Kentucky § 199.473 - Placement of children by private person -- Home study required -- Decision to place to be made within sixty days of receipt of application -- Conditions when application refused -- Temporary custody -- Background check -- Removal -- Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children -- Application fee.
Full text of Kentucky Kentucky Revised Statutes § 199.473 — Placement of children by private person -- Home study required -- Decision to place to be made within sixty days of receipt of application -- Conditions when application refused -- Temporary custody -- Background check -- Removal -- Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children -- Application fee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 199.473. Placement of children by private person -- Home study required -- Decision to place to be made within sixty days of receipt of application -- Conditions when application refused -- Temporary custody -- Background check -- Removal -- Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children -- Application fee.
Source: official Kentucky text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Kentucky § 199.473
What does Kentucky Revised Statutes § 199.473 cover?
Section 199.473 ("Placement of children by private person -- Home study required -- Decision to place to be made within sixty days of receipt of application -- Conditions when application refused -- Temporary custody -- Background check -- Removal -- Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children -- Application fee.") is part of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Kentucky. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Kentucky § 199.473?
A common citation format is "Kentucky Revised Statutes § 199.473" (Kentucky). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Kentucky law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Kentucky official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Kentucky attorney.
How does Kentucky § 199.473 apply to my situation?
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