1. (1) A CASA volunteer shall meet the following minimum requirements:

   1. (a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
   2. (b) Be of good moral character;
   3. (c) Complete a written application providing the names of at least three (3) references;
   4. (d) Submit to a personal interview with program staff;
   5. (e) Submit to a criminal record check; and
   6. (f) Submit to a check of the child abuse and adult protection registry maintained by the cabinet.
2. (2) If found acceptable, then the applicant shall receive a minimum of thirty (30) hours of initial training and take an oath of confidentiality administered by a family court judge or, if none, then a District Judge.
3. (3) Training, both initial and in-service, of volunteers shall be provided by the program director or staff following standards adopted pursuant to KRS 620.535.

Effective: July 13, 2004

History: Amended 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 138, sec. 4, effective July 13, 2004. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 245, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1996. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 264, sec. 4, effective July 13, 1990.