# KRS § 529.120: 529.120 Treatment of minor suspected of prostitution offense

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.120

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 529.120
- **Heading:** 529.120 Treatment of minor suspected of prostitution offense
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title L / Chapter 529 / Section 529.120

## Text

529.120 Treatment of minor suspected of prostitution offense.

(1) Notwithstanding KRS 529.020 or 529.080, if it is determined after a reasonable

period of custody for investigative purposes, that the person suspected of

prostitution or loitering for prostitution is under the age of eighteen (18), then the

minor shall not be prosecuted for an offense under KRS 529.020 or 529.080.

(2) A law enforcement officer who takes a minor into custody under subsection (1) of

this section shall immediately make a report to the Cabinet for Health and Family

Services pursuant to KRS 620.030. Pursuant to KRS 620.040, the officer may take

the minor into protective custody.

(3) The Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall commence an investigation into

child dependency, neglect, or abuse pursuant to KRS 620.029.

## Nearby sections

- [KRS § 529.010 529.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.010.md)
- [KRS § 529.020 529.020 Prostitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.020.md)
- [KRS § 529.040 529.040 Promoting prostitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.040.md)
- [KRS § 529.060 529.060 Corroboration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.060.md)
- [KRS § 529.070 529.070 Permitting prostitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.070.md)
- [KRS § 529.080 529.080 Loitering for prostitution purposes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.080.md)
- [KRS § 529.090 529.090 Person convicted required to submit to screening for HIV infection -- Prostitution or procuring prostitution with knowledge of sexually transmitted disease or HIV](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.090.md)
- [KRS § 529.100 529.100 Human trafficking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.100.md)
- [KRS § 529.110 529.110 Promoting human trafficking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.110.md)
- [KRS § 529.120 529.120 Treatment of minor suspected of prostitution offense](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.120.md)
- [KRS § 529.130 529.130 Human trafficking victims service fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.130.md)
- [KRS § 529.140 529.140 Human trafficking victims fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.140.md)
- [KRS § 529.150 529.150 Forfeiture of property used in connection with human trafficking -- Distribution of proceeds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.150.md)
- [KRS § 529.160 529.160 Expungement of records relating to violation of chapter when person charged or convicted was a victim of human trafficking at time of offense -- Motion -- Finding -- Presumption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C529_S529.160.md)

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