Every such peace officer or other person empowered to make the arrest, shall have the same authority, in arresting the accused, to command assistance therein, as peace officers have by law in the execution of any criminal process directed to them, with like penalties against those who refuse their assistance.
KRS 440.240
Assistance in making arrest
Known as the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act
The act spans §§ 440–440 (51 sections).
Effective: June 16, 1960 History: Created 1960 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.