Ky. Rev. Stat. § 610.255

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225

Section 610.255 - Peace officer may take child to court-approved center - Release of child without formal charges filed

The peace officer may divert the child from the formal court process and take the child to a court-approved center offering voluntary services to children and release the child without formal charges being filed, if:

(1) The offense the child has allegedly committed under the provisions of KRS 610.010(1) is not a felony offense;

(2) The peace officer has received the permission of the parent or other responsible adult; and

(3) The peace officer has followed guidelines which the court has established for such release.

KRS 610.255

Effective:7/15/2008
Amended 2008, Ky. Acts ch. 87, sec. 19, effective7/15/2008. -- Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 31, effective 4/10/1988.