(1) At the request of the Chief Justice, the Governor may provide through the Department of Kentucky State Police such security personnel and services for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals as shall be necessary.
(2) When the Chief Justice, in his discretion, believes that local law enforcement personnel should be supplemented or superseded by the State Police, the Governor may provide through the Department of Kentucky State Police the necessary security personnel and services for any person or facility in the Court of Justice.

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 21A.090

  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

(3) Department of Kentucky State Police officers serving the Court of Justice pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) of this section shall have statewide authority when performing any duty related to the Court of Justice.
Effective: June 26, 2007
History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 107, effective June 26, 2007. — Amended
1978 Ky. Acts ch. 384, sec. 538, effective June 17, 1978. — Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 67, sec. 10, effective March 23, 1976.