The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the Safer Kentucky Act, allowing stronger sentences for violent offenders to remain in place while the courts sort things out. This is good news for Kentuckians who demand safer communities. The Safer Kentucky Act requires violent criminals to serve at least 85% of their sentence before being released—ensuring they face real consequences for their actions. A Franklin Circuit Court ruling would have weakened those protections, but the appeals court stepped in. The message is clear: protecting the public takes priority over being soft on criminals. While legal challenges continue, Kentuckians can be assured that justice is being taken seriously. Safe communities is necessary to a healthy society, and the Court of Appeals’ decision helps keep it that way.