215.570 Violation of court order -- Penalties. (1) If the court, subsequent to an order of the court as described in KRS 215.560(2), finds a person in violation of that order, the defendant shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsection (2) of this section. If, however, a course of treatment for active tuberculosis in an inpatient facility or less restrictive treatment alternative is available and is recommended by the cabinet, the court may prescribe a course of treatment in lieu of penalties, and place the defendant on probation. Failure to enter the facility as prescribed, departure from the facility against medical advice, or failure to adhere to a less restrictive treatment alternative shall be grounds for immediate revocation of probation. (2) A person who is found to be in violation of an order issued by the court under KRS 215.560(2) shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or shall be imprisoned for not less than six (6) nor more than twelve (12) months, or both. Effective: July 15, 1996 History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 33, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. VI, sec. 107(1) and (3). -- Created 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 133, sec. 8.
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