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HB762

04/13/2026, Kentucky, Legislation, Civil Contempt in Family Court , Incarceration for Fees/Fines (incomplete)

HB762: Would eliminate the ability of the Department of Public Advocacy (i.e. PD) from defending people being held in civil contempt for inability to pay child support.

Bill Status: Enacted

Last action (on 04/13/2026): signed by Governor

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The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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