Bullitt Circuit Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Adjournments
- If opposing counsel reports not receiving the motion by the preceding Friday, the court may move the hearing to the next regular motion docket upon the opposing party’s oral request.
- An opposing party may be entitled to a continuance when an amended pleading significantly alters trial preparation.
- The Commonwealth must make a written motion based on good cause to seek an extension of a discovery or bill-of-particulars deadline; failure to do so may result in sanctions.
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Fax
Clerk
Document Format Requirements22 rules
All pleadings shall be on 8 1/2 " × 11" white paper.
- Paper size
- Letter
- Pleading
Formatting
- •Use white paper
No pleading which is generated by fax shall be filed by the Circuit Court Clerk without leave of the Circuit Judge.
A photograph or reduced copy of a large or cumbersome exhibit to be introduced into evidence shall be submitted and substituted for such exhibit at the conclusion of the trial.
Exhibits to be used at trial shall be marked the appropriate labels. The number of the exhibit shall be entered on the label at the time of the introduction into evidence.
The videographer shall mark the recording with the style and number of the action and the name of the witnesses and shall file a certificate which identifies the recording.
At the start of an electronic deposition, the videographer must identify the attendees on camera or read an introduction naming the parties and attorneys present.
Court's wording
At the beginning of the proceedings, the videographer shall either focus on and identify each attorney, party and witness present at the taking of the deposition or read a statement introducing by name the parties to the litigation and the attorneys present without focusing on each person.
The camera must remain stationary and may zoom only when necessary to fairly show exhibits or demonstrative proof; it may not zoom to unduly influence the witness’s words.
Court's wording
The camera shall remain stationary at all times during the deposition and will not "zoom" in or out on the witness excepting those times when the witness is displaying, for the jury's viewing, exhibits or other pieces of demonstrative proof that can only be fairly and reasonably seen by "zooming" in. The camera will not "zoom" in on a witness solely to give unfair or undue influence on the witness' words.
All objections shall be reserved and shall not be stated on the recording except for objections relating to the form of the question.
In all pleadings and court documents submitted concerning Dissolution, Legal Separation, Custody, or Child Support, except the Case Data Information Sheet AOC-FC-3, minors shall be referenced by their initials and year of birth.
- Pleading
- Court document
Formatting
- •The Case Data Information Sheet AOC-FC-3 is excepted
All pleadings shall be original documents. Hardcopy originals shall contain the original signature of the individual filing the document.
Litigants must pre-mark documents and physical evidence they intend to introduce at a hearing.
Court's wording
For the purpose of conserving hearing time, litigants are required to pre- mark any document or physical evidence such as photographs, reports of drug screens, school records, etc. that the litigant intends to introduce at the hearing.
Exhibits must bear the next available exhibit number, the case number, the introducing party's identification, and the date of submission to the record.
Court's wording
Mark the item with an exhibit number for identification purposes, to maintain clarity of the record, the Clerk shall provide the next available number. The Exhibit shall also be marked with the case number, identification of the introducing party and the date of submission to the record.
All petitions requested, completed and signed by persons seeking protection under KRS 403 or KRS 456 shall be made on form AOC-275.1, and shall be accepted and filed with the court.
- Protective order petition
Formatting
- •Petitions must be made on form AOC-275.1.
(c) The bottom of each order tendered for signature should appear in a format similar to the format set forth in this paragraph and name each appropriate party pursuant to BCR 550(a): "DISTRIBUTION TO John Smith Mary Jones Bill Bailey"
At the deposition, the videotape recorded shall be operated by a person qualified to operate such recording equipment,
who is to mark the recording with the style and number of action and the name of the witness
The camera must remain stationary and may not zoom on the witness, except when zooming is needed to fairly and reasonably show exhibits or other demonstrative proof displayed for the jury.
Court's wording
The camera shall remain stationary at all times during the deposition and shall not "zoom" in or out on the witness excepting those times during the deposition when the witness is displaying, for the jury's viewing, exhibits or other pieces of demonstrative proof that can only be fairly and reasonably seen on the videotape by use of the camera "zooming" in on said evidence.
At the beginning of the taping of the deposition, the operator of the video camera shall focus on each attorney, party and witness present at the taking of the deposition, and such person shall be identified; or the operator may read a statement introducing by name parties to the litigation and the attorneys present without focusing on each person, at the election of the noticing party.
camera will not "zoom" in on a witness solely to give unfair or undue influence upon the words of the witness, and does not apply to the "zooming" in for other purposes described above.
All objections shall be reserved and shall not be stated on the videotape except for objections relating to the form of the question.
These Rules shall be cited as RBFC or "Rules of Bullitt Family Court" followed by the applicable rule number.
No annotations to documents shall be made onto the pleadings or filings in the Court record except by the Clerk of the Court and with the knowledge and permission of the Court.
Document Filing Requirements106 rules
The headings of all pleadings and legal papers in all civil and criminal cases shall be styled at the beginning and center of the first page as follows: COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BULLITT CIRCUIT COURT DIVISION NO. 07-CI-_ (in civil action) OR NO. 07-CR- _(in criminal action)
A discovery motion must have an appended counsel certificate stating that counsel conferred, could not resolve the dispute, and exhausted extrajudicial means.
- Document
- Discovery motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
No motions pertaining to discovery shall be made to the Court unless there is appended to such motion a certificate of counsel that the/she has conferred with opposing counsel, that they are unable to reconcile their differences and that he/she has otherwise exhausted all extrajudicial means in an effort to reconcile his/her differences with opposing counsel.
The motion and memorandum shall also be accompanied by a copy of the discovery requests in dispute.
Response to the motion shall be filed pursuant to CR 37.
They shall be filed with a memorandum of authority and shall state with particularity the relief requested and the grounds and argument therefore.
Notice shall be on the front page of each motion.
All motions shall be accompanied by a proposed Order with a signature line for the judge. The signature line for the judge shall read: Judge Bullitt Circuit Court Division One
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
All pleadings shall be original documents. Original documents shall be those containing the original signature of the individual.
The listed discovery requests and their responses may be filed with the clerk only if attached to a motion or containing the prescribed certificate.
Court's wording
None of the following pleadings, papers, or portions thereof, shall be filed with the clerk, nor any responses thereto, unless attached to a motion or containing the certificate set forth below: 1. Interrogatories propounded under CR 33; 2. Requests for Production or Inspection made under CR 34; 3. Requests for Admission under CR 36.
The Certificate is: Certificate Pursuant to BCR 200.60 I hereby certify that I am familiar with Kentucky Rule of Civil Procedure 5.06 and this pleading is filed in conformity with this Rule. Typed Name of Attorney Signing Certificate
A claim for liquidated damages shall be supported by sufficient written documentation to establish that the amount claimed is accurate.
A default judgment motion involving a liquidated claim must include a Military Affidavit when the cited Act requires one.
Court's wording
All motions for Default Judgment involving a liquidated claim shall be accompanied by a Military Affidavit if a Military Affidavit is required by the Soldier and Sailor Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 521.
All Orders assigning a case for bench or jury trial shall contain the following language. All parties shall comply with the provisions of BCR -300 as if the same were set out in full in this order.
(b) Each party shall exchange a list of names and addresses of all persons who will testify at the trial and file such list at least fifteen (15) days before trial.
A party shall identify each person whom the party expects to call as an expert witness at trial. A party shall state the subject matter on which the expert is
(1) If a request is made therefore there must be a literal compliance with the requirements of CR 26.02 (4)(a)(i) for all expert witnesses.
A list of trial documentary evidence and exhibits must be filed in the record with the witness list.
Court's wording
(c) Each party shall make available to opposing counsel all documentary evidence and exhibits of any kind to be presented at trial for inspection and copying at least fifteen (15) days before trial. A list of such evidence shall be filed in the record with the witness list.
The disclosure shall be filed with the witness list.
Each Trial Memorandum must describe the factual situation and concisely state each disputed legal issue recognized by that party.
Court's wording
Each party shall file a Trial Memorandum with the court at least fifteen (15) days before trial setting forth a description of the factual situation and a concise statement of each disputed issue of the law recognized by that party.
At least five (5) days prior to trial each party shall file proposed jury instructions or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law as appropriate.
The Commonwealth shall note on the face of each indictment whether service shall be made by the issuance of a warrant or by the issuance of a criminal summon.
In the event that a defendant is charged by information, the Commonwealth shall file a copy of the information with the clerk.
All discovery furnished by either the Commonwealth or defendant pursuant to the Rules of Criminal Procedure shall be filed of record.
The Commonwealth shall certify its compliance with this rule and file a copy of said certification and all discovery and exculpatory evidence as part of the record in the case.
The Commonwealth must furnish a bill of particulars stating the applicable listed information about each alleged offense.
Court's wording
The Commonwealth shall furnish the defendant with a bill of particulars setting forth so much of the information specified herein as is applicable to the facts of this case. (1) The date or dates of each alleged offense. If a particular alleged offense occurred on more than one date, the nature of the conduct which occurred on each specific date. (2) The location at which each alleged offense occurred. (3) The time of date when each offense occurred. (4) The identity of each and every eyewitness to each offense alleged therein. (5) Where a specific mental state is alleged for any offense charged therein, the specific conduct upon which the Commonwealth will rely to prove each such alleged offense. (6) The identity of any person present at the time of the commission of any alleged offense who did not witness each alleged offense.
A party submitting an order for entry must place a distribution list at the bottom naming each individual to whom the clerk should distribute copies.
Court's wording
(b) Any party who submits an order for entry by the court shall set forth, at the bottom of that order, a distribution list substantially in the form set forth in this rule, which shall list each individual to whom the clerk shall distribute copies.
Along with the filing of the statement of appeal, the appellant shall tender, if available, an audio, video taped or digital copy of any district court proceedings relevant to the appeal.
and to file a certificate which identifies the said recording.
An edited version shall be presented at trial.
All judgments requiring real estate to be sold shall contain a provision that any Ad Valorem delinquent taxes shall be paid from the proceeds of sale prior to the distribution of any proceeds of sale.
In the event that the property is purchased by the plaintiff, the plaintiff shall certify to the Commissioner that all delinquent taxes have been paid prior to a deed being issued.
The videographer shall mark the recording with the style and number of the action and the name of the witnesses and shall file a certificate which identifies the recording.
The party noticing the deposition shall provide the videographer with a copy of BCR 1000.
The decision on the manner in which to handle the discrepancies shall be included in the agreement of counsel or ruling of the Court.
If a case is reassigned or transferred because of a pending dissolution or custody matter, the issuing judge must re-issue a summons until the receiving judge can hear the matter.
Court's wording
Cases may be reassigned within the judicial circuit and, pursuant to FCRPP 12, a case may be transferred to another circuit, if there is a pending dissolution or custody matter. If reassignment or transfer occurs, the issuing judge shall re-issue a summons until the matter may be heard by the receiving judge.
Petitions seeking protection under KRS 403 or KRS 456 must use form AOC-275.1 and be accepted and filed with the court.
Court's wording
All petitions requested, completed and signed by persons seeking protection under KRS 403 or KRS 456 shall be made on form AOC-275.1, and shall be accepted and filed with the court. KRS 403.725, KRS 456.030.
If reassignment or transfer occurs, the issuing judge shall reissue a summons until the matter may be heard by the receiving judge.
The Judge reviewing a petition for an order of protection shall indicate in the "Court Action" section of the petition whether the resulting action is a domestic violence action under KRS Chapter 403 or an interpersonal protective order action under KRS Chapter 456.
The Commonwealth shall make a written recommendation to the Court in response to each application .
To apply for diversion, defense counsel must state the waiver and the defendant must agree to it on the record.
Court's wording
In applying for pretrial diversion, counsel for the defendant must state, and the defendant must agree on the record, that in the event diversion is granted, any right to a speedy trial or disposition of the charge against him/her is waived .
The Commonwealth is statutorily required to make a recommendation, whether favorable or unfavorable, on every application .
AOC Form 347, styled MOTION FOR PRETRIAL DIVERSION OF A CLASS D FELONY, which contains the Commonwealth's recommendation and is signed by the defendant, defense attorney, and the Commonwealth's Attorney, will be filed by the Commonwealth with the Circuit Court Clerk.
When diversion is recommended, the Commonwealth must make written recommendations to the Court of conditions for the pretrial diversion as well as the appropriate sentence to be imposed if the diversion agreement is unsuccessful . KRS 533 .252(3).
The diversion plan will be submitted to the Court as part of a plea agreement .
To accommodate the process of e-filing and the computerized documentation of the record, it is required that each plea for relief be made as a separate Motion and include a separate proposed Order.
Later pleadings must use the parties' names as styled in the initiating document unless a court order has amended the style.
Court's wording
D. In all pleadings after the initiating document the parties shall use the names of the parties as indicated in the style of the original initiating document unless a court order has been entered in the interim to amend the style.
An attorney tendering an order or judgment must put a distribution list with recipients' names and delivery addresses at the bottom, followed by the prescribed distribution block.
Court's wording
A. The attorney shall affix to the bottom of any tendered Order or Judgment the distribution list of individuals to receive copies of the tendered Order or Judgment. In addition to the names of the individuals, the attorney shall include the delivery address of each individual. The attorney shall also affix the following: Distribution by: Deputy Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk Date:
The heading of the case shall read (division as applicable): COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BULLITT CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY COURT, DIVISION TWO (2)/THREE (3) CIVIL ACTION NO.:
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Electronically filed documents must comply with the current Filing Rules.
Electronically filed documents shall comply with current "Filing Rules".
Civil cases
Page 9 | RULE 2. COURT SCHEDULING/MOTION HOUR/PROCEDURES FOR FILING
Pleadings generated by fax or transmitted by email may not be filed with the Clerk’s Office.
No pleadings generated by facsimile or transmitted by email shall be filed by the Bullitt County Court Clerk's Office.
Civil cases
Page 9 | RULE 2. COURT SCHEDULING/MOTION HOUR/PROCEDURES FOR FILING
Motions filed by mail must be sent to the Clerk’s listed address or another address the Clerk designates as official.
D. Motions filed by mail shall be mailed to the following address or such other mailing address as the Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk shall designate as the official mailing address: Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk P.O. Box 746 Shepherdsville KY 40165
Civil cases
Page 9 | RULE 2. COURT SCHEDULING/MOTION HOUR/PROCEDURES FOR FILING
Filings must be made through the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, not directly to the Court, except for exhibits properly introduced into evidence at a hearing or trial.
Except for exhibits properly introduced into evidence in the course of a hearing or trial, all filings shall be made through the Circuit Court Clerk's Office and not directly to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 9 | RULE 2. COURT SCHEDULING/MOTION HOUR/PROCEDURES FOR FILING
Only persons authorized by the Administrative Office of the Courts may submit documents through electronic filing, and others may not file on behalf of unauthorized persons; the rule excepts attorneys filing for their clients.
No one shall submit any pleading or other document through electronic filing unless the person is_authorized by the Administrative Office of the Courts to utilize electronic filing. No one shall circumvent this rule by filing any pleading or other document on behalf of anyone who is NOT authorized by the Administrative Office of the Courts to utilize electronic filing with the exception of attorneys filing on behalf of their clients.
Civil cases
Page 13 | 703 Appearances, Waivers, and Agreements
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A motion filed by mail is deemed filed when the clerk clocks and enters it.
Motions filed by mail are deemed filed on the date and at the time that they are clocked and entered by the clerk.
Page 7 | Rule 200.30 Motion Hour Procedure
Motions must be filed with the Bullitt Circuit Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the Monday hearing.
All motions shall be filed with the Bullitt Circuit Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Monday on which the motion is scheduled for hearing.
Page 7 | Rule 200.30 Motion Hour Procedure
A motion filed after the Wednesday deadline for the following Monday must be re-noticed for the next available Monday unless the Circuit Judge grants leave to add it to the originally noticed motion hour.
Motions filed after the preceding Wednesday and noticed for the following Monday shall be re-noticed for the next available Monday by the attorney filing the motion unless leave of court is granted by the Circuit Judge in the division to add the motion to the motion hour noticed in the original motion.
Page 7 | Rule 200.30 Motion Hour Procedure
Opposing parties must respond within 20 days after the motion’s certification date.
All opposing parties shall have twenty (20) days from the certification date on the motion in which to respond.
Page 9 | Rule 200.50 - Motions to Dismiss, for Judgment on the Pleadings and for Summary Judgment
Each party must file its trial witness list at least 15 days before trial.
(b) Each party shall exchange a list of names and addresses of all persons who will testify at the trial and file such list at least fifteen (15) days before trial.
Page 11 | BCR 300 - CIVIL PROCEDURE
Summary judgment motions must be filed as soon as possible and no later than 30 days before trial.
(a) All motions for summary judgment shall be filed as soon as possible but at least thirty (30) days prior to trial.
Page 11 | BCR 300 - CIVIL PROCEDURE
Plaintiffs must disclose their expert witnesses at least 75 days before trial.
(h) Each Plaintiff shall disclose Plaintiff"s expert witnesses by at least seventy-five (75) days prior to trial and each Defendant shall disclose Defendant's expert witnesses at least thirty (30) days after the Plaintiff's disclosure.
Page 12 | BCR 300 - CIVIL PROCEDURE
Any proposed pleading amendment must be filed at least 45 days before trial.
(t) Any proposed amendment of pleadings shall be filed at least forty-five (45) days before trial.
Page 12 | BCR 300 - CIVIL PROCEDURE
Each party must file a Trial Memorandum at least 15 days before trial.
Each party shall file a Trial Memorandum with the court at least fifteen (15) days before trial setting forth a description of the factual situation and a concise statement of each disputed issue of the law recognized by that party.
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Each party must file proposed jury instructions or, as appropriate, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law at least five days before trial.
At least five (5) days prior to trial each party shall file proposed jury instructions or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law as appropriate.
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Objections relating to the depositions must be made at least ten days before trial.
All objections relating to said depositions must be made at least ten (10) days before trial.
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Ten (10) days after the filing of a Commissioner's Report of Sale and no obligations having been filed thereto, an Order Confirming Sale shall be filed with the Clerk of the court who shall submit the order to the court.
Ten (10) days after the filing of a Commissioner's Report of Sale and no obligations having been filed thereto, an Order Confirming Sale shall be filed with the Clerk of the court who shall submit the order to the court.
Page 27 | Rule 900.20 CONFIRMATION OF REPORT OF SALE
Objections relating to video depositions must be made at least ten days before trial.
All objections relating to video depositions must be made at least ten (10) days before trial.
Page 30 | BCR 1000 VIDEOTAPED/DVD DEPOSITIONS
The court must review protective-order petitions immediately upon filing and may not send them away or leave them waiting for extended periods.
The court shall review a petition for a protective order immediately upon its filing, KRS 403.730, 456.060. Petitions shall not be sent away or left waiting for extended periods of time.
Page 2 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
An eligible person may apply for a pretrial diversion order after indictment, but no later than ten days before trial.
After indictment in Circuit Court, and no later than ten (10) days before trial, any person eligible for the program may apply to the Circuit Court and the Commonwealth for entry of a pretrial diversion order.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Procedure
The movant must tender the initial FOC/GAL fee within 15 days after the appointment order identifying the appointee is filed.
Thus, when the Order of Appointment is filed in the record of the action identifying the appointed FOC/GAL, the movant shall, within fifteen (15) days, tender to the appointed FOC/GAL the sum of $750.00 which the FOC/GAL shall place in escrow until the Court enters an Order dispersing said funds as payment for services.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 114 Friend of the Court / Guardian Ad Litem Motions
Except for good cause shown, parties must file a complete Verified Financial Disclosure Form no later than seven working days before the Initial Case Management Conference.
No later than seven (7) working days prior to the date set for the Initial Case Management Conference, except for good cause shown, the parties shall file with the Circuit Court Clerk and serve upon the other party (ies) a full and complete Verified Financial Disclosure Form.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 112 Scheduling of Initial Case Management Conference
If no fee is tendered within 30 days after entry of the appointment order, the FOC/GAL must file notice with the Court for a hearing to relieve the appointment.
In the event that no fee is tendered within thirty (30) days of the entry of an Order appointing, the FOC/GAL shall file notice with the Court for hearing to relieve the appointment.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 114 Friend of the Court / Guardian Ad Litem Motions
A WOA/MWOA seeking an additional fee must file the motion and supporting affidavit before or at the same time as the report; otherwise, the attorney is deemed to accept the standard fee.
Failure of the WOA/MWOA to file a Motion with supporting affidavit for additional fee prior to or contemporaneous with the filing of the WOA/MWOA Report shall be deemed acceptance of the standard fee herein established.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 115 Warning Order Attorney/Military Warning Order Attorney
Attorneys engaged for representation after an action is initiated shall file a written entry of appearance with the Circuit Clerk and certify to all parties as soon as possible after engagement to include all necessary contact information and whether electronic service is accepted.
Attorneys engaged for representation after an action is initiated shall file a written entry of appearance with the Circuit Clerk and certify to all parties as soon as possible after engagement to include all necessary contact information and whether electronic service is accepted.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 116 Written Entry of Appearance
B. All motions for Paternity, Child Support (J cases), Domestic Violence, dockets shall be filed, clocked and noticed no later 2:00 PM on the preceding Thursday
B. All motions for Paternity, Child Support (J cases), Domestic Violence, dockets shall be filed, clocked and noticed no later 2:00 PM on the preceding Thursday
Civil cases
Page 8 | 203 Deadlines for Serving and Filing Motions; Miscellaneous Pleadings Rules
Motions and pleadings for a Division 2 Dependency, Neglect and Abuse docket hearing must be filed, clocked, and noticed by 11:00 A.M. on the preceding Friday.
All motions and pleadings seeking hearing before the Court related to the Dependency, Neglect and Abuse docket for Division 2 shall be filed, clocked and noticed no later than 11:00 AM on the preceding Friday.
Civil cases
Page 8 | 203 Deadlines for Serving and Filing Motions; Miscellaneous Pleadings Rules
Circuit Court motions for the Monday motion docket must be filed, clocked, and noticed by 2:00 P.M. on the preceding Wednesday.
A. All Circuit Court motions to be heard on the Monday motion docket shall be filed, clocked and noticed no later than 2:00 P.M. on the preceding Wednesday.
Civil cases
Page 8 | 203 Deadlines for Serving and Filing Motions; Miscellaneous Pleadings Rules
Motions and pleadings for a Division 3 Dependency, Neglect and Abuse docket hearing must be filed, clocked, and noticed by 4:00 P.M. on the preceding Friday.
All motions and pleadings seeking hearing before the Court related to the Dependency, Neglect and Abuse docket for Division 3 shall be filed, clocked and noticed no later than 4:00 PM on the preceding Friday.
Civil cases
Page 8 | 203 Deadlines for Serving and Filing Motions; Miscellaneous Pleadings Rules
The Clerk must reject electronically filed pleadings that do not comply with the Kentucky Court of Justice electronic-filing rules or the Bullitt Family Court Rules.
The Clerk of the Court is tasked with rejecting pleadings that are electronically filed that fail to comport with the Administrative Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Kentucky Court of Justice Electronic Filing Pilot Project or the Rules of the Bullitt Family Court ("RBFC").
Civil cases
Page 10 | 204 E-filing Rejections
After rejection, the filing party must address and correct the reason for rejection before refiling the same pleading.
When the Clerk has rejected a pleading the filing party shall NOT refile the same pleading without addressing and correcting the reason the pleading was rejected.
Civil cases
Page 10 | 204 E-filing Rejections
The Division 2 deadline is the Friday before the docket, and the Division 3 deadline is the Monday before the docket.
The Division 2 filing deadline is the Friday before the docket; and the Division 3 filing deadline is the Monday before the docket.
Civil cases
Page 11 | 601 Court Reports
CHFS workers and, if applicable, CASA volunteers must file relevant reports and information at least seven days before the docket.
CHFS workers and CASA volunteers, if applicable, shall file with the Clerk of the Court any report, test result, or other information to be considered by the Court for scheduled reviews or dispositional purposes no less than seven (7) days prior to the docket and distributed to the attorneys of record including the County Attorney and guardian ad litem, the Cabinet, and CASA.
Civil cases
Page 11 | 601 Court Reports
The petitioner must file a motion noticed for the first available Motion Hour occurring 21 days after filing to obtain a pretrial date.
In accordance with FCRPP 32(1), the petitioner shall obtain a pretrial date by filing a motion noticed for the first available Motion Hour occurring twenty-one (21) days post-filing.
Civil cases
Page 11 | 304 Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights
A litigant who intends to call a child at a domestic relations hearing must seek prior Court approval by motion, to be heard no later than the Monday Motion docket immediately before the hearing.
If a litigant intends to call a child to testify at a domestic relations hearing, the litigant shall seek prior approval of the Court by Motion to be heard no later than the Monday Motion docket immediately preceding the hearing date.
Civil cases
Page 16 | 708 CHILD WITNESS
The court must review a protective-order petition immediately upon filing.
The court shall review a petition for a protective order immediately upon its filing, KRS 403.730, 456.060.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
Protective-order petitions must not be sent away or left waiting for extended periods.
Petitions shall not be sent away or left waiting for extended periods of time.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
Petitions should be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner, unless none is available.
Petitions should be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner unless impossible due to no judge or trial commissioner being available.
Page 2 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
Petitions should be reviewed within an hour after presentation to a judge or trial commissioner, unless neither is available.
Petitions should be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner unless impossible due to no judge or trial commissioner being available.
Civil cases
Page 21 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Notices and motions must be served in strict compliance with the applicable Kentucky Rule of Civil or Criminal Procedure.
All notices and motions shall be governed by the appropriate Kentucky Rule of Civil or Criminal Procedure and served in strict compliance therewith.
Page 8 | Rule 200.40 Motion Hour Pleadings - Form
Each party must exchange its trial witness list with the other parties.
(b) Each party shall exchange a list of names and addresses of all persons who will testify at the trial and file such list at least fifteen (15) days before trial.
Page 11 | BCR 300 - CIVIL PROCEDURE
Each party must make trial documentary evidence and exhibits available to opposing counsel for inspection and copying at least 15 days before trial.
(c) Each party shall make available to opposing counsel all documentary evidence and exhibits of any kind to be presented at trial for inspection and copying at least fifteen (15) days before trial. A list of such evidence shall be filed in the record with the witness list.
Page 12 | BCR 300 - CIVIL PROCEDURE
A party claiming damages must submit an itemization of those damages to opposing counsel at least 15 days before trial.
(d) Each party claiming damages of any nature shall submit an itemization of such damages to opposing counsel at least fifteen (15) days before trial.
Page 12 | BCR 300 - CIVIL PROCEDURE
The clerk must make enough copies of each indictment to provide one to each defendant and the defendant's attorney at arraignment.
The clerk shall make sufficient copies of each indictment so that a copy may be delivered to each defendant and each defendant's attorney at arraignment.
Page 14 | Rule 400.10 PROCEDURE UPON RETURN OF INDICTMENT OR INFORMATION
For post-judgment matters arising more than 90 days after the final trial court order, service on a party must be by certified mail or actual delivery in addition to notice to counsel of record.
However, any post-judgment matter arising more than ninety (90) days after the final trial court order shall not be deemed properly noticed or served unless service is made on a party by certified mail or by actual delivery in addition to notice to counsel of record.
Page 21 | BCR 500 - APPEARANCES AND SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
The clerk must distribute orders to the specified parties of record, their attorneys when represented, and other persons entitled to distribution based on the order.
(a) The clerk shall distribute copies of all orders to each party of record who is not in default or who has not filed a written waiver or, if the party is represented by counsel, to his or her attorney and to such other persons as may appear from the facts of the order to be entitled to distribution thereof.
Page 22 | BCR 510 - DISTRIBUTION OF ORDERS
The party submitting the order must serve copies as required by CRS, certify service, and serve the purchaser.
The party submitting the order shall serve copies of it as required CRS and so certity. The purchaser shall be served.
Page 28 | Rule 900.20 CONFIRMATION OF REPORT OF SALE
Deposition notices must comply with the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Notice to take the depositions shall be in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Page 29 | BCR 1000 VIDEOTAPED/DVD DEPOSITIONS
Parties must exchange supporting information as required by FCRPP 2 (3), even though they need not file it with the Verified Disclosure Form.
The parties are NOT required to file the supporting documentation/attachments_ into the Court record with the Verified Disclosure Form but are not relieved from having exchanged such information between/among themselves as is required by FCRPP 2 (3).
Civil cases
Page 5 | 112 Scheduling of Initial Case Management Conference
Except for good cause shown, parties must serve the complete Verified Financial Disclosure Form on the other party no later than seven working days before the Initial Case Management Conference.
No later than seven (7) working days prior to the date set for the Initial Case Management Conference, except for good cause shown, the parties shall file with the Circuit Court Clerk and serve upon the other party (ies) a full and complete Verified Financial Disclosure Form.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 112 Scheduling of Initial Case Management Conference
An attorney engaged after an action begins must certify the written entry of appearance to all parties as soon as possible after engagement.
Attorneys engaged for representation after an action is initiated shall file a written entry of appearance with the Circuit Clerk and certify to all parties as soon as possible after engagement to include all necessary contact information and whether electronic service is accepted.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 116 Written Entry of Appearance
Those reports and other information must also be distributed to the attorneys of record, the Cabinet, and CASA.
CHFS workers and CASA volunteers, if applicable, shall file with the Clerk of the Court any report, test result, or other information to be considered by the Court for scheduled reviews or dispositional purposes no less than seven (7) days prior to the docket and distributed to the attorneys of record including the County Attorney and guardian ad litem, the Cabinet, and CASA.
Civil cases
Page 11 | 601 Court Reports
The movant must serve each motion on the specified case participants and attorneys, and certify that service.
Copies of each motion filed in a case shall be served by the movant upon CASA (if appointed in the case), the social worker (if assigned to the case), the guardian ad litem, the County Attorney and each attorney of record in the case. These parties shall be listed under the notice section of the motion and service upon them shall be certified by the attorney or pro se party filing the motion.
Civil cases
Page 12 | 603 Motions
In the specified settled cases, the opposing party must receive notice of a directly submitted motion to enter a decree unless a waiver of notice has been filed.
Where proof is submitted by written interrogatories and the parties have executed a settlement agreement resolving all issues, a motion to enter a decree need not be placed upon the Court's docket for Motion Hour but may be submitted directly to the Court with notice to the opposing party unless a waiver of notice has been filed.
Civil cases
Page 15 | 707 Requirements for Entry of Decree
The clerk must make enough copies of the information for the court to distribute to the defendant and counsel at arraignment.
The clerk shall make sufficient copies of the information so that the court may distribute copies to the defendant and his or her counsel at arraignment.
Page 14 | Rule 400.10 PROCEDURE UPON RETURN OF INDICTMENT OR INFORMATION
Filing Fees and Waivers
When the appointment order identifying the FOC/GAL is filed, the movant must tender $750 to the appointee within 15 days, and the appointee must hold it in escrow until the Court orders disbursement.
Thus, when the Order of Appointment is filed in the record of the action identifying the appointed FOC/GAL, the movant shall, within fifteen (15) days, tender to the appointed FOC/GAL the sum of $750.00 which the FOC/GAL shall place in escrow until the Court enters an Order dispersing said funds as payment for services.
Civil cases
Page 5 | 114 Friend of the Court / Guardian Ad Litem Motions
A party seeking appointment of a WOA/MWOA must pay a $200 fee unless permitted to proceed in forma pauperis.
Any party, except one permitted to proceed in forma pauperis, who desires the appointment of a Warning Order Attorney/ Military Warning Order Attorney (WOA/MWOA), shall file a Motion for the Appointment of same which Motion complies with CR 4.05 and 4.06 and a fee of two hundred ($200.00) dollars.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 115 Warning Order Attorney/Military Warning Order Attorney
Participating Warning Order Attorneys agree to accept a $200 flat fee for the service unless good cause is shown.
Said attorneys agree by their participation to accept a flat fee of $200.00 for the service, except for good cause shown.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 115 Warning Order Attorney/Military Warning Order Attorney
The appointed FOC/GAL need not provide services until the initial fee is tendered.
The appointed FOC/GAL is not required to render any service in the action until the initial fee is tendered.
Civil cases
Page 6 | 114 Friend of the Court / Guardian Ad Litem Motions
Bonds and restitution must be paid in cash, by cashier's or certified check, or by credit card up to $2,500.
Bonds and restitution require cash, cashier's check, certified check or credit card (up to $2,500).
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Payments may be made by the listed methods; credit card payments are capped at $2,500, and credit or debit card payments incur a fee.
Payment Options: Cash, in-state personal check, certified check, cashier's check, money order, credit card (up to $2,500) and debit card (fee applies for credit/debit).
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Payments should be made payable to the Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk.
All payments should be made payable to Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk.
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Cold-check payments must be made in cash or by certified check.
Cold-check payments require cash or certified check.
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Personal checks must include the payer's Social Security number, birth date, and phone number.
Personal checks must have Social Security number, birth date and phone number.
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A driver's license is required to post bond or pick up a check.
Driver's license required for posting bond or picking up check.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The Commonwealth must submit material it believes privileged for in-camera review; material the court rules should not be disclosed must be excised, with the remaining material furnished to the defendant and the undisclosed portions sealed in the record for appellate review.
If the Commonwealth believes that any material under either paragraph 3 or 4 is privileged, it shall submit said materials to the court for an in- camera inspection and ruling as to discoverability. The attorney for the Commonwealth shall further advise defendant of submission of certain materials for in-camera inspection. In the event the court finds that all or portions of the questioned materials should not be disclosed to defendant, the court shall excise those materials to which defendant is not entitled and shall furnish defendant with the remaining material. Those portions of materials not provided to defendant shall be sealed and placed in the record for review in the event of an appeal.
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Except for the stated confidential-action exception, parties must file one copy with personal identifiers redacted when those identifiers are required by statute or appear in covered filed documents or exhibits.
However, except as set forth in Paragraph B below, where personal identifiers are required by statute or contained in other documents or exhibits filed with the Court pursuant to the above-stated Chapters, parties shall comply with CR 7.03(1) by filing one copy from which all personal identifiers have been redacted. As used in this section, "personal identifier" means a Social Security number, taxpayer identification number, date of birth or financial account number.
Civil cases
Page 16 | 901 Protection of Personal Identifiers and Other Information
File redacted copies with unredacted copies in a sealed envelope; restrict access as stated, with clerk access only to distribute court documents.
the party shall file redacted copies of any pleadings or other documents requiring such information, or of any pleadings or other documents otherwise necessitating such information for the purpose of distribution of any Orders or other documents filed by the Court, along with unredacted copies in a sealed envelope. The envelope shall be marked with an admonition stating that it may be opened only by the party filing said envelope or by any other participant in the case upon written permission of the filing party or by Order of this Court. The written permission must be signed and acknowledged before a notary or Deputy Circuit Court Clerk. As well, the Circuit Court Clerk or Deputy Circuit Court Clerk is permitted access to the sealed and unredacted copy for the sole purpose of distributing any Orders or other documents filed by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 17 | 902 Guardians ad Litem
Pleadings, documents, and exhibits in actions deemed confidential by statute need not be redacted, and access to those files is governed by statute.
B. Pleadings, documents or exhibits filed in actions deemed confidential by statute need not be redacted and any access to those files shall be governed according to statute.
Civil cases
Page 16 | 901 Protection of Personal Identifiers and Other Information
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before seeking court action on a discovery dispute, counsel must make a good-faith effort to resolve it and confer with opposing counsel; a motion may proceed after extrajudicial means are exhausted.
Counsel in civil cases shall have the duty to make a good faith effort to resolve by agreement among themselves any disputes which arise in the course of discovery. No motions pertaining to discovery shall be made to the Court unless there is appended to such motion a certificate of counsel that the/she has conferred with opposing counsel, that they are unable to reconcile their differences and that he/she has otherwise exhausted all extrajudicial means in an effort to reconcile his/her differences with opposing counsel. To the extent that extrajudicial means have not disposed of the matter, the party seeking discovery may then proceed with the filing of a motion to compel discovery under CR 37.
Page 6 | Rule 200.20 MOTION HOUR TIME - SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings, and for summary judgment must be noticed for a motion hour after the reply-memorandum submission deadline.
Motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings and for summary judgment shall be noticed for a motion hour after the deadline for submission of a reply memorandum.
Page 8 | Rule 200.50 Motion Hour Pleadings - Motions to Dismiss, for Judgment on the Pleadings and for Summary Judgment
An opposing party who wants oral argument must state that in the response and file a motion requesting argument at the next available motion hour.
Any opposing party wishing oral argument shall so state in their response and shall file a motion requesting oral argument for the next available motion hour.
Page 9 | Rule 200.50 - Motions to Dismiss, for Judgment on the Pleadings and for Summary Judgment
The listed motions must be filed with a motion to submit, or with a motion for oral argument if the movant requests it, and are heard at the next available regular motion hour after 20 days from service.
Motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings and for summary judgment shall be filed with a motion to submit, or motion for oral argument if requested by the movant, to be heard at the next available regular motion hour after twenty (20) days from the date of service of the motion on opposing counsel.
Page 9 | Rule 200.50 - Motions to Dismiss, for Judgment on the Pleadings and for Summary Judgment
Default judgment motions are submitted upon filing and must not be noticed for a hearing unless the Court determines a hearing is necessary under CR 55.01.
Motions for Default Judgment shall not be noticed for a hearing but shall stand submitted upon filing with the Court. If the Court determines that a hearing is necessary under CR 55.01, a hearing date will be assigned and notice will be given to the movant.
Page 9 | Rule 200.60 - Motions for Default Judgment
If no oral argument is requested, the movant’s attorney must move to notify the court that the matter is ready for submission; if the movant does not, the opposing party may move for submission or argument, and the court may dismiss the motion.
The attorney for the movant shall have the burden of notifying the court that the matter is ready for submission if no oral argument is requested and shall do so by motion. If the movant fails to move the court for submission the party opposing the motion may move the court for submission or oral argument or the Court may, at its discretion, dismiss the motion.
Page 9 | Rule 200.50 - Motions to Dismiss, for Judgment on the Pleadings and for Summary Judgment
Before filing a pro se contempt motion, petitioners are advised to contact the Bullitt County Attorney's Office; filing the motion precludes use of the criminal sanction as a remedy.
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Bullitt County Attorney's Office prior to filing a pro se (self-represented) motion for contempt as the filing of such motion shall preclude the use of the criminal sanction as a remedy and in some circumstances the criminal sanction may be a preferred remedy.
Civil cases
Page 23 | IV. Contempt Proceedings, B
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The Commonwealth must make a written motion based on good cause to seek an extension of a discovery or bill-of-particulars deadline; failure to do so may result in sanctions.
Failure of the Commonwealth to comply with the court's orders for discovery and bill of particulars within the time specified therein without making a written motion for extension of time based upon good cause shown may subject the Commonwealth to imposition of sanctions
Page 15 | Rule 400.30 DISCOVERY
If opposing counsel reports not receiving the motion by the preceding Friday, the court may move the hearing to the next regular motion docket upon the opposing party’s oral request.
In the event that opposing counsel represents that he or she did not receive a motion on or before the Friday preceding the Monday on which the motion is scheduled for hearing, the court may pass the motion for hearing to the next regularly scheduled motion docket upon the oral request of the opposing party.
Page 7 | Rule 200.30 Motion Hour Procedure
An opposing party may be entitled to a continuance when an amended pleading significantly alters trial preparation.
An opposing party may be entitled to a continuance if the amended pleading significantly alters trial preparation.
Page 12 | BCR 300 - CIVIL PROCEDURE
Chambers Communication Rules
After the last counter-statement is filed or the briefing period expires, appellant's counsel must notify the Circuit Clerk that the matter is submitted, and the Clerk must notify the Circuit Judge.
Upon the filing of the last counter-statement or upon the expiration of the briefing period, counsel for the appellant shall notify the Circuit Clerk that the matter stands submitted and the Circuit Clerk shall notify the Circuit Judge that the matter is submitted.
Page 23 | BCR 700 DISTRICT COURT APPEALS
If a third party purchases the property, the plaintiff must immediately notify the Commissioner upon filing the report of sale of any delinquent taxes owed.
In the event a third party is the purchaser, the plaintiff shall notify the Commissioner immediately upon filing the report of sale of any delinquent taxes owed on the real estate.
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If a trial or hearing has been scheduled, counsel must promptly notify the clerk when the case settles.
Promptly upon settlement of a case if a trial or hearing has been scheduled, counsel shall notify the clerk and the judge's secretary of the division in order
Page 30 | Rule 1000.10 NOTICE ON SETTLEMENT
If the parties settle before trial, counsel must notify the court as soon as possible so other matters can be scheduled.
If the parties reach a settlement of the action prior to the trial date counsel shall notify the court as soon as possible so that other matters may be scheduled.
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Failure to notify the Clerk and Judges Secretary may result in sanctions.
Failure to notify the Clerk and Judges Secretary may result in sanctions:
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Kentucky Court of Justice holiday schedules may be obtained from the Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk's Office or the Family Court website.
Holiday schedules for the Kentucky Court of Justice may be obtained from the Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk's Office or on the Family Court website. https://kycourts.gov/pages/holidaycalendar.aspx
Civil cases
Page 2 | 105 Holidays
Information regarding case assignments may be obtained from the Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
Information regarding the assignment of cases may be obtained from the Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 104 Assignment of Cases
Case-number information may be obtained from the Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
A. Information regarding case numbers may be obtained from the Bullitt Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 106 Style and Case Numbers
If a party needs advance courtroom access to practice or check media compatibility, the party should contact the presiding judge's office and schedule access through the judge's secretary.
If a party requires access to the courtroom prior to the scheduled court event to practice the use of the technology and/or to insure that the media intended to be used by the party is compatible with the evidence presentation system available in the courtroom, the party should contact the office of the Judge before whom the matter is to be heard and schedule a time through the Judge's secretary to have access to the courtroom to do so.
Civil cases
Page 18 | 903 Preparation of Exhibits and Process for Introduction
To access case records, callers may contact or visit the Circuit Court Clerk's office.
Call or visit the office to access case records.
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The Circuit Court Clerk's office lists four telephone numbers for contact.
Phone: 502-543-7104 502-955-7764 502-543-2244 502-955-7512
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The Circuit Court Clerk's office lists a fax number for contact.
Fax: 502-543-7158
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The listed hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; the office is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Hours Day Hours Monday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
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