Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 197.410.Definitions of “sexual offender,” “eligible sexual offender,” and “department”

(1) A person is considered to be a “sexual offender” as used in this chapter when he or she has been adjudicated guilty of a sex crime, as defined in KRS 17.500, or any similar offense in another jurisdiction.

(2) A sexual offender becomes an “eligible sexual offender” when the sentencing court or department officials, or both, determine that the offender:

(3) “Department” is the Department of Corrections.