AN ACT relating to criminal justice.
This bill amends Kentucky law to clarify how appeals work for juvenile dispositional orders. It allows juveniles to appeal certain court decisions directly to the Circuit Court as a matter of right, rather than needing special permission. The bill also specifies that these appeals must follow standard criminal procedure rules and be heard quickly, with the court prioritizing the child's best interests. This change affects the legal process for juvenile offenders in Kentucky by streamlining their right to appeal sentencing decisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 2, 2026
Last action Mar 2, 2026
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2
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Committee
1
Mar 2, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced
introduced in Senate
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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