635.085 Imposition of fines. (1) In lieu of commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice, if a child is adjudicated a public offender, the court may in its discretion impose a fine. The imposition of a fine for an offense committed by a child shall be based upon a determination that such disposition is in the best interest of the child and to aid in his rehabilitation. Any such order shall include a finding that the child is financially able to pay the fine. Fines shall be levied consistent with the schedule set forth below: (a) For a felony, not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500); (b) For a misdemeanor, not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250); and (c) For a violation, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). (2) When a child is directed by the court to pay a fine, the court may provide for payment to be made within a specified period of time or in specified installments. If such provision is not made a part of the court's disposition, the fine shall be payable immediately. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the court's inherent contempt powers. (3) Any public offender detained for failure to comply with the court order shall not be scheduled for a time that would interfere with the educational, occupational, or religious obligations of the child, and shall be in a secure juvenile detention facility or approved detention program authorized by the Department of Juvenile Justice in accordance with KRS Chapter 15A. Any portion of a day a child is detained pursuant to the court's exercising its contempt powers shall be deemed as one (1) day for purposes of serving a detention term. Effective: July 15, 2014 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 132, sec. 49, effective July 15, 2014. -- Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 183, sec. 40, effective August 1, 2002; and ch. 257, sec. 17, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 358, sec. 45, effective July 15, 1997. -- Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 101, effective April 10, 1988. Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/96). Under 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 358, sec. 67(1), the amendment of this statute by Section 45 of that Act becomes effective July 15, 1997.
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