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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
When KRS 605.090, 605.100, 605.110, 605.115, 610.110, or any other section of this code refer jointly to the operation of a program or service by both the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the following divisions are intended:
(1) Facilities, programs, and services relating to juveniles under KRS Chapter 635 or 640, or under KRS Chapter 645 as relates to a child who is mentally ill and who also comes within the purview of KRS Chapter 635 or 640, shall be the responsibility of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
(2) Facilities, programs, and services relating to juveniles under other chapters of the code, including KRS Chapter 630, shall be the responsibility of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title LI. Unified Juvenile Code § 600.040.Division of responsibility between cabinet and Department of Juvenile Justice - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-li-unified-juvenile-code/ky-rev-st-sect-600-040/
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