Prior to filing a (non-emergency) motion for the Dependency, Neglect and Abuse docket, a court date and time must be obtained from a member of the Family Court staff.

Service of the motion and notice of hearing shall be made by the County attorney when the Cabinet is the moving party.

In any non-Cabinet Petition seeking emergency custody of a minor child, the Petitioner may seek the assistance from the County Attorney's Office before filing of the action.

Pursuant to FCRPP 19(3)(a), all Orders for Emergency Custody received after normal business hours shall be filed with the Clerk of the court no later than close of the next work day.

The Court shall establish a list of attorneys for purposes of appointing counsel for the child (GAL) and attorney for the parent(s). Any attorney requesting to be placed on the list shall complete GAL training available through AOC. At any time that the Court finds that the GAL or parent's attorney is not effectively performing his or her duties in representing their client the Court may order the attorney removed from the list for appointment.

The Dispositional reports required under FCRPP 28 shall be provided to all counsel of record at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing. It shall be sufficient to fax, e-mail or hand deliver the reports to counsel.