FCRPP 34.Post-termination of parental rights review
Last amended February 1, 2020 · Current through July 1, 2026 · Last verified September 8, 2026
Full Text of FCRPP 34
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
Terminating parental rights answers one question and leaves another open: the child now has no legal parents, and needs a permanent home. This rule makes sure the court keeps asking about the second.
A copy of the termination order is certified into the record of the underlying dependency, neglect and abuse case, which the order must identify by name.
The clerk of that underlying case then dockets a review hearing within 90 days from entry of the termination order, and dockets the matter as the court directs at least annually thereafter — until permanency is achieved. The obligation runs to a result, not to a date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after parental rights are terminated in Kentucky?
A copy of the order is certified into the underlying dependency, neglect and abuse case, and the clerk of that case dockets a review hearing within 90 days from entry of the termination order.
How often are reviews held after that?
At least annually, as directed by the court, until permanency is achieved.