Restraining Orders

Intentionally violating a domestic violence order is usually a Class A misdemeanor.¹ A Class A misdemeanor in Kentucky is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $500.²

However, if the abuser gets convicted of violating a protective order more than twice within a five-year period, any further violations could be charged as a Class D felony.¹ A Class D felony in Kentucky is punishable by up to five years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.³

Note: In order to count towards a felony charge, the violations must have involved the use or attempted use of physical force or a threat of physical harm. Also, the violations don’t all have to come from the same protective order. If s/he is convicted of violating someone else’s protective order in addition to yours, those violations will count as previous convictions.

¹ Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.763(4)
² Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 532.090(1); 534.040(2)(a)
³ Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 532.060(2)(d); 534.030