The court shall have exclusive jurisdiction in proceedings concerning any child living, or found within the district, who allegedly:
(1) Has been an habitual runaway from his parent or person exercising custodial control or supervision of the child;

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 630.020

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(2) Is beyond the control of the school or beyond the control of parents as defined in
KRS § 600.020;
(3) Has been an habitual truant from school; or
(4) Has committed an alcohol offense under KRS § 244.085.
Effective: March 26, 2020
History: Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 35, sec. 12, effective March 26, 2020. — Amended 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 87, sec. 8, effective July 15, 2008. — Amended 2000
Ky. Acts ch. 193, sec. 9, effective July 14, 2000. — Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 81, effective April 10, 1988. — Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 110, effective July 1, 1987.