KRS 38.480: Immunity for acts done in pursuance of duty -- Immunity from arrest on

civil process.

(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.