Conference with court-designated worker
KRS 630.050
in effect630.050. Conference with court-designated worker
Before commencing any judicial proceedings on any complaint alleging the commission of a status offense, except as permitted under KRS 610.030(7), the party or parties seeking such court action shall meet for a conference with a court-designated worker for the express purpose of determining whether or not:
(1) To refer the matter to the court by assisting in the filing of a petition under KRS 610.020;
(2) To refer the child and his family to a public or private social service agency. The court-designated worker shall make reasonable efforts to refer the child and his family to an agency before referring the matter to court; or
(3) To enter into a diversionary agreement.
Effective: July 15, 2026
History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 69, sec. 19, effective July 15, 2026. -- Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 163, sec. 3, effective July 15, 2024. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 83, effective April 10, 1988. --Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 113, effective July 1, 1987.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=57495Fetched: 10/20/2026