The sheriff shall, by himself or deputy, convey all persons to the penitentiary or juvenile facility condemned to confinement therein, and execute the sentence of the court in other criminal and penal cases. But the court may order the coroner or jailer to act in the place of the sheriff in the discharge of those duties.
KRS 70.130
Sheriff to execute sentences of court and convey prisoners -- Coroner or jailer may act
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case City of Georgetown v. Morrison (1962)
Most recently applied in City of Georgetown v. Morrison (November 1962)
Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Amended 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.