Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 421–440)
KRS (Crim. Proc.) § 431.400: Summons to issue in case of accidental homicide by motor vehicle
What this law says, in plain English
When a driver causes accidental death by motor vehicle, courts must issue a summons rather than an arrest warrant unless there is reason to believe the driver will flee or other discretionary circumstances exist.
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