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Rule 4 Domestic violence protocol and 24 hour access policy

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated33rd Judicial Circuit - Perry Domestic Relations Court

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
33rd Judicial Circuit - Perry Domestic Relations Court
KY RPERDR Rule 4
Rule 4 Domestic violence protocol and 24 hour access policy
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401 Procedure for Filing and Obtaining Emergency Protective Orders
A. During regular office hours Monday--Friday, 8:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m. a verified petition for a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) and ex parte Emergency Protective Order (EPO) shall be filed with the Perry County District Clerk on the 1st Floor of the Hall of Justice (Judicial Center) at 545 Main Street, Hazard, Kentucky 41701.
B. Petitions needed at all other times shall be filed pursuant to the TWENTY-FOUR (24) Hour ACCESSIBILITY TO EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND LOCAL JOINT JURISDICTION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTOCOL which is attached as Appendix A and incorporated by reference as if set out in full.
402 Violation of Domestic Violence Orders
A. Without limiting a party's choice of remedies, alleged violations of Domestic Violence Orders shall be referred to the Perry County District Court for possible prosecution, except as set forth in 402 (B).
B. Without limiting a party's choice of remedies, alleged violations of Domestic Violence Orders pertaining to visitation, child support, counseling, or firearms provisions should be initiated through the Perry Circuit Court and scheduled for contempt hearing on the first available criminal motion docket.
403 Hearings
The Court will determine the time necessary for a hearing and schedule the same.

Credits

HISTORY: Amended effective February 6, 2014. Prior amendments effective May 25, 2012.
Perry Domestic Relations Rule 4, KY R PERRY DOM REL Rule 4
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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