Before commencing any judicial proceedings on any complaint alleging the commission of a status offense, except as permitted under KRS 610.030(6), 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. (1) To refer the matter to the court by assisting in the filing of a petition under KRS 610.020;
2. (2) To refer the child and 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. (3) To enter into a diversionary agreement.

Effective: July 15, 2024

History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 163, sec. 3, effective July 15, 2024. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 83, effective April 10, 1988. --Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 113, effective July 1, 1987.