After adjudication, a determination by the court that a child shall be detained pending disposition shall be based on a finding of the court by a preponderance of the evidence that the circumstances surrounding the child are such as to endanger his safety or welfare or that of the community.
KRS 635.050
Detention of child after adjudication
Effective: April 10, 1988 History: Amended 1988 Ky
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