Kentucky Statutes 15.200 – May intervene or direct criminal proceeding on request of Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, or court or grand jury — Subpoenas
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(1) Whenever requested in writing by: (a) The Governor:
(b) The President of the Senate or Speaker of the House of Representatives of the
General Assembly;
(c) Any of the courts or grand juries of the Commonwealth; or
(d) A sheriff, mayor, or majority of a city legislative body;
stating that his or her participation in a given case is desirable to effect the administration of justice and the proper enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth, the Attorney General may intervene, participate in, or direct any investigation or criminal action, or portions thereof, within the Commonwealth of Kentucky necessary to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth.
(2) The Attorney General may subpoena witnesses, secure testimony under oath for use in civil or criminal trials, investigations or hearings affecting the Commonwealth, its departments or political subdivisions.
Effective: June 29, 2021
History: Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 173, sec. 5, effective June 29, 2021. — Amended
1966 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 7. — Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 28, sec. 2.
(b) The President of the Senate or Speaker of the House of Representatives of the
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 15.200
- Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Attorney: means attorney-at-law. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- City: includes town. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
General Assembly;
(c) Any of the courts or grand juries of the Commonwealth; or
(d) A sheriff, mayor, or majority of a city legislative body;
stating that his or her participation in a given case is desirable to effect the administration of justice and the proper enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth, the Attorney General may intervene, participate in, or direct any investigation or criminal action, or portions thereof, within the Commonwealth of Kentucky necessary to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth.
(2) The Attorney General may subpoena witnesses, secure testimony under oath for use in civil or criminal trials, investigations or hearings affecting the Commonwealth, its departments or political subdivisions.
Effective: June 29, 2021
History: Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 173, sec. 5, effective June 29, 2021. — Amended
1966 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 7. — Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 28, sec. 2.