Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Penal Code (Ch. 500–534)
KRS (Penal Code) § 503.085: Justification and criminal and civil immunity for use of permitted force -- Exceptions
What this law says, in plain English
This statute provides criminal and civil immunity to people who use force in self-defense or other permitted circumstances, with exceptions for force against peace officers acting in official capacity. It also governs law enforcement investigation procedures and court awards of defense costs.
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