Conference with Court-Designated Worker
Before judicial proceedings are commenced alleging the commission of a status offense a conference with a court-designated worker is held where it is decided whether or not to refer the matter to court or to a social service agency.
When a Complaint is Filed- Preliminary Inquiry Procedures
- Preliminary intake inquiry is conducted by the court-designated worker to determine the validity of the complaint, and, if valid, whether the interests of the child or the public require that further action be taken.
Outcomes of a preliminary intake :
- No further action be taken and dispose of the complaint;
- Referral to an appropriate individual or social service agency for proper action;
- Entry into diversionary agreement
- Referral to court for informal adjustment or
- Referral to court for formal hearing
Bifurcated Hearings In Juvenile Proceedings
Juvenile proceedings shall consist of two (2) distinct hearings, adjudication and a disposition. . .
610.100 Investigation — Informal adjustment.
(1) Unless there is a suitable prior disposition investigation report or unless waived by the child who is represented by counsel, before making disposition of the case of a child brought before the court under the provisions of KRS Chapters 630 or 635, whether by complaint pursuant to KRS 610.020, or by reason of having been taken into custody pursuant to KRS 610.190, the judge shall cause an investigation to be made concerning the nature of the specific act complained of and any surrounding circumstances which suggest the future care and guidance which should be given the child. The investigation shall include an inquiry into the child’s age, habits, school record, general reputation, and everything that may pertain to his life, and character. The investigation shall also include an inquiry into the home conditions, life, and character of the person having custody of the child. The investigation shall also include an assessment of the parent or guardian’s ability to pay all or part of the cost of the child’s care and treatment should the child be ordered into a treatment program or placed on supervised probation. The result of the investigation shall be reported in writing to the court and to counsel for the parties three (3) days prior to the child’s dispositional hearing and shall become a part of the record of the proceedings. . .
Financial penalty when child found delinquent.
Parents may be required to pay a financial penalty when child is found delinquent.
Outcomes of a preliminary intake :
- No further action be taken and dispose of the complaint;
- Referral to an appropriate individual or social service agency for proper action;
- Entry into diversionary agreement
- Referral to court for informal adjustment or
- Referral to court for formal hearing
Bifurcated Hearings In Juvenile Proceedings
Juvenile proceedings shall consist of two (2) distinct hearings, adjudication and a disposition. . .
610.100 Investigation — Informal adjustment.
(1) Unless there is a suitable prior disposition investigation report or unless waived by the child who is represented by counsel, before making disposition of the case of a child brought before the court under the provisions of KRS Chapters 630 or 635, whether by complaint pursuant to KRS 610.020, or by reason of having been taken into custody pursuant to KRS 610.190, the judge shall cause an investigation to be made concerning the nature of the specific act complained of and any surrounding circumstances which suggest the future care and guidance which should be given the child. The investigation shall include an inquiry into the child’s age, habits, school record, general reputation, and everything that may pertain to his life, and character. The investigation shall also include an inquiry into the home conditions, life, and character of the person having custody of the child. The investigation shall also include an assessment of the parent or guardian’s ability to pay all or part of the cost of the child’s care and treatment should the child be ordered into a treatment program or placed on supervised probation. The result of the investigation shall be reported in writing to the court and to counsel for the parties three (3) days prior to the child’s dispositional hearing and shall become a part of the record of the proceedings. . .
Financial penalty when child found delinquent.
Parents may be required to pay a financial penalty when child is found delinquent.
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