Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 421–440)
KRS (Crim. Proc.) § 440.130: Deputizing of agency head of another state for return of escapee or probation or parole violator
What this law says, in plain English
The corrections secretary may deputize out-of-state law enforcement officials to return escaped inmates or probation/parole violators to this state, granting them state police powers. Deputization must be in writing and the agent must carry proof of authorization.
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