Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 421–440)
KRS (Crim. Proc.) § 431.005: Arrest by peace officers -- By private persons
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines the circumstances under which peace officers may arrest people with or without a warrant, including for felonies, misdemeanors, violations, and domestic violence situations.
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