AN ACT relating to a jury trial when a child is removed from a parent.

Summary

The bill amends Kentucky law so that when a child's parental rights may be terminated, the hearing is private, recorded, and the parents may ask for a jury trial. A guardian ad litem must represent the child, and the child may testify if the court deems it in their best interest. It also guarantees legal counsel for indigent parents and sets timelines and fee caps for court‑appointed representatives.

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