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620.070 Dependency, neglect, or abuse action -- Contents of summons.
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A dependency, neglect, or abuse action may be commenced by the filing of a
petition by any interested person in the juvenile session of the District Court.
After a petition has been filed, the clerk of the court shall issue, and the sheriff
or other authorized agent shall serve, a copy of the petition and a summons to
the parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision, unless
their identity or location is unknown, in which case the petition and summons
shall be served on the nearest known adult relative.
The summons shall include an explanation of the importance of the petition
and an explanation of the rights of the parent or other person exercising
custodial control in any subsequent proceedings. The summons shall
emphasize the importance of immediately contacting the court about legal
representation and to be advised of the date, time, and place when the parent
or other person exercising custodial control or supervision is to appear before
the court. The summons shall include written notification that the case may be
reviewed by a local citizen foster care review board and the report of the board
review shall become part of the court record.
Effective:July 15, 1998
History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 278, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1998. -Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 301, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended
1992 Ky. Acts ch. 412, sec. 5, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1988 Ky.
Acts ch. 350, sec. 47, effective April 10, 1988. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423,
sec. 68, effective July 1, 1987.
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