Kentucky Revised Statutes Title LI. Unified Juvenile Code § 605.035.Family accountability, intervention, and response teams; purpose; membership

(a) A court-designated worker in that judicial circuit or district;

(b) One (1) or more members, one (1) of whom shall be a representative of the community mental health center, of the regional interagency council specified in KRS 200.509(1)(a) to (d) and (g), or corresponding members of the local interagency council if one exists;

(c) A representative from the cabinet knowledgeable about services available through the cabinet and authorized to facilitate access to services;

(d) A representative from the office of a county attorney within the judicial district;

(e) A representative from the Department of Public Advocacy;

(f) A representative from a local public school within the judicial district;

(g) A representative of law enforcement; and

(h) Other persons interested in juvenile justice issues, as identified by the family accountability, intervention, and response team, who are necessary for a complete representation of resources within each judicial circuit or district.

(a) Referrals from the court-designated worker involving cases in which a child has failed to appear for a preliminary intake inquiry, declined to enter into a diversion agreement, or failed to complete the terms of the agreement; and

(b) Status offense cases if the court-designated worker, after reviewing the complaint, has determined that no further action is necessary.

(a) Refer the case back to the court-designated worker to take further action as recommended by the team;

(b) Refer the case to the cabinet, which shall conduct an investigation of suspected dependency, neglect, or abuse; or

(c) Advise the court-designated worker to refer the case to the county attorney if the team has no further recommendations to offer.