# KRS § 532.010: 532.010 Classification of offenses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TL_C532_S532.010

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 532.010
- **Heading:** 532.010 Classification of offenses
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title L / Chapter 532 / Section 532.010

## Text

532.010 Classification of offenses.

Felonies are classified, for the purpose of sentencing, into five categories:

(1) Capital offenses;

(2) Class A felonies;

(3) Class B felonies;

(4) Class C felonies; and

(5) Class D felonies.

## Nearby sections

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