Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 421–440)
KRS (Crim. Proc.) § 440.270: Person charged with crime in other state may be arrested in this state -- Procedure -- Warrant required
What this law says, in plain English
A judge may issue a warrant to arrest someone in this state who is charged with a crime in another state or has fled justice. Bail bondsmen who illegally arrest or detain someone without a warrant commit a Class D felony.
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