KRS 202A.251: Prohibition against detention in jail without criminal charges pending --

Criminal charges not to be placed to avoid transportation.

No person held under the provisions of this chapter shall be detained in jail unless

criminal charges are also pendin g. No peace officer or any other person shall place

criminal charges against a person who is mentally ill and in need of hospitalization

pursuant to this chapter solely or primarily for the purpose of avoiding transporting the

person to a hospital or psychiatric facility.