09RS HB145

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HB 145 (BR 836) - B. Yonts, J. Crenshaw

AN ACT relating to the use of juries in competency hearings conducted in guardianship proceedings.
Amend KRS 387.570 and 387.580 to allow a bench trial when the parties agree, there is no objection from interested parties, and the judge finds no cause to require a jury trial.

HB 145 - AMENDMENTS

HCS - Amend to clarify who may give consent for a bench trial on behalf of the respondent.

     Jan 8-introduced in House
     Feb 3-to Judiciary (H)
     Feb 9-posted in committee
     Feb 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
     Feb 12-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13, 2009
     Feb 13-3rd reading, passed 91-1 with Committee Substitute ; received in Senate
     Feb 23-to Judiciary (S)
     Mar 9-taken from committee; 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (S)
     Mar 10-taken from committee; 2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S)
     Mar 11-reported favorably, to Rules

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