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KRS 532.034

Restitution for financial loss resulting from theft of identity or trafficking in stolen identities

Known as the Kentucky Racial Justice Act

The act spans §§ 532–532 (55 sections).

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Russell v. Commonwealth (2007)

Most recently applied in Russell v. Commonwealth (November 2007)

Effective: July 15, 2002 History: Amended 2002 Ky

(1) A person found guilty of violating any provisions of KRS 434.872, 434.874, 514.160, or 514.170 shall, in addition to any other punishment, be ordered to make restitution for financial loss sustained by a victim as a result of the violation. Financial loss may include any costs incurred by the victim in correcting the credit history of the victim or any costs incurred in connection with any civil or administrative proceeding to satisfy any debt or other obligation of such victim, including lost wages and attorney's fees.

(2) A person found guilty of violating any provisions of KRS 434.872, 434.874, 514.160, or 514.170 shall pay restitution to the person or entity that suffers the financial loss. In addition to the financial loss detailed in subsection (1) of this section, the person or entity may include a financial institution, insurance company, or bonding association that suffers direct financial loss as a result of the violation.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.