Ky. Rev. Stat. § 610.290

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225
Section 610.290 - Rights of juvenile
(1) Unless a hearing is held within the time frame established by KRS 610.265, and the necessity for detention properly established, the child shall be released to the custody of his parents, person exercising custodial control or supervision or other responsible adult pending further disposition of the case.
(2) The child shall have a right to counsel at his detention hearing determining his right to freedom pending the disposition of his case, and his parents, person exercising custodial control or supervision or other responsible adult shall have a right to attend the hearing if such attendance will not unnecessarily delay the hearing. Any person aggrieved by a proceeding under this subsection may proceed by habeas corpus to the Circuit Court.
(3) Whether the child is released before or after a hearing, or is detained as a result of such hearing, the child and his parents, person exercising custodial control or supervision or other responsible adult shall be given written notice of the time and place of the adjudicatory hearing concerning the child and an account of the specific charges against the child, including the specific statute alleged to have been violated. Such notice shall be given at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the initial hearing on the case.

KRS 610.290

Effective:4/21/2004
Amended 2004, Ky. Acts ch. 160, sec. 4, effective4/21/2004. -- Amended 2000, Ky. Acts ch. 193, sec. 7, effective 7/14/2000. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 34, effective 4/10/1988. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 48, effective 7/1/1987.