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Kentucky Revised Statutes Title LI. Unified Juvenile Code § 610.255.Peace officer may take child to court-approved center; release of child without formal charges filed

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The peace officer may divert the child from the formal court process and take the child to a court-approved center offering voluntary services to children and release the child without formal charges being filed, if:

(1) The offense the child has allegedly committed under the provisions of KRS 610.010(1) is not a felony offense;

(2) The peace officer has received the permission of the parent or other responsible adult; and

(3) The peace officer has followed guidelines which the court has established for such release.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title LI. Unified Juvenile Code § 610.255.Peace officer may take child to court-approved center; release of child without formal charges filed - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-li-unified-juvenile-code/ky-rev-st-sect-610-255/

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