635.085 Imposition of fines.

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(1)In lieu of commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice, if a child is

adjudicated a public offender, the court may in its discretion impose a fine. The

imposition of a fine for an offense committed by a child shall be based upon a

determination that such disposition is in the best interest of the child and to aid in

his rehabilitation. Any such order shall include a finding that the child is financially

able to pay the fine. Fines shall be levied consistent with the schedule set forth

below:

(a)For a felony, not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500);

(b)For a misdemeanor, not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250); and

(c)For a violation, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

(2)When a child is directed by the court to pay a fine, the court may provide for

payment to be made within a specified period of time or in specified installments. If

such provision is not made a part of the court's disposition, the fine shall be payable

immediately. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the court's

inherent contempt powers.

(3)Any public offender detained for failure to comply with the court order shall not be

scheduled for a time that would interfere with the educational, occupational, or

religious obligations of the child, and shall be in a secure juvenile detention facility

or approved detention program authorized by the Department of Juvenile Justice in

accordance with KRS Chapter 15A. Any portion of a day a child is detained

pursuant to the court's exercising its contempt powers shall be deemed as one

day for purposes of serving a detention term.