KRS 439.551: Graduated sanctions for probation violations -- Administrative

regulations.

(1) The department shall promulgate administrative regulations to develop a system of

graduated sanctions for responding to technical violations of probation. The

department shall consult with the Supreme Court when promulgating these

administrative regulations.

(2) The administrative regulations shall create a system of graduated sanctions with the

following objectives:

(a) Responding quickly and consistently to violations of probation, based on the

nature of the violation and the risk level of the supervised individual;

(b) Reducing the time and resources expended by the department and the courts to

respond to violations; and

(c) Reducing the commission of new crimes and revocation rates.