Steven R. Gold

Testified to state lawmakers on the Judiciary Committee that county attorney offices could not absorb a state budget cut without laying off staff. He said the offices were already understaffed.

September 15, 2017Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

Served on the state legislature's task force on juvenile law reform. At its October 22, 2013 meeting, he urged the state to merge its juvenile justice and child services agencies into one youth services department.

October 22, 2013Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

Was chosen by the state's county attorneys association to serve on the Kentucky Prosecutors Advisory Council. This 13-member state board runs the budget, training, and standards for Kentucky prosecutors.

September 12, 2026

Source: the-hendersonian.com

Decided not to file criminal charges over a dog found dead in July 2026. He said Animal Control's search broke the owner's Fourth Amendment rights, so most evidence could not be used in court.

August 13, 2026

Source: the-hendersonian.com

Asked the county's governing board (Fiscal Court) to move $18,530 to raise his top assistant's pay to the state-set level of $112,200. The board approved his request.

July 23, 2024

Source: the-hendersonian.com

Was appointed by Gov. Steve Beshear to the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council, the state board that oversees Kentucky's juvenile justice reforms. He represented the state's county attorneys.

August 4, 2014

Source: lanereport.com