Brief 01 / November 2, 2026
Evaluating procedural timelines in Kentucky child welfare.
Hearing triggers, case-planning requirements, placement review, and the evidence a responsible audit needs.
Research & policy briefs
Primary sources.
Careful interpretation.
Foundational frameworks for understanding Kentucky child-welfare procedure and court structure.
These briefs define research questions and identify governing sources. They do not present completed local audits or findings against individuals or agencies.
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Brief 02 / November 2, 2026
One family, one judge: jurisdiction and local rule scope.
Concurrent jurisdiction, the scope of civil child-support transfer rules, and why court structure and effective dates matter.