HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Families struggling with addiction can now get free legal help in four Kentucky counties through a new initiative that removes financial barriers from Casey’s Law cases.
The Cynthiana Public Defender’s Office will handle Casey’s Law cases at no cost in Harrison, Pendleton, Nicholas, and Robertson counties. Directing Attorney Lindsey Yates will represent respondents for free.
Casey’s Law became a tool for substance abuse intervention in 2004. It allows a loved one to file a petition with the courts to have someone sent to addiction treatment. However, legal professionals say the law is underutilized due to high legal fees…