KRS 72.420: Coroner's inquest -- Subpoenas -- Stenographic services -- Verdict.

(1) A coroner may, in his sound discretion, order an inquest in any coroner's case. The

inquest shall be conducted by a coroner's jury consisting of six (6) reputable citizens

of the county selected and sworn by the coroner. The coroner may issue subpoenas

and subpoenas duces tecum. No subpoenaed witness shall fail to appear as ordered.

Application may be made by the coroner to the Circuit Court for punishment by

contempt for failure to obey a coroner's subpoena.

(2) The coroner may employ stenographic services to record the proceeding. Payment

for stenographic services shall be made by the fiscal court or urban -county

government, whichever is appropriate, upon certification by the coroner that the

services were rendered.

(3) In the event the jury returns a verdict of murder, manslaughter, or other criminal act,

the coroner shall arrest the named individual or notify the appropriate law

enforcement authority to arrest such individual to be dealt with according to law. A

copy of the verdict shall be filed with the appropriate Circuit Court clerk.