KRS 196.065: . Forensic psychiatric facility -- Initiation of mental hospitalization

proceedings against inmate.

(1) The department shall operate a forensic psychiatric facility to provide mental health

care for persons convicted of a crime who are committed to th e department. This

care shall be provided by the department for the duration of the person's sentence.

(2) The department shall initiate or be responsible for initiation of hospitalization

proceedings under KRS Chapter 202A or 202B for any inmate who needs mental

health care at the expiration of his sentence.