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KRS 61.918

Use of force less than deadly force

Effective: January 1, 1977 History: Created 1976 Ky

A special law enforcement officer may, in the course of accomplishing any lawful arrest for a criminal offense other than a felony committed upon the public property as herein provided, use and apply that force, less than deadly force, which he believes is necessary to make the arrest.

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