FCRPP 33.Orders terminating parental rights
Last amended February 1, 2020 · Current through July 1, 2026 · Last verified September 8, 2026
Full Text of FCRPP 33
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 short rule solving a practical problem: an adoption petition needs proof that the child's prior parental ties have been severed, and that proof lives in a case the adoptive parents were not party to.
So the clerk sends two certified copies of the order terminating parental rights to the state child protective agency.
The prospective adoptive parent, or their attorney, may then obtain a certified copy from that agency to attach to the adoption petition — without needing access to the sealed termination file itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an adoptive parent get proof of termination in Kentucky?
The clerk sends two certified copies of the termination order to the state child protective agency, and the prospective adoptive parent or their attorney may obtain a certified copy from that agency to attach to the adoption petition.
Who receives the termination order?
The state child protective agency receives two certified copies from the clerk of the court.