested?” or any similar question with regard to the offense for which the records were expunged.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 448, sec. 4, effective July 13, 1990. — Created
1986 Ky. Acts ch. 486, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1986.

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