Constitution · Kentucky

Ky. Const. art. I, § 18

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Constitution of Kentucky
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October 2026

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Section 18 Imprisonment for debt restricted. The person of a debtor, where there is not strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors in such manner as shall be prescribed by law. Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891. History: Not yet amended.

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