Kentucky Statutes 526.050 – Tampering with private communications
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(1) A person is guilty of tampering with private communications when knowing that he does not have the consent of the sender or receiver, he unlawfully:
(a) Opens or reads a sealed letter or other sealed private communication; or
For details, see § 532.090
(b) Obtains in any manner from an employee, officer or representative of a communications common carrier information with respect to the contents or nature of a communication.
(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to the censoring of sealed letters or sealed communications for security purposes in official detention or penal facilities.
(3) Tampering with private communications is a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 230, effective January 1, 1975.
(a) Opens or reads a sealed letter or other sealed private communication; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
(b) Obtains in any manner from an employee, officer or representative of a communications common carrier information with respect to the contents or nature of a communication.
(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to the censoring of sealed letters or sealed communications for security purposes in official detention or penal facilities.
(3) Tampering with private communications is a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 230, effective January 1, 1975.