(1) A warrant of arrest may be executed by any peace officer. The officer need not have the warrant in his or her possession at the time of arrest. In any event, the officer shall inform the defendant of the offense charged and the fact that a warrant has been issued. (2)(a) A summons may be served by any peace officer. It shall be served upon a defendant by delivering a copy to the defendant personally, or by leaving it at the defendant’s dwelling house or usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein. (b) Upon the direction of the judge or the attorney for the Commonwealth a summons may be served as provided in Civil Rule 4.01(1)(a). (c) Any peace officer who does not have the summons in his or her possession may serve it by delivering to the defendant a citation containing the information contained in the summons. (3) A summons to a corporation shall be served by delivering a copy to an officer or managing or general agent or to any other agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive process, or by mail addressed to any of such officers or agents and mailed in accordance with paragraph (2)(b) of this Rule.
Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 2.10
Amended by Order 98-3, eff. 3-1-99; prior amendments eff. 9-1-81 (Order 81-5), 1-1-78; adopted eff. 1-1-63
