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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) Whenever requested in writing by:
(a) The Governor:
(b) The President of the Senate or Speaker of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly;
(c) Any of the courts or grand juries of the Commonwealth; or
(d) A sheriff, mayor, or majority of a city legislative body;
stating that his or her participation in a given case is desirable to effect the administration of justice and the proper enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth, the Attorney General may intervene, participate in, or direct any investigation or criminal action, or portions thereof, within the Commonwealth of Kentucky necessary to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth.
(2) The Attorney General may subpoena witnesses, secure testimony under oath for use in civil or criminal trials, investigations or hearings affecting the Commonwealth, its departments or political subdivisions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title III. Executive Branch § 15.200.May intervene or direct criminal proceeding on request of Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, or court or grand jury; subpoenas - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-iii-executive-branch/ky-rev-st-sect-15-200/
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