KRS 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

Applied in 8 court decisions — leading case St. Clair v. Commonwealth (2004)

Most recently applied in Commonwealth v. Johnson (February 2014)

Effective: June 29, 2021 History: Amended 2021 Ky

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(1) 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.

(2) 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.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.