Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 29A.250 (2026)

Foreman of grand jury -- Oath to witnesses

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The grand jurors shall elect one (1) of their members to be foreman. The foreman shall administer an oath to each witness who testifies before the grand jury, substantially as follows: "Do you swear or affirm that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?". Effective: January 2, 1978 History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 449, sec. 10, effective October 1, 1982. -- Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 36, effective January 2, 1978.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1987–1988 · leading case: Smith v. Commonwealth, 734 S.W.2d 437 (Ky. 1987).

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Smith v. Commonwealth, 734 S.W.2d 437 (Ky. 1987). · cites it 2× “KRS 29A.250. As in Hobby , the ministerial trappings of the post carry with them no special powers or duties that affect the rights of persons that the grand jury charges with a crime, beyond those possessed by every member of that body.”

Kordenbrock v. Scroggy, 680 F. Supp. 867 (E.D. Ky. 1988). “Lastly, petitioner has failed to present sufficient evidence to demonstrate a constitutional violation for alleged underrepresentation of women as jury commissioners.”

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