Flagrant Non-Support

[ealexdixon]

What is the minimum/maximum punishment for flagrant non-support in Kentucky?

[Dogmatique]

Crystal ball is out for repairs.

Seriously, this is a case-by-case matter. Has the CP been filing contempt on the NCP? How long has it been going on?

Eventually, the non-paying parent can have their driver's license revoked and end up in jail...but it's not going to be for long, as a rule.

[ealexdixon]

All the information I know regarding the case (from CPE) is that "criminal charges have been pressed" and the case is "awaiting motion approval for criminal proceedings". As far as contempt charges, the CPE only stated that they are "pursuing a criminal case for felony flagrant non-support."

He filed for a motion to have his child support obligation reduced, and unfortunately we got a ton of snow that day. The case was then rescheduled and was remanded for his failure to appear in court.

[Dogmatique]

Here we go. It would appear to be a class D felony in Kentucky.

From Kentucky Revised Statutes
532.020 Designation of offenses.

(1) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment in the state for:

(a) At least one (1) but not more than five (5) years shall be deemed a Class D felony;

(b) At least five (5) but not more than ten (10) years shall be deemed a Class C felony;

(c) At least ten (10) but not more than twenty (20) years shall be deemed a Class B felony;
(d) For at least twenty (20) but not more than fifty (50) years or for life shall be deemed a Class A felony.

(2) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a definite term of imprisonment with a maximum which falls between ninety (90) days and twelve (12) months shall be deemed a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a definite term of imprisonment with a maximum of less than ninety (90) days shall be deemed a Class B misdemeanor.

(4) Any offense defined outside this code for which a law outside this code provides a sentence to a fine only or to any other punishment, whether in combination with a fine or not, other than death or imprisonment shall be deemed a violation.

Effective: July 15, 1998

[ealexdixon]

Thanks, you rock!

[Dogmatique]

Thanks, you rock!

I do, but I try to keep it hidden

You're welcome.