Section 27 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Authorization for Drug Court Judges and New Drug Courts(1) Before presiding over a drug court, a judge shall submit a request to SPCrequest@kycourts.net for approval by the Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court. If approved, the Chief Justice shall enter an order establishing the judge's jurisdictional authority.(2) AOC Specialty Courts shall provide appropriate training to the drug court judge and Specialty Courts staff.Ky. Admin. P. Ct. Justice. 27
Adopted by Order 2022-50, eff. 3/1/2023; amended by order 2024-37, December 12, 2024, effective 1/1/2025.