2021 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 620 - Dependency, neglect, and abuse 620.070 Dependency, neglect, or abuse action -- Service of petition and summons -- Contents of summons.
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620.070 Dependency, neglect, or abuse action -- Service of petition and summons -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 person authorized to serve process, except an employee of the Cabinet for
Health and Family Services, 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 as directed by the court, which means may include service on the nearest
known adult relative, service by mail to the last known address, or other service
directed by the court and given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual
notice. Service may be by warning order if other means are not effective.
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 14, 2018
History: Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 21, effective July 14, 2018. -- 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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