Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 29A.220 (2026)

Special grand juries -- Sessions -- Extension of sessions

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(1) Any Chief Circuit Judge may summon for cause a special grand jury to deal with a situation requiring lengthy investigation which cannot be adequately handled during the term of the regular grand jury. (2) A special grand jury shall remain in session until discharged by the court, but shall not remain in session longer than ninety (90) days, provided, however, that a special grand jury may be extended for additional ninety (90) day periods on the written order of the Chief Circuit Judge. Effective: January 2, 1978 History: Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 33, effective January 2, 1978.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1998–2012 · leading case: Fletcher v. Graham, 192 S.W.3d 350 (Ky. 2006).

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Fletcher v. Graham, 192 S.W.3d 350 (Ky. 2006). · cites it 2× “KRS 29A.220; Order, Misc. No. 28, Franklin Circuit Court, May 25, 2005.”

Democratic Party of Kentucky v. Graham, 976 S.W.2d 423 (Ky. 1998). · cites it 2× “KRS 29A.220. The motion specifically identified certain persons *425 and organizations as targets of that investigation, including the Democratic Party of Kentucky and the Teamsters Union, i.”

Alred v. Commonwealth, Jud. Conduct Comm'n, 395 S.W.3d 417 (Ky. 2012). “KRS 29A.220. This convening authority cannot operate in a vacuum.”

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