Ky. Rev. Stat. § 452.405

Current through Acts Received April 24, 2024
Section 452.405 - Where action for recovery of fine or forfeiture, against public officer or on official bond must be brought

Except as otherwise provided by statute, actions shall be brought in the county where the cause of action, or some part thereof, arose:

(1) For the recovery of a fine, penalty, or forfeiture, imposed by a statute; but if the offense for which the claim is made be committed on a watercourse or road which is the boundary of two (2) counties, the action may be brought in either of them;
(2) Against a public officer for an act done by him in virtue or under color of his office, or for a neglect of official duty;
(3) Upon the official bond of a public officer.

KRS 452.405

Effective:1/11/1996
Amended 1996, Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 104, effective1/11/1996; and ch. 2, sec. 42, effective1/11/1996. -- Transferred 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 1, effective 7/1/1953, from C.C. sec. 63.