If a witness from another state comes into or passes through this state under an order directing him to attend and testify in this or another state, he shall not while in this state pursuant to the order be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil or criminal, because of any act committed prior to his arrival in this state under the order.
Effective: June 19, 1976

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 421.670

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.

History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 213, sec. 8, effective June 19, 1976.

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