At the time for holding the inquisition, the officer shall return the warrant to the court with an indorsement stating when and upon whom it was executed and the place designated by the officer for holding the inquisition, together with a panel of the jury; whereupon, the clerk, whether the defendant is present or not, shall administer an oath to the jurors in substance as follows: "You, and each of you, shall well and truly inquire into and return whether or not the defendant (or defendants) is (or are) guilty of the forcible entry (or detainer) complained of in the warrant in this cause: so help you God."
KRS 383.220
Return of warrant -- Jury -- Oath
Known as the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
The act spans §§ 383–383 (96 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Shinkle v. Turner (2016)
Most recently applied in Shinkle v. Turner (August 2016)
Effective: January 2, 1978 History: Amended 1976 (1st Extra
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.