Kentucky Code § KRS 38.480

Immunity for acts done in pursuance of duty -- Immunity from arrest on civil process
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(1) Officers, warrant officers, and enlisted men of the Kentucky National Guard or Kentucky active militia ordered into state active duty by the Governor, and when specifically directed by the Governor, shall be deemed peace officers as defined in KRS 61.310 and 446.010. They shall have all the powers and immunities of peace officers, and shall not be liable, civilly or criminally, for any act done by them in pursuance of duty in state active duty. (2) No officer, warrant officer, or enlisted man of the Kentucky National Guard or Kentucky active militia shall be arrested, except in case of a felony, while going to, remaining at, or returning from a place where he is ord ered to attend for state active duty.

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