KRS 630.050: Conference with court-designated worker. (Effective July 15, 2026)

Before commencing any judicial proceedings on any complaint alleging the commission

of a status offense, except as permitted under KRS 610.030(7), the party or parties

seeking such court action shall meet for a conference with a court -designated worker for

the express purpose of determining whether or not:

(1) To refer the matter to the court by assisting in the filing of a petition under KRS

610.020;

(2) To refer the child an d his family to a public or private social service agency. The

court-designated worker shall make reasonable efforts to refer the child and his

family to an agency before referring the matter to court; or

(3) To enter into a diversionary agreement.