FCRPP 22.Dismissal

Last amended February 1, 2020 · Current through July 1, 2026 · Last verified September 8, 2026

In one sentenceFCRPP 22 provides that once a dependency petition is filed it may be dismissed only on court order.

Full Text of FCRPP 22

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Once filed, a petition shall be dismissed only upon court order.

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Amendment History

Kentucky publishes each rule’s amendment record as a “HISTORY” note beneath the rule, citing the Supreme Court order that adopted or amended it and that order’s effective date. It is reproduced verbatim below.

HISTORY: Adopted by Order 2020-1, eff. 2-1-20

Plain-English Summary

A single sentence, and its whole force is in removing a choice from the party who filed. Once a petition alleging dependency, neglect or abuse is filed, it may be dismissed only upon court order.

The petitioner cannot simply withdraw it. Once the allegation is before the court, whether the case ends is the court's decision — because the person whose safety the petition concerns is not the person who filed it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a dependency petition be withdrawn in Kentucky?

Not unilaterally. Once filed, a petition shall be dismissed only upon court order.

Who can dismiss the case?

Only the court, by order.

Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the Kentucky Family Court Rules of Procedure and Practice (Ky. FCRPP FCRPP 22). Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Kentucky. The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified September 8, 2026. · Official source

Also known as: dismissalwithdraw petitiondismiss dependency case