KY SB122

Courts must consider a defendant's status as caretaker of a dependent child before sentencing for felony offenses, upon defendant's motion, unless the defendant is a violent offender, committed domestic violence, the victim was a child, or probation is prohibited by statute

"Caretaker of a dependent child" includes parents or legal guardians responsible for housing, health, education, and safety of a child under 18, or a pregnant woman or new mother awaiting sentencing

Courts imposing alternative sentences may require participation in substance use disorder treatment, parenting classes, domestic violence education, vocational training, anger management, counseling, and other family-support services

Defendants receiving alternative sentences cannot be required to serve confinement unless they fail to complete the alternative sentence conditions; courts may modify or revoke the alternative sentence for violations

Amends KRS 610.340 to allow courts access to confidential juvenile records when determining whether to impose an alternative sentence under this Act