Skip to main content
Article
Evaluation of implementation of the Kentucky court rules of procedure and practice : an approach to assessing the impact of court reform efforts.
Juvenile and Family Court Journal (2015)
  • R. Corey Boes, University of Louisville
  • Crystal Collins-Camargo, University of Louisville
  • Tammi A. Thomas, University of Louisville
Abstract
This article describes a Supreme Court of Kentucky court improvement initiative designed to promote uniformity and improved court practice with an ultimate goal of the improvement of outcomes for children and families through implementation of Family Court Rules of Procedure and Practice. Twelve jurisdictions were purposely selected to exhibit a range of family and non-family court jurisdictions, rural and middle-sized locations. This article focuses on the results of court case file review related to indicators of due process and timeliness. Implications for court evaluation and reform activities are discussed.
Disciplines
Publication Date
Fall 2015
DOI
10.1111/jfcj.12048
Citation Information
R. Corey Boes, Crystal Collins-Camargo and Tammi A. Thomas. "Evaluation of implementation of the Kentucky court rules of procedure and practice : an approach to assessing the impact of court reform efforts." Juvenile and Family Court Journal Vol. 66 Iss. 4 (2015) p. 1 - 16 ISSN: 1755-6988
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/crystal-collins-camargo/8/