605.140 Juvenile Court Advisory Board.

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(1)The Chief District Judge may appoint a board of not less than six

(6)nor more than

ten

(10)reputable inhabitants of the county to be called the Advisory Board of the

Juvenile Court. The members of the board shall hold office during the pleasure of

the judge and shall serve without compensation.

(2)The board shall visit at least once a year all facilities in the county receiving

children under KRS Chapters 600 to 645. At least two

(2)of the members of the

board shall go together on the visits and shall make a report to the board. The board

shall report to the court from time to time the condition of the children in the

facilities and shall make an annual report to the court.

(3)The board shall advise and cooperate with the Chief District Judge upon all matters

affecting the workings of KRS Chapters 600 to 645 and shall recommend to the

court any needful measures for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of KRS

Chapters 600 to 645. The appointment and utilization of such advisory boards by

each District Judge is recommended by the General Assembly as a matter of policy.