KRS 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. I f, 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 d efendant 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.