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Rule 402 Violation of domestic violence orders

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated8th Judicial Circuit - Warren Family Court

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
8th Judicial Circuit - Warren Family Court
Rule 4. Domestic Violence Protocol and 24 Hour Access Policy
KY RWFC Rule 402
Rule 402 Violation of domestic violence orders
A. Without restricting a party's choice of remedies, alleged violation of Domestic Violence Orders may be processed as criminal actions for a violation and may be referred to District Court for prosecution, except as set forth in WFCR 402(B.).
B. Without restricting a party's choice of remedies, alleged violations of Domestic Violence Orders pertaining to visitation, child support, counseling, or other non violent acts should be initiated through Family Court and scheduled for civil contempt hearings on the appropriate Family Court docket. Firearms violations will be referred to law enforcement for federal prosecution.
C. If the court finds that a “substantial violation” of a Domestic Violence Order has occurred, as defined by KRS 403.761(1), the court may require the respondent, upon request of the petitioner or by the court's motion, to wear a global positioning monitoring device. The use of this device and all rights and responsibilities of all parties shall be consistent with KRS 403.761 and 403.762.

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HISTORY: Amended effective April 4, 2012. Effective January 5, 2010.
Warren Family Court Rule 402, KY R WARREN FAM CT Rule 402
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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