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2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 620 DEPENDENCY, NEGLECT, AND ABUSE
620.023 Evidence to be considered in determining the best interest of a child.
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(a) Mental illness as defined in KRS 202A.011 or mental retardation as defined in KRS 202B.010 of the parent, as attested to by a qualified mental health
professional, which renders the parent unable to care for the immediate and
ongoing needs of the child; (b) Acts of abuse or neglect as defined in KRS 600.020 toward any child;
(c) Alcohol and other drug abuse, as defined in KRS 222.005, that results in an incapacity by the parent or caretaker to provide essential care and protection
for the child; (d) A finding of domestic violence and abuse as defined in KRS 403.720, whether or not committed in the presence of the child; (e) Any other crime committed by a parent which results in the death or permanent physical or mental disability of a member of that parent's family or
household; and (f) The existence of any guardianship or conservatorship of the parent pursuant to a determination of disability or partial disability as made under KRS 387.500
to 387.770 and 387.990. (2) In determining the best interest of the child, the court may consider the effectiveness of rehabilitative efforts made by the parent or caretaker intended to address
circumstances in this section. Effective: July 13, 2004
History: Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 116, sec. 18, effective July 13, 2004. -- Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 57, sec. 7, effective March 17, 1998.
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