Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 630.050 (2026)

Conference with court-designated worker

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Before commencing any judicial proceedings on any complaint alleging the commission of a status offense, except as permitted under KRS 610.030(6), 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, 2024 History: 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.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2010–2021 · leading case: B.H. v. Commonwealth, 329 S.W.3d 360 (Ky. Ct. App. 2010).
B.H. v. Commonwealth, 329 S.W.3d 360 (Ky. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 3× “contends that the Commonwealth did not comply with KRS 630.050. That 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…”
C. C., a Juv. v. Honorable Christopher J. Mehling, Kenton Circuit Court Judge (Ky. 2021). · cites it 2× “030 and KRS 630.050. We dismiss this appeal because C.”
BH v. Com., 329 S.W.3d 360 (Ky. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 3× “contends that the Commonwealth did not comply with KRS 630.050. That 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…”
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