KRS 610.280: Considerations for and findings from detention hearing.

(1) At the detention hearing held pursuant to KRS 610.265, the court shall make

separate findings as follows:

(a) If there is probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed and

that the accused child committed that offense. Probable cause may be

established in the same manner as in a preliminary hearing in cases involving

adults accused of felonies. The child shall be afforded the right to confront

and cross -examine witnesses. The Commonwealth shall bear the burden of

proof, and if it should fail to establish probable cause, the child shall be

released and the complaint or petition dismissed unless the court determines

further detention is necessary to assure the appearance of the child in court on

another pending case;

(b) In determining whether a child should be further detained, the court shall

consider the seriousness of the alleged offense, the possibility that the child

would commit an offense dangerous to himself or the community pending

disposition of the alleged offense, the child's prior r ecord, if any, and whether

there are other charges pending against the child.

(2) If, after completion of the detention hearing, the court is of the opinion that

detention is necessary, the order shall state on the record the specific reasons for

detention.