Let me begin my saying how honored I am to be able to serve the citizens of Pulaski County as your County Attorney. I have had the privilege to serve in this capacity since 2011 and continually strive to provide services to the citizens of Pulaski County with dedication and professionalism. I have a wonderful team of assistants and staff in place who share my same drive, desire to serve, and love of Pulaski County.
Together, we work hard to meet your needs. As County Attorney, my assistants and I prosecute all violations and misdemeanor offenses in District Court. Those are offenses which are either not punishable by jail time, but rather a monetary fine, or those that are punishable by up to 12 months in the county detention center.
My office works alongside Eddy F. Montgomery and the Commonwealth Attorney's Office to handle felony offenses at the preliminary stage and through a Rocket Docket Program which expedites cases through the criminal justice system.We prosecute juvenile public offense cases in District Court and represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky in family court cases involving juvenile status offenses and dependency, abuse and neglect cases.
Together, we work hard to meet your needs. As County Attorney, my assistants and I prosecute all violations and misdemeanor offenses in District Court. Those are offenses which are either not punishable by jail time, but rather a monetary fine, or those that are punishable by up to 12 months in the county detention center.
My office works alongside Eddy F. Montgomery and the Commonwealth Attorney's Office to handle felony offenses at the preliminary stage and through a Rocket Docket Program which expedites cases through the criminal justice system.We prosecute juvenile public offense cases in District Court and represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky in family court cases involving juvenile status offenses and dependency, abuse and neglect cases.
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Martin Hatfield is a native of the Nancy community in western Pulaski County.
He is currently serving as your Pulaski County Attorney where his duties include prosecution of all criminal and juvenile matters in District Court, child support collections, delinquent tax collections, cold check collections, as well as advising the Pulaski County Fiscal Court and County Judge-Executive on all legal matters related to county business.
In addition to his duties as County Attorney, Martin also serves on the boards of the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Governor's Kentucky Criminal Justice Council, Kentucky County Attorneys Association, Somerset Community College Foundation, is the Kentucky County Attorney's representative to the Kentucky Supreme Court Criminal Rules Committee, and was recently appointed by Governor Bevin as one of three County Attorneys from across Kentucky to serve on the Attorney General's Prosecutors Advisory Council.
He is currently serving as your Pulaski County Attorney where his duties include prosecution of all criminal and juvenile matters in District Court, child support collections, delinquent tax collections, cold check collections, as well as advising the Pulaski County Fiscal Court and County Judge-Executive on all legal matters related to county business.
In addition to his duties as County Attorney, Martin also serves on the boards of the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Governor's Kentucky Criminal Justice Council, Kentucky County Attorneys Association, Somerset Community College Foundation, is the Kentucky County Attorney's representative to the Kentucky Supreme Court Criminal Rules Committee, and was recently appointed by Governor Bevin as one of three County Attorneys from across Kentucky to serve on the Attorney General's Prosecutors Advisory Council.
The Pulaski County Attorney's Office offers a program for individuals charged with certain traffic offenses.
The Traffic Safety Program provides those cited with minor traffic offenses the opportunity to watch an online driver's safety course as an alternative to appearing in court and being convicted.
The charges will be dismissed for those that qualify and successfully complete the program.
The cost of the program varies based on the number of miles per hour an individual was cited for over the posted speed limit.
The Traffic Safety Program provides those cited with minor traffic offenses the opportunity to watch an online driver's safety course as an alternative to appearing in court and being convicted.
The charges will be dismissed for those that qualify and successfully complete the program.
The cost of the program varies based on the number of miles per hour an individual was cited for over the posted speed limit.
Our office represents the Commonwealth of Kentucky in pursuing actions on behalf of and against juveniles.
There are two primary classes of cases against juveniles; status offenses and public offenses.
The primary class of cases brought on behalf of juveniles are Dependency, Abuse, and Neglect cases.
Status Offenders are juveniles who are involved in conduct that would NOT be considered a crime if they were an adult.
Some examples of Status Offenses include: beyond control of parent or school, habitual truancy, or habitual runaway.
There are two primary classes of cases against juveniles; status offenses and public offenses.
The primary class of cases brought on behalf of juveniles are Dependency, Abuse, and Neglect cases.
Status Offenders are juveniles who are involved in conduct that would NOT be considered a crime if they were an adult.
Some examples of Status Offenses include: beyond control of parent or school, habitual truancy, or habitual runaway.
When an individual is incapable of adequately providing for his or her personal needs or is unable to manage his or her personal finances and family or friends are unable to provide assistance, it may be necessary to seek the appointment of a guardian or conservator.
An adult who is unable to meet his her own daily needs due to profound mental illness or dementia ex.
Serious accidents that result in trauma to the brain impacting the person's ability to care for him or her self.
Frequent referrals to The Cabinet for Health and Family Services: Adult Protective Services Division.
An adult who is unable to meet his her own daily needs due to profound mental illness or dementia ex.
Serious accidents that result in trauma to the brain impacting the person's ability to care for him or her self.
Frequent referrals to The Cabinet for Health and Family Services: Adult Protective Services Division.
Casey's Law provides a means of intervening with someone who is unable to recognize his or her need for treatment due to their impairment.
This law will allow parents, relatives, and/or friends to petition the court for treatment on behalf of the person who has a substance use disorder.
This law provides for involuntary treatment.
Below are two informational videos that may assist you in better understanding the law itself and the process.
The respondent presents an imminent threat of danger to self, family or others as a result of alcohol or drug abuse, or there exists a substantial likelihood of such a threat of danger in the near future; and.
This law will allow parents, relatives, and/or friends to petition the court for treatment on behalf of the person who has a substance use disorder.
This law provides for involuntary treatment.
Below are two informational videos that may assist you in better understanding the law itself and the process.
The respondent presents an imminent threat of danger to self, family or others as a result of alcohol or drug abuse, or there exists a substantial likelihood of such a threat of danger in the near future; and.
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