Ky. Rev. Stat. § 620.515

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225

Section 620.515 - Minimum requirements for CASA volunteer - Training - Oath

(1) A CASA volunteer shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(b) Be of good moral character;

(c) Complete a written application providing the names of at least three (3) references;

(d) Submit to a personal interview with program staff;

(e) Submit to a criminal record check; and

(f) Submit to a check of the child abuse and adult protection registry maintained by the cabinet.

(2) If found acceptable, then the applicant shall receive a minimum of thirty (30) hours of initial training and take an oath of confidentiality administered by a family court judge or, if none, then a District Judge.

(3) Training, both initial and in-service, of volunteers shall be provided by the program director or staff following standards adopted pursuant to KRS 620.535.

KRS 620.515

Effective:7/13/2004
Amended 2004, Ky. Acts ch. 138, sec. 4, effective7/13/2004. -- Amended 1996, Ky. Acts ch. 245, sec. 5, effective 7/15/1996. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 264, sec. 4, effective 7/13/1990.