KRS 202A.071: Timing of preliminary and final hearings.

(1) The preliminary hearing shall be held not later than six (6) days (excluding

weekends and holidays) from the time of respondent's holding under these

proceedings. If the respondent is not held under these proceedings, the preliminary

hearing shall be held not later than six (6) days (excluding weekends and holidays)

from the time of the examination of the respondent.

(2) The final hearing shall be held within twenty -one (21) days of the date of the

holding or from the date of the examination, if not held.