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KRS 233.100

Order of abatement -- Fixtures to be sold and building closed -- Sheriff's fees

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Chambers v. Commonwealth ex rel. Twehues (1986)

Most recently applied in Chambers v. Commonwealth ex rel. Twehues (October 1986)

Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky

(1) If the existence of a house of prostitution is established, an order of abatement shall be entered as a part of the judgment. That order shall direct the removal from the house of prostitution of all fixtures, furniture, musical instruments or other movable property used in conducting the house of prostitution, the sale of them in the manner provided for the sale of chattels under execution, the effectual closing of the premises against their use for any purpose, and keeping them closed for a period of one (1) year, unless sooner released.

(2) The sheriff shall be allowed for sales under this section the same fees as allowed by KRS 64.090 for sales under execution. For all other services under this section the sheriff shall be allowed a reasonable fee by the court to be taxed as part of the costs in the action.

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