Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 311.972 (2026)

Repealed, 1994

✓ current as of May 2026

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Catchline at repeal: Designation of surrogate -- Resignation -- Persons prohibited from serving. History: Repealed 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 235, sec. 13, effective July 15, 1994. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 123, sec. 2.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2004–2004 · leading case: Woods Ex Rel. Simpson v. Commonwealth, 142 S.W.3d 24 (Ky. 2004).

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Woods Ex Rel. Simpson v. Commonwealth, 142 S.W.3d 24 (Ky. 2004). · cites it 2× “KRS 311.972, .974, .978. The surrogate was required to act "in accordance with accepted medical practice" and to consider the recommendation of the attending physician, the decision the declarant would have made, if known ("substituted judgment"), and the best interest of the…”

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