Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 456 to require appointment of a guardian ad litem for any unrepresented minor who is a party to the action or on behalf of whom a petition for an interpersonal protective order has been filed; create a new section of KRS Chapter 403.715 to 403.785 to require appointment of a guardian ad litem for any unrepresented minor who is a party to the action or on behalf of whom a petition for an emergency protective order or domestic violence order has been filed; establish protocols for proceeding against minor respondents who violate an order of protection; amend KRS 26A.140 to state that the guardians ad litem shall be paid a fee by the Finance and Administration Cabinet and fixed by the court.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions; include petitions on behalf of minor who is an alleged victim of dating violence or abuse, sexual assault, stalking or domestic violence; provide that a violation of an interpersonal protective order or domestic violence order may constitute a criminal offense if the offender is an adult or public offense if the offender is a juvenile; remove directives regarding procedures for contempt against juveniles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 26A.140
Acts Chapter 135: 26A.140
House Committee Substitute 1: 26A.140
Current/Final: 26A.140
Current: 26A.140