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Rule 4. Domestic violence protocol and 24 hour access policy

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated16th Judicial Circuit - Kenton Family Court

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
16th Judicial Circuit - Kenton Family Court
KY RKFC Rule 4
Rule 4. Domestic violence protocol and 24 hour access policy
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401. General Provisions
401.01. Domestic violence cases shall be conducted according to the local domestic violence protocol. The Kentucky Court of Justice Uniform Protocol for Domestic Violence Case Files is hereby adopted The Kenton County Domestic Violence Protocol shall also be a part of these Rules and is attached as Appendix B.
401.02. See FCRPP 10 through 13 for uniform statewide rules of procedure relating to Domestic Violence which shall apply in the 16th Judicial Circuit.
402. Hearing
402.01. At the hearing, the Court may extend the EPO, grant a Domestic Violence Order for a term up to three (3) years, or dismiss the action.
402.02. The Court may issue orders relating to property, custody, timesharing and support, or counseling as required, and may order monitoring by various agencies.
402.03. Requests to modify child support shall comply with KCFLRP 701.06 below.
403. Contempt Proceedings
403.01. Pursuant to FCRPP 11(2), when the court conducts contempt proceedings in domestic violence actions, the party subject to contempt shall be represented by counsel, unless waived, and an attorney shall be appointed by the court if the party qualifies as an indigent.

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HISTORY: Amended effective June 8, 2020. Adopted effective December 2, 2008. Amended effective April 11, 2012.
Kenton Family Court Rule 4, KY R KENTON FAM CT Rule 4
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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