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Kentucky · Snapshot 09/05/2026

KRS 27A.420: Sentencing level relating to plea bargaining.

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  1. KRS Chapter 27A

The sentencing level of the system shall consist of at least the following information in

regard to plea bargaining:

(1) Did the defendant plead guilty to any offense in exchange for a lesser penalty or in

exchange for dropping other charges against him;

(2) If the answer to subsection (1) of this section is yes:

(a) What offenses and levels of offense was a guilty plea accepted to; list each

separately; and

(b) What offenses and levels of offense were dismissed in exchange for a plea of

guilty; list each separately;

(3) What punishment was imposed for each offense for which a plea of guilty was

accepted in exchange for a lesser penalty or in exchange for dropping charges:

(a) Imprisonment; list offense and term of imprisonment for each offense

separately; and

(b) Fine; list offense, and amount of fine for each offense separately;

(4) Was probation, suspended sentence or any other nonimposition of sentence imposed

for any offense where a plea of guilty was made in exchange for a lesser penalty or

in exchange for dropping other charges:

(a) Describe each separately; and

(b) Describe any conditions placed upon each; list separately.

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