Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 421–440)
KRS (Crim. Proc.) § 440.400: Waiver of extradition by person arrested in this state -- Procedure -- Effect
What this law says, in plain English
A person arrested in this state for crimes in another state may waive extradition procedures by written consent before a judge, who must first inform them of their rights. The consent is filed with the Secretary of State, and the person is then delivered to the demanding state's agent.
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