532.030 Authorized dispositions -- Generally -- Instructions by judge.
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When a person is convicted of a capital offense, he shall have his punishment
fixed at death, or at a term of imprisonment for life without benefit of probation
or parole, or at a term of imprisonment for life without benefit of probation or
parole until he has served a minimum of twenty-five (25) years of his sentence,
or to a sentence of life, or to a term of not less than twenty (20) years nor more
than fifty (50) years.
When a person is convicted of a Class A felony, he shall have his punishment
fixed at imprisonment in accordance with KRS 532.060.
When a person is convicted of an offense other than a capital offense or Class
A felony, he shall have his punishment fixed at:
(a) A term of imprisonment authorized by this chapter; or
(b) A fine authorized by KRS Chapter 534; or
(c) Both imprisonment and a fine unless precluded by the provisions of KRS
Chapter 534.
Effective:) uly 15, 1998
History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 71, effective July 15, 1998. --
Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 110, sec. 2, effective J uly 13, 1984. --Amended
1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 15, sec. 3, effective December 22, 1976. --
Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 275, effective J anuary 1, 1975.
