Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXXIX. Provisional Remedies, Enforcement of Judgments, and Exemptions § 425.308.Ex parte order of attachment, issuance

(1) A judicial officer, except as otherwise provided by statute, may issue an ex parte order of attachment if it appears from facts shown by affidavit that great or irreparable injury would result to the plaintiff if issuance of the order were delayed until the matter could be heard on notice.

(2) The plaintiff's motion shall satisfy the requirements of KRS 425.307 and in addition shall include a showing that great or irreparable injury would result to the plaintiff if issuance of the order were delayed until the matter could be heard on notice.