Ky. Const. art. I, § 12

Section 12 Indictable offense not to be prosecuted by information -- Exceptions. No person, for an indictable offense, shall be proceeded against criminally by information, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service, in time of war or public danger, or by leave of court for oppression or misdemeanor in office. Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891. History: Not yet amended.