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Legal Information: Kentucky
Laws current as of December 10, 2025 Can a minor file for an interpersonal protective order?
The law says that an adult can file on behalf of a minor victim.1 The law is silent on whether the adult has to be the child’s parent or guardian. The law also doesn’t specifically say that a minor cannot file on his/her own.
You may want to call your local courthouse to ask about your options if you are a minor who wants to file your own petition without an adult, or if you want an adult who isn’t your parent or guardian to file for you.
1 Ky. Rev. Stat. § 456.030(1)(d)
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