AN ACT relating to the use of juries in competency hearings conducted in guardianship proceedings.
     Amend KRS 387.570 and 387.580 to retain the right to a trial by jury in a competency hearing conducted in a guardianship proceeding but allow the hearing to be held before the court without a jury if no jury trial is demanded.

     (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).)

     Jan 6-introduced in House
     Jan 7-to Judiciary (H)
     Jan 12-posted in committee
     Jan 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Jan 16-2nd reading, to Rules
     Jan 20-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for January 21, 1998
     Jan 21-3rd reading, passed 95-0
     Jan 22-received in Senate
     Jan 23-to Judiciary (S)
     Mar 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Mar 12-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 19-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (S)