2014 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 202A - HOSPITALIZATION OF THE MENTALLY ILL
202A.016 Duty of county attorney.

KY Rev Stat § 202A.016 (2014) What's This?

Download as PDF 202A.016 Duty of county attorney. In all proceedings under this chapter, it shall be the duty of the county attorney to assist the petitioner and represent the interest of the Commonwealth and to assist the court in its inquiry by the presentation of evidence. Effective:July 1, 1982 History: Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 445, sec. 18, effective July 1, 1982. Legislative Research Commission Note. This section was enacted in 1982 Acts, Chapter 445, which contains the following language in Section 45 of that Act: "This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1982." The Ky. Constitution, in Section 55, requires that a reason be set forth for the emergency. However, no reason is set forth in this Act. The effective date for 1982 Acts with no emergency provision is July 15, 1982.

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