This page includes a number of links to useful information, including but not limited to open records and record retention materials, Kentucky and federal statutes, administrative law, case law and the most current Kentucky Uniform Crime Reporting codes.
MANUALS
2023 Kentucky Criminal Law Manual
(KCLM) 10.15 Edition
2022 Kentucky Criminal Law Manual
(KCLM) 10.14 Edition
2021 Kentucky Criminal Law Manual
(KCLM) 10.13 Edition
2020 Kentucky Criminal Law Manual
(KCLM) 10.12 Edition
New Statutes and Amendments to Existing 2021 KCLM Reflecting 2022 General Assembly Legislation
2021 KCLM Update Addendum
PLEASE NOTE - This version of the Kentucky Criminal Law Manual (KCLM) took effect on June 29, 2021. This manual includes legislation new in 2021. Prior versions of the KCLM may be requested in digital form by contacting DOCJT Legal Support.
Kentucky Law Enforcement Discipline Manual
CASE LAW & COURT DECISIONS
SPOTLIGHT CASES
Kentucky v. McCarthy
(A person’s refusal to consent to a blood test cannot be offered as evidence of guilt)
Kentucky - Gonzalez v. Johnson
(Pursuit)
United States Supreme Court - Kansas v. Glover
(Traffic Stop - Information Returned by Running License Plate)
2021 CASE LAW UPDATES
Includes cases from the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the Kentucky Supreme Court, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court (2020 term).
2021 Case Law Updates (Jan-Jun 2021)
2020 CASE LAW UPDATES
Includes cases from the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the Kentucky Supreme Court, and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
2019 CASE LAW UPDATES
Includes cases from the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the Kentucky Supreme Court, and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. For earlier years, please contact DOCJT Legal Support.
2018 CASE LAW UPDATES
OPEN RECORDS DECISIONS
For earlier years, please contact DOCJT Legal Support.
KENTUCKY SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
2021 Kentucky Supreme Court Case Summaries
(January-June)
U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
For earlier years, please contact DOCJT Legal Support.
2018-2019 Supreme Court Updates
(compiled)
DUI Implied Consent Resources
Kentucky DUI Implied Consent Warning (effective April 22, 2022)
INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
2022 Kentucky General Assembly Update
2021 Kentucky General Assembly Update
2020 Kentucky General Assembly Update
2019 Kentucky General Assembly Update
2020-D Legal Review Outline Handout
Concealed Carry Legal Handout
(effective 7/1/2019)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(specific to Kentucky)
LEOSA
(for Kentucky Law Enforcement)
Medical Review of Operator's License
Miranda Card
A printable sheet of 4 (PDF)
Missing Persons Law
(updated for 2019)
Open Carry in Kentucky
LINKS
KENTUCKY OPEN RECORDS AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Full Open Records / Open Meetings Decisions
(by year order and number)
Managing Government Records
(Ky Dept. of Libraries and Archives)
Outline: Open Records and Open Meetings Law
Protecting Your Right to Know
(Citizen Guide to Open Records law)
Your Duty Under the Law
(Agency Guide to Open Records law)
STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Kentucky Administrative Regulations
KENTUCKY AND FEDERAL COURTS
Includes links to websites to locate case law
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Recommendations for First-Amendment Protected Events for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
(Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative, U.S. Dept. of Justice)
OTHER