This was for a girl who had been in her mothers constant care since birth and would require that same care for the rest of her life. She was turning 18 and we had to have a jury trial to decide if she was fit to fend for herself. If it was to tell if someone had dementia then I can see where that wouldn't be so cut and dried.That type case was the only one I've ever sat on but for someone with dementia. Took all of 1-2 hours for the trial plus deciding.
Not sure what the judge's problem is. Who cares if s/he likes it? KY instituted these trials only some 40 years ago - I recall when they came to be. So saying we're one of few states who STILL have these trials is a lack of recognition of how new they are. I say fire the judge.