Except as otherwise provided in KRS Chapters 600 to 645:
(1) The complaint and all subsequent court documents shall be entitled: "In the interest
of ...., a child." The complaint shall be verified and may be upon information and
belief. It shall set forth plainly:
(a) The facts which bring the child within the purview of KRS Chapters 600 to
645;
(b) The name, age and residence of the child;
(c) The name and residence of each parent;
(d) If the child has a legal guardian or is in the custody of or under the supervision
of an adult other than a parent, the name and residence of such person;
(e) If no parent, guardian or other such person is known or can be found, the
name and residence of the nearest known adult relative of the child; and
(f) If the child is in the custody or control of a person other than the parent,
guardian or nearest adult relative, the name and residence of such person.
(2) If any of the facts required to be stated in the complaint are not known by the
complainant, it shall so state.
Effective: July 1, 1987
History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 21, effective July 1, 1987.
Notes of Decisions
D.R. v. Commonwealth (2001)
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“060 states, in relevant part, as follows: (1) If the Circuit or District Court determines that a formal proceeding is required in the interest of the child or to determine the truth or falsity of the allegations against the child, a petition shall be required pursuant to KRS…”
A.E. v. Commonwealth (1993)
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“The requirements for the complaint against a juvenile are set forth in KRS 610.020. A court-designated worker following the procedures set forth in KRS 610.”
B.H. v. Commonwealth (2010)
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“statute provides as follows: Before commencing any judicial proceedings on any complaint alleging the commission of a status offense, the party or parties seeking such court action shall meet for a conference with a court-designated worker for the express purpose of determining…”
DR v. Com. (2001)
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“020, and the court shall, when the child is brought before the court: (a) Explain to the child and his parents, guardian, or person exercising custodial control their respective rights to counsel and, if the child and his parents, guardian, or person exercising custodial control…”
C.M. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Health and Family Services (2025)
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“KRS 610.020(1)(c)-(f). DNA petitions shall be served on “the parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision,” and “shall include an explanation of the importance of the petition and an explanation of the rights of the parent or other person exercising…”
BH v. Com. (2010)
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“statute provides as follows: Before commencing any judicial proceedings on any complaint alleging the commission of a status offense, the party or parties seeking such court action shall meet for a conference with a court-designated worker for the express purpose of determining…”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 610.020(1) — 1 case
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 610.020(1)(c) — 1 case
C.M. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Health and Family Services (2025)
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“KRS 610.020(1)(c)-(f). DNA petitions shall be served on “the parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision,” and “shall include an explanation of the importance of the petition and an explanation of the rights of the parent or other person exercising…”
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