KRS 63.100: Removal of peace officers for neglect -- Charges -- Notice.

(1) A peace officer guilty of neglect of duty shall be removed from office in the manner

prescribed by KRS 63.100 to 63.130.

(2) The Governor shall sign written charges setting forth the grounds for removal of the

officer. The charges, when considered collecti vely, must be supported by the

affidavit of at least two (2) witnesses, but it shall not be necessary to support each

separate count or individual charge embraced in the charges by two (2) affidavits.

The affidavits must be filed by the Governor as a part of the record in the

proceedings. The charges need not possess the formalities and exactness of an

indictment. The charges shall be recorded in the Executive Journal and an attested

copy thereof shall be made by the Secretary of State, and served upon the officer

sought to be removed. No response shall be filed to the charges, but they shall stand

traversed of record.

(3) Notice must be given to the officer sought to be removed, stating the time and place

of the hearing, and giving him at least twenty (20) days to prepare his defense.