Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 620.120 (2026)

Criminal charges tried separately

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In cases where criminal charges arising out of the same transaction or occurrence are filed against an adult alleged to be the perpetrator of child abuse or neglect, such charges shall be tried separately from the adjudicatory hearing held pursuant to this chapter. Effective: July 1, 1987 History: Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 73, effective July 1, 1987.

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Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2022–2022 · leading case: J.A.L. v. Howard (E.D. Ky. 2022).

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J.A.L. v. Howard (E.D. Ky. 2022). · cites it 2× “11-12 (citing KRS § 620.120)] There is no serious argument that any portion of the removal proceedings was criminal in nature, and Count I accordingly fails to state a claim for relief against either defendant.”

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