3.01--Notice to the Cabinet

The Court may require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services be notified by the Petitioner in any termination of parental rights or adoption proceeding that a petition has been filed so that the Cabinet may comply with the reporting requirements of FCRPP 33(1). Pursuant to FCRPP 33(1), the Court may not proceed with a Final Hearing until such time as the Cabinet has filed their required report(s) or had sufficient time and failed to file same.

3.02--Guardian Ad Litem

The Court requires that a Guardian Ad Litem be appointed for the child or children at issue in every termination of parental rights or adoption proceeding. The Court will not conduct a Final Hearing before the Guardian Ad Litem has filed his or her report.

3.03--Access to Confidential Records

All parties and their counsel may have access to their confidential file while the case is pending. If counsel needs access to records of other confidential proceedings as part of a termination or adoption proceeding, counsel must file a motion in that action seeking permission to inspect and copy documents. Such a motion may be filed to be heard at the convenience of the Court and accompanied by a proposed order. The Guardian Ad Litem of record in the confidential case to be opened shall receive notice of the motion.