Kentucky Revised Statutes · § 630.050 — Conference with court-designated worker

Before commencing any judicial proceedings on any complaint alleging the commission of a status offense, except as permitted under KRS 610.030(7), the party or parties seeking such court action shall meet for a conference with a court-designated worker for the express purpose of determining whether or not:

(1) To refer the matter to the court by assisting in the filing of a petition under KRS 610.020;

(2) To refer the child and his family to a public or private social service agency. The court-designated worker shall make reasonable efforts to refer the child and his family to an agency before referring the matter to court; or

(3) To enter into a diversionary agreement.