Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 421–440)
KRS (Crim. Proc.) § 440.050: Liability for aiding escape of prisoner
What this law says, in plain English
A person who helps a prisoner escape, hides an escaped prisoner, or prevents their recapture can be sued for damages by the injured party.
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