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Kentucky

Capital: Frankfort

KY
One-Party Consent No Stop & ID Law Neutral

Recording Laws

One-Party Consent

Kentucky is a one-party consent state. Recording is legal with one party's consent.

Statute: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 526.010
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class D felony
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Stop and Identify

No ID Requirement

No state statute requiring identification

Immigration Policy

Neutral

Kentucky has no statewide sanctuary ban but generally cooperates with ICE.

ICE Cooperation: Full Cooperation

State Resources

Attorney General

Russell Coleman

(502) 696-5300

State Bar Association

https://www.kybar.org/

Remember in Kentucky

  • You always have the right to remain silent
  • You can record police in public spaces
  • You do not have to consent to a search
  • If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"