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Laws current as of August 6, 2024

Do I need to tell the court in Kentucky if I move?

The court that gave you your protective order may need to have an up-to-date address for you at all times. Most courts will only communicate with you by mail if anything happens in your case - for example, if the abuser asks the judge to change the order. If you won’t be able to get mail at your old address after you move, you may want to tell the court what your new address is.

In Kentucky, the court is supposed to keep your address confidential automatically.1 However, your new address could possibly be released to:

  • court officials in your new state; or
  • law enforcement officials in either Kentucky or your new state.

If you feel unsafe giving your new physical address, you can use the address of a friend you trust or a P.O. Box instead.

1 Ky. Rev. Stat. §§ 403.745(9); 456.070(9)

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