KRS 30A.015: Domestic violence training for circuit clerks and deputy clerks.

(1) The Administrative Office of the Courts, under the direction of the Supreme Court,

shall provide initial training courses and, at least once every two (2) years,

continuing education courses for circuit clerks and deputy clerks concerning the

dynamics of d omestic violence, effects of domestic violence on adult and child

victims, legal remedies for protection, lethality and risk issues, model protocols for

addressing domestic violence, available community resources and victims services,

and reporting require ments. The training shall be developed in consultation with

legal, victims services, victim advocacy, and mental health professionals with an

expertise in domestic violence.

(2) Each clerk and deputy clerk shall successfully complete the training prescribe d by

the Supreme Court by rule.