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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 440.220 (2026)

Warrant of arrest by Governor

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If the Governor decides that the demand should be complied with, he shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the state seal, and be directed to any peace officer or other person whom he may think fit to entrust with the execution thereof. The warrant must substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance. Effective: June 16, 1960 History: Created 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 135, sec. 8, effective June 16, 1960.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1961–2010 · leading case: St. Clair v. Commonwealth, 319 S.W.3d 300 (Ky. 2010).
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St. Clair v. Commonwealth, 319 S.W.3d 300 (Ky. 2010). · cites it 2× “) § 3182; KRS 440.220. [37] BLACK'S LAW DICTIONARY (8th ed.”
Squadroni v. Smith, 349 S.W.2d 700 (Ky. Ct. App. 1961). “KRS 440.220 requires that the warrant of arrest issued by the Governor of this state “substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance.”
Commonwealth, Corr. Cabinet v. Ramsey, 828 S.W.2d 662 (Ky. Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 2× “, and referred to herein as the UCEA; 2 2) that the IAD does not require a Governor’s Warrant for transferring a prisoner, but that the UCEA does require such a warrant under KRS 440.”
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