61.848 Enforcement by judicial action -- De novo determination in appeal of Attorney General's decision -- Voidability of action not substantially complying -- Awards in willful violation actions. - Kentucky Statutes

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61.848 Enforcement by judicial action -- De novo determination in appeal of Attorney General's decision -- Voidability of action not substantially
complying -- Awards in willful violation actions. (1) The Circuit Court of the county where the public agency has its principal place of business or where the alleged violation occurred shall have jurisdiction to enforce
the provisions of KRS 61.805 to 61.850, as they pertain to that public agency, by
injunction or other appropriate order on application of any person. (2) A person alleging a violation of the provisions of KRS 61.805 to 61.850 shall not have to exhaust his remedies under KRS 61.846 before filing suit in a Circuit Court.
However, he shall file suit within sixty (60) days from his receipt of the written
denial referred to in subsections (1) and (2) of KRS 61.846 or, if the public agency
refuses to provide a written denial, within sixty (60) days from the date the written
complaint was submitted to the presiding officer of the public agency. (3) In an appeal of an Attorney General's decision, where the appeal is properly filed pursuant to subsection (4)(a) of KRS 61.846, the court shall determine the matter de
novo. (4) Except as otherwise provided by law or rule of court, proceedings arising under this section take precedence on the docket over all other causes and shall be assigned for
hearing and trial at the earliest practicable date. (5) Any rule, resolution, regulation, ordinance, or other formal action of a public agency without substantial compliance with the requirements of KRS 61.810,
61.815, 61.820, and KRS 61.823 shall be voidable by a court of competent
jurisdiction. (6) Any person who prevails against any agency in any action in the courts regarding a violation of KRS 61.805 to 61.850, where the violation is found to be willful, may
be awarded costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in connection with
the legal action. In addition, it shall be within the discretion of the court to award
the person an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each instance in
which the court finds a violation. Attorneys' fees, costs, and awards under this
subsection shall be paid by the agency responsible for the violation. Effective: July 14, 1992
History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 162, sec. 8, July 14, 1992.