Ky. Rev. Stat. § 202A.121
Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch.225
Upon the appearance of the person detained pursuant to KRS 202A.041 or upon the filing of a petition pursuant to KRS 202A.051, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the respondent with such appointment and representation to continue unless the respondent retains private counsel. The appointed attorney shall be forthwith notified by the clerk of the allegations in the petition and the date and purpose of the preliminary hearing. Notwithstanding KRS 202A.091, an attorney appointed by the court or retained by the respondent shall be given access to the court records relating to the petition.
KRS 202A.121
Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 445, sec. 8, effective7/1/1982.