KRS 421.520: Victim impact statement.

(1) The attorney for the Commonwealth shall notify the victim that, upon conviction of

the defendant, the victim has the right to submit a written victim impact statement

to the probation officer responsible for preparing the presentence investigation

report for inclusion in the report or to the court should such a report be waived by

the defendant.

(2) The impact statement may contain, but need not be limited to, a description of the

nature and extent of any physical, psychological, or financial harm suffered by the

victim, the victim's need for restitution and whether the victim has applied for or

received compensation for financial loss, and the victim's recommendation for an

appropriate sentence.

(3) The victim impact statement shall be considered by the cou rt prior to any decision

on the sentencing or release, including shock probation, of the defendant.