N.K. v. Commonwealth

OPINION

THOMPSON, Judge:

N.K., a minor, appeals from orders of the Carter Family Court finding him a habitual truant, in contempt of court and committing him to the Cabinet for Families and Children. Because the truancy complaint did not comply with KRS 630.060(2) and KRS 159.140, we vacate the orders. We also believe it necessary to resolve an issue relating to N.K’s admission to habitual truancy and the implication of the child’s right to be advised of his constitutional rights.

A status offense complaint was filed against N.K. alleging that he was a habitual truant. Attached to the complaint…