Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 70.130 (2026)

Sheriff to execute sentences of court and convey prisoners -- Coroner or

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jailer may act. The sheriff shall, by himself or deputy, convey all persons to the penitentiary or juvenile facility condemned to confinement therein, and execute the sentence of the court in other criminal and penal cases. But the court may order the coroner or jailer to act in the place of the sheriff in the discharge of those duties. Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 272, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4577.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1962–1962 · leading case: City of Georgetown v. Morrison, 362 S.W.2d 289 (Ky. Ct. App. 1962).

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City of Georgetown v. Morrison, 362 S.W.2d 289 (Ky. Ct. App. 1962). “KRS 70.130, 70.150. The sheriff is required to make monthly visits and inspections of dancehalls, roadhouses, etc.”

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