Penalties

KRS § 210.991, under STATE AND REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS.

KRS § 210.991

Any person who willfully causes or conspires with or assists another in causing: (1) The unwarranted hospitalization of any individual under the provisions of KRS Chapter 210; or (2) The denial to any individual of any of the rights accorded to him under the provisions of KRS Chapter 210; shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisoned for a term not to exceed five (5) years or both.