Before commencing any judicial proceedings on any complaint alleging the commission of a status offense, except as permitted under KRS 610.030(6), the party or parties seeking such court action shall meet for a conference with a court -designated worker for the express purpose of determining whether or not: (1) To refer the matter to the court by assisting in the filing of a petition under KRS 610.020; (2) To refer the child and his family to a public or private social service agency. The court-designated wo rker shall make reasonable efforts to refer the child and his family to an agency before referring the matter to court; or (3) To enter into a diversionary agreement.
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