All persons, while acting for a private provider pursuant to the provisions of KRS 197.505 to 197.525 in any capacity entailing the maintenance of custody over any prisoners, shall have the power and authority of peace officers, including the authority granted to Department of Corrections employees pursuant to KRS 196.037(2).
KRS 197.535
Authority of persons acting as private provider
Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Created 1998 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.