Kentucky Revised Statutes Title L. Kentucky Penal Code § 532.210.Petition; study of record; order

(1) Any misdemeanant or a felon who has not been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered an Alford plea to a violent felony offense may petition the sentencing court for an order directing that all or a portion of a sentence of imprisonment in the county jail be served under conditions of home incarceration. Such petitions may be considered and ruled upon by the sentencing court prior to and throughout the term of the defendant's sentence.

(2) The sentencing judge shall study the record of all persons petitioning for home incarceration and, in his discretion, may:

(3) All home incarcerees shall execute a written agreement with the court setting forth all of the conditions of home incarceration. The order of home incarceration shall incorporate that agreement and order compliance with its terms. The order and agreement shall be transmitted to the supervising authority and to the appropriate jail official.

(4) Time spent in home incarceration under this subsection shall be credited against the maximum term of imprisonment assessed for the defendant pursuant to this chapter.

(5) Home incarcerees shall be under the supervision of the county jailer except in counties establishing misdemeanor supervision departments, wherein they shall be under the supervision of such departments. Home incarcerees shall be subject to the decisions of such authorities during the period of supervision. Fees for supervision or equipment usage shall be paid directly to the supervising authority.