2021 Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 15 - Department of law
15.200 May intervene or direct criminal proceeding on request of Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, or court or grand jury -- Subpoenas.

Universal Citation: KY Rev Stat § 15.200 (2021)

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15.200 May intervene or direct criminal proceeding on request of Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, or court or grand jury -- Subpoenas. (1) (2) Whenever requested in writing by: (a) The Governor: (b) The President of the Senate or Speaker of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly; (c) Any of the courts or grand juries of the Commonwealth; or (d) A sheriff, mayor, or majority of a city legislative body; stating that his or her participation in a given case is desirable to effect the administration of justice and the proper enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth, the Attorney General may intervene, participate in, or direct any investigation or criminal action, or portions thereof, within the Commonwealth of Kentucky necessary to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth. The Attorney General may subpoena witnesses, secure testimony under oath for use in civil or criminal trials, investigations or hearings affecting the Commonwealth, its departments or political subdivisions. Effective: June 29, 2021 History: Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 173, sec. 5, effective June 29, 2021. -- Amended 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 7. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 28, sec. 2.

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2021 Kentucky Revised StatutesChapter 15 - Department of law15.200 May intervene or direct criminal proceeding on request of Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, or court or grand jury -- Subpoenas.

2021 Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 15 - Department of law
15.200 May intervene or direct criminal proceeding on request of Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, or court or grand jury -- Subpoenas.