If the Governor decides that the demand should be complied with, he shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the state seal, and be directed to any peace officer or other person whom he may think fit to entrust with the execution thereof. The warrant must substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance.
Effective: June 16, 1960

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 440.220

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

History: Created 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 135, sec. 8, effective June 16, 1960.

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