Casey County Circuit Court, Kentucky
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion
- At Least 5 Days Before Rule Day
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Merits-motion memoranda are limited to 25 pages for supporting and opposing memoranda and 5 pages for reply memoranda.
- Supporting memorandum
- Up to 25 pages
- Opposition memorandum
- Up to 25 pages
- Reply memorandum
- Up to 5 pages
- Merits motion
Court's wording
All motions which go to the merits of the case, including motions to dismiss, motion for summary judgment, motions to strike, and motions under CR 12.02, shall be accompanied by a brief memorandum of the grounds for the motion with citation of authorities relied upon, not greater than 25 pages in length. Any party properly served with a motion accompanied by memorandum of grounds and authorities shall file a response containing a memorandum of grounds opposing the motion, with citation of supporting authorities, not greater than 25 pages in length. The reply memorandum shall be limited to 5 pages in length.
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Protective-order petitions must be made on form AOC-275.1 and accepted and filed with the court.
Court's wording
All petitions requested, completed and signed by persons seeking protection under KRS Chapter 403 or KRS Chapter 456 shall be made on form AOC-275.1, and shall be accepted and filed with the court. KRS 403.725, KRS 456.030.
Document Filing Requirements47 rules
If 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 shall make a written recommendation to the Court in response to each application.
Have a criminal record check from Courtnet and shall supply a copy to the Court and Defendant.
A diversion order must include any applicable restitution, the diversion duration, compliance with Probation and Parole rules, and the specified offense-related and other appropriate conditions.
Court's wording
The order of Diversion shall include: a. Restitution if applicable b. Duration of the diversion c. Require the defendant to obey all rules and regulations imposed by Probation and Parole d. As required by KRS 533.030(1),conditions of probation-restitution, direct the defendant not to commit any offense during the period of pre-trial diversion. Specifically, direct the defendant to comply with any other provision of KRS 533.030 or any other condition the Court deems appropriate.
When diversion is recommended, the prosecutor must make a written recommendation to the Court of conditions of the pre-trial diversion as well as appropriate sentence to be imposed if the diversion agreement is unsuccessful.
Protective-order petitions under KRS Chapters 403 or 456 must use form AOC-275.1 and be accepted and filed with the court.
Court's wording
A. All petitions requested, completed and signed by persons seeking protection under KRS Chapter 403 or KRS Chapter 456 shall be made on form AOC-275.1, and shall be accepted and filed with the court. KRS 403.725, KRS 456.030.
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.
If reassignment or transfer occurs, the issuing judge shall re-issue a summons until the matter may be heard by the receiving judge.
When an attorney of record wishes to cease representation of a party, the attorney shall file a motion therefore and give adequate notice to the client and opposing counsel.
All motions for a continuance shall state the date of the
All motions and correspondence shall include the case number, the names of the parties. the date, and a designated type of motion.
- Document
- Motions and correspondence
Must include
- •Case number
The moving party shall attach to the motion a certificate of counsel which states counsel have conferred and that they have been unable to resolve their difference. The certificate should detail the attempts of counsel to resolve the dispute.
- Document
- Discovery motion
- Placement
- Certificate section
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
A motion going to the merits must include a brief memorandum stating its grounds and citing supporting authorities.
Court's wording
All motions which go to the merits of the case, including motions to dismiss, motion for summary judgment, motions to strike, and motions under CR 12.02, shall be accompanied by a brief memorandum of the grounds for the motion with citation of authorities relied upon,
Any party properly served with a motion accompanied by memorandum of grounds and authorities shall file a response containing a memorandum of grounds opposing the motion, with citation of supporting authorities, not greater than 25 pages in length.
A copy of the proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and a separate Judgment of Adoption shall accompany the motion.
Pursuant to FCRPP 36, if an order terminating parental rights is entered, a copy of the order shall also be certified to the record in the underlying dependency, neglect and abuse case which shall be identified in the order.
Before filing a motion for final adoption hearing, counsel must review Attachment A’s checklist and certify the specified information about bringing necessary parties before the court and parental consent or an applicable termination order or exception.
Court's wording
Prior to filing a motion for final hearing for entry of a decree of adoption, counsel shall review the Checklist attached as Attachment "A" to these rules and certify the following: 1. The date and method by which all necessary parties were brought before the court. and 2. The date of the voluntary consent of each parent, the certified order terminating parental rights, or an affidavit establishing an exception under KRS 199.500(1)(a)-(d) or 199.502.
The motion shall state whether a guardian ad litem was appointed, the date the guardian ad litem report was filed, and the date the Cabinet for Health and Family Services report pertaining to the case was filed.
In default cases, a motion to submit for decree must state that no answer or pleading was received, include the specified service and elapsed-time information, and certify service and compliance with the Servicemembers' Civil Act when applicable.
Court's wording
Pursuant to FCRPP 3(2), in all cases of default, the motion to submit for decree shall state the following: That no answer or pleading have been received by the moving party or counsel; That the Respondent was personally served and 20 days have elapsed since service, or that a warning order attorney was appointed, has filed a report and affidavit and that 50 days have elapsed since appointment of the warning order attorney; and, c. Shall include certification that the motion and notice of trial or submission has been served on the opposing party at the party's last known address; and if the party is on active military duty, that the provisions of the Servicemembers' Civil Act have been followed.
An AOC-152 shall also be attached.
A separation agreement that sets child support outside the KRS Chapter 403 guidelines must state the reason for the deviation.
Court's wording
If the child support obligation established in the Separation Agreement does not correspond to the child support guidelines contained in KRS Chapter 403, the agreement must state the reason for deviation from the guidelines.
If property matters are disputed at trial, the parties must file an AOC-239 no later than five days before trial, or may file an affidavit stating that circumstances have not changed since completion of the AOC-238.
Court's wording
Pursuant to FCRPP 3(3)(b), no later than 5 days prior to the trial, the parties shall file an AOC-239, Final Verified Disclosure Statement, in the record if property matters are in dispute at the trial; or the parties may file an affidavit that there are no changes in circumstances since the completion of the AOC-238, Preliminary Verified Disclosure Statement, if filed.
Any motion to submit an uncontested action must be accompanied by a proposed "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Decree of Dissolution of Marriage" which the moving party desires the Court to adopt.
Any Separation Agreement or Agreed Judgment for a child support obligation shall include as an attachment thereto a Commonwealth of Kentucky Worksheet for monthly Child Support Obligations and shall further comply with the requirements of FCRPP 9.
The required lists must identify each expected witness by name and address, state the subject of the witness’s testimony, and list the exhibits to be entered.
Court's wording
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, in any action in which the permanent custody or time-sharing of the child(ren) is in issue, each party shall, not less than 14 days prior to the day set for hearing, provide the other party(ies) with a list of the names and addresses of every person and a short statement of the subject of their testimony expected to be called as a witness, as well as a list of exhibits to be entered.
Pursuant to FCRPP 2(5) the Court may enter a Status Quo Order regarding martial assets. The requesting party shall file the Status Quo Order, AOC-237, with the Court upon the filing of a motion.
All pleadings must comply with the requirements of KRS Chapters 205, 403, 405, and 407 by providing the personal identifying information required in those chapters.
The circuit clerk shall not release any video copies of in-camera interviews with children without a specific written order from the Circuit Judge in compliance with FCRPP 27.
Every pleading, motion and any other paper filed in the record by counsel or party shall contain the case number, typed or printed name, address, telephone number and email address (optional) of the attorney or party signing the paper.
- Document
- Filed paper
Must include
- •Case number
Every agreement that involves children shall have a copy of the standard visitation guidelines and code of conduct attached with both parties initialing the bottom of each page, unless a comprehensive alternative agreement is attached and signed by both parties.
An individual requesting a judicial order must provide the Judge a written explanation for the request which specifically indicates the portion of the video record being requested is an in-camera interview with a child and specific purpose of the request.
Pre-trial statements must list trial exhibits and witnesses with contact information, include specified information about each undeposed expert, attach exhibit copies if feasible, and identify where unattached exhibits can be inspected.
Court's wording
All exhibits which may be used at trial shall be listed and copies, if feasible, shall be attached to the pre-trial statement. All exhibits which cannot be attached to the pre-trial statement shall be made available for inspection by opposing counsel at a convenient location designated in the pre-trial statement. All witnesses and expert witnesses who may testify at trial shall be listed, along with their addresses and telephone numbers. Also, as to each expert witness who has not been deposed, the pre-trial statement shall state the subject matter on which the expert is expected to testify and shall state the substance of the facts and opinions to which the expert is expected to testify and a summary of the grounds for cach opinion.
Jury Instructions shall be provided to the court and the opposing counsel at this time pre-trial compliance statements are distributed.
A discovery motion cannot be filed or heard without a counsel certificate stating that counsel conferred, the parties could not resolve the dispute, and extrajudicial means were exhausted.
- Document
- Discovery motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
No motions pertaining to discovery shall be filed or heard unless there is appended to or included in such motion a certificate of counsel that he or she conferred with opposing counsel. that the parties are unable to reconcile their differences on the matter, and that all extrajudicial means have been exhausted in an effort to reconcile their differences.
The motion must include either a copy of or a reference to the discovery request in dispute.
Notice of propounded interrogatories to opposing parties and request for admissions and notice of responses thereto, shall be filed of record in the office of the circuit clerk.
b. Jury instructions shall be provided to the court and to the opposing counsel at the final pretrial conference.
The defendant must attend the meeting, and any plea agreement reached must be put in writing and signed by the listed attorneys and the defendant(s).
Court's wording
At this meeting the defendant shall be present and if an agreement is reached concerning a plea agreement, same shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Commonwealth Attorney and/or the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, counsel for the defendant, and the defendant(s).
Note - Placement by one of the above agencies does not alleviate the need of a report, as required by KRS 199.510, from the Cabinet or a designee chosen by the Cabinet or the Court.
If reassignment or transfer occurs, the issuing judge shall re-issue a summons until the matter may be heard by the receiving judge.
If 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.
i. Have a criminal record check from Courtnet and shall supply a copy to the Court and Defendant.
The Commonwealth shall make a written recommendation to the Court in response to each application. KRS 533.250(2)
When diversion is recommended, the prosecutor must make a written recommendation to the Court of conditions of the pre-trial diversion as well as appropriate sentence to be imposed if the diversion agreement is unsuccessful. KRS 533.252(3)
A diversion order must address restitution if applicable, the diversion duration, compliance with Probation and Parole rules, and the stated statutory and court-imposed conditions.
Court's wording
i. The order of Diversion shall include: a. Restitution if applicable b. Duration of the diversion c. Require the defendant to obey all rules and regulations imposed by Probation and Parole d. As required by KRS 533.030(1),conditions of probation-restitution, direct the defendant not to commit any offense during the period of pre-trial diversion. Specifically, direct the defendant to comply with any other provision of.KRS 533.030 or any other condition the Court deems appropriate.
A diversion order may include the listed drug and alcohol, statutory-compliance, and weapon conditions; the stated duration limits also apply.
Court's wording
The order of Diversion may include: a. That the defendant remain drug and alcohol free and be subject to random drug testing at the defendant's sole cost and expense, if applicable. b. That the defendant have no violation of the Penal Code or the Controlled Substances Act. c. That the defendant possess no firearm or any other deadly weapon. d. Duration of the pretrial diversion shall not exceed five (5) years without agreement of the defendant. Duration of the diversion agreement shall not be less than the time required to make restitution in full.
A diversion order may include the listed drug, alcohol, conduct, and weapon conditions; its duration is subject to the stated limits.
Court's wording
il. The order of Diversion may include: a. That the defendant remain drug and alcohol free and be subject to random drug testing at the defendant's sole cost and expense, if applicable. b. That the defendant have no violation of the Penal Code or the Controlled Substances Act. c. That the defendant possess no firearm or any other deadly weapon. d. Duration of the pretrial diversion shall not exceed five (5) years without agreement of the defendant. Duration of the diversion agreement shall not be less than the time required to make restitution in full.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
An eligible person may apply for a pretrial diversion order after indictment, but no later than 45 days before trial.
After indictment in circuit court, and no later than 45 days before trial, any person eligible for the program may apply to the Circuit Court and the Commonwealth for entry of pre-trial diversion order.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | 3. PROCEDURE
The court must review a protective-order petition immediately upon filing.
F. The court shall review a petition for a protective order immediately upon its filing. KRS 403.730, KRS 456.040.
Page 2 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
Motions must be filed with the circuit clerk by 3:30 p.m. at least five days before the Rule Day—Wednesday in Casey County and Thursday in Adair County—or they will not be heard as requested or docketed until a timely motion is made.
All motions shall be filed in the circuit clerk's office no later than 3:30 p.m. at least five days prior to the Rule Day for which such motion is to be heard. This would be Wednesday in Casey County and Thursday in Adair County. Motions not timely filed in the circuit clerk's office will not be heard on the day requested and will not be docketed until such time as a timely motion is made.
Page 8 | 2.3 Deadlines for Serving and Filing Motions
The response must be filed at least 24 hours before the time stated in the motion hearing notice.
Such response shall be filed at least 24 hours prior to the time specified in the notice of hearing of the motion.
Page 9 | Rule 2. Court Scheduling, Motion Hour, and Procedures for Filing
For a default case proceeding through a warning order attorney, the motion to submit for decree must state that the attorney filed a report and affidavit and 50 days have elapsed since appointment.
that a warning order attorney was appointed, has filed a report and affidavit and that 50 days have elapsed since appointment of the warning order attorney;
Page 11 | 5.3 Default cases
That the Respondent was personally served and 20 days have elapsed since service
That the Respondent was personally served and 20 days have elapsed since service
Page 11 | 5.3 Default cases
When property matters are disputed at trial, the required AOC-239 must be filed no later than five days before trial.
Pursuant to FCRPP 3(3)(b), no later than 5 days prior to the trial, the parties shall file an AOC-239, Final Verified Disclosure Statement, in the record if property matters are in dispute at the trial; or the parties may file an affidavit that there are no changes in circumstances since the completion of the AOC-238, Preliminary Verified Disclosure Statement, if filed.
Page 12 | 5.5 Matters Requiring a Trial
All parties must file pre-trial compliance statements thirty days before trial.
Pre-trial compliance statements shall be filed by all parties thirty (30) days before the trial date.
Page 15 | Rule 7.2 Pre-trial Statements
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, KRS 456.040.
Page 23 | Rule 4. Domestic Violence Protocol and 24 hour access policy
An eligible person may apply for a pretrial diversion order after indictment, no later than 45 days before trial.
After indictment in circuit court, and no later than 45 days before trial, any person eligible for the program may apply to the Circuit Court and the Commonwealth for entry of pre-trial diversion order.
Page 32 | 3. PROCEDURE
Petitioners shall not be sent away or left waiting for extended periods of time. 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.
Petitioners shall not be sent away or left waiting for extended periods of time. 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
Agreed orders and judgments and in forma pauperis motions may be submitted at any time and should not be placed on the Motion Day docket.
Agreed orders and judgments, and in forma pauperis motions, may be submitted to the Court at any time and should not be placed on the Motion Day docket.
Page 9 | Rule 2. Court Scheduling, Motion Hour, and Procedures for Filing
A party may move for a pre-trial conference during the stated period, from the trial setting until thirty days from the trial date.
A party may move for a pre-trial conference at the time a case is set for trial or at any time from the setting of the trial date until thirty (30) days from the date of trial by an appropriate motion.
Page 15 | Rule 7.1 Pre-trial Conference
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 23 | Rule 4. Domestic Violence Protocol and 24 hour access policy
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The Court may revoke or void participation in pretrial diversion after a hearing, with notice to the Commonwealth's Attorney and the defendant.
After a hearing, with notice to the Commonwealth's Attorney and defendant, the Court may revoke or void defendant's participation in the pre-trial diversion
Criminal cases
Page 2 | 5. REVOCATION
An attorney seeking to stop representing a party must give adequate notice to the client and opposing counsel.
When an attorney of record wishes to cease representation of a party, the attorney shall file a motion therefore and give adequate notice to the client and opposing counsel.
Page 7 | 1.7 Appearance and Substitutions
If a motion to cease representation is granted, the Clerk must serve the order on the client and all attorneys of record.
If the motion is sustained, a copy of the order shall be served on the client and all attorneys of record by the Clerk.
Page 7 | 1.7 Appearance and Substitutions
A default motion to submit for decree must certify service of the motion and notice on the opposing party at the party's last known address and, when applicable, compliance with the Servicemembers' Civil Act.
c. Shall include certification that the motion and notice of trial or submission has been served on the opposing party at the party's last known address; and if the party is on active military duty, that the provisions of the Servicemembers' Civil Act have been followed.
Page 11 | 5.3 Default cases
When the parties are ordered to divide a minor child's medical expenses, the custodial parent must provide the other parent a copy of the bill within 14 days of receipt.
In the event that the parties are ordered to divide medical expenses for minor child(ren), the custodial parent shall provide a copy of the medical bills shall be provided to the other parent within 14 days of receipt of said medical bill.
Page 12 | 5.4 Uncontested Divorces
A copy of the AOC-239 or the alternative affidavit, with supporting documents, must be provided to the opposing party 15 days before trial unless the court orders otherwise.
Pursuant to FCRPP 3(3)(c), a copy of AOC-239, Final Verified Disclosure Statement, or the affidavit in (b) above, together with any supporting documentation, shall be provided to the opposing party 15 days prior to trial unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Page 12 | 5.5 Matters Requiring a Trial
In permanent-custody or time-sharing actions, each party must provide the other parties the witness and exhibit lists at least 14 days before the hearing, unless the court orders otherwise.
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, in any action in which the permanent custody or time-sharing of the child(ren) is in issue, each party shall, not less than 14 days prior to the day set for hearing, provide the other party(ies) with a list of the names and addresses of every person and a short statement of the subject of their testimony expected to be called as a witness, as well as a list of exhibits to be entered.
Page 13 | 5.6 Witness and Exhibit List
The Commonwealth Attorney must provide discovery to the Defendant's Attorney at least seven days before the pre-trial conference.
The Commonwealth Attorney is to provide discovery to the Defendant's Attorney at least 7 days prior to the pre-trial conference.
Page 16 | Rule 8.1 Procedure of Cases
The Court may revoke or void a defendant's participation in pretrial diversion only after a hearing and notice to the Commonwealth's Attorney and the defendant.
After a hearing, with notice to the Commonwealth's Attorney and defendant, the Court may revoke or void defendant's participation in the pre-trial diversion
Page 33 | 5. REVOCATION
Filing Fees and Waivers
A $50 fee is due for a qualifying post-decree modification motion, except for Title IV-D child-support-enforcement motions; the clerk collects the fee when the motion is filed unless the movant files an in-forma-pauperis motion.
Pursuant to FCRPP 3(5), a fee of $50.00 shall be paid by the movant in domestic relations cases reopened after six months from the entry of the decree for the purpose of modifying the decree. This does not include motions in 42 U.S.C. Title IV-D cases for child support enforcement. The clerk shall collect any fee upon the filing of the motion, unless the movant files a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.
Page 13 | 5.8 Post Decree Litigation
The fee is not required for a motion to enforce an order if the motion is titled as an enforcement motion.
c. This fee shall not be required for motions to enforce an order and which are so titled.
Page 13 | 5.8 Post Decree Litigation
After the fee is paid for reopening a case, another fee is not required unless at least six months have passed since entry of the order on the motion that reopened it.
b. Once a case is reopened and the fee is paid, another fee will not be required unless 6 months or more have elapsed since entry of the order on the motion that re-opened the case.
Page 13 | 5.8 Post Decree Litigation
For purposes of the fee rule, a modification motion filed more than six months after entry of the order reopens the case, which remains reopened until all matters in the motion are resolved.
a. Reopening for purposes of this rule means any motion for modification of an order filed more than 6 months after entry of the order. A case is considered reopened until all matters in the motion are resolved.
Page 13 | 5.8 Post Decree Litigation
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy must be sent to the Judge's office for motions scheduled through Judge Vance's Office.
All motions must be scheduled through Judge Vance's Office, via phone at 270-384-7122 or by email at kimberlykean@kycourts.net and a courtesy copy sent to the Judge's office.
Page 8 | 2.2 Regular Rule Day Schedule and Exceptions
A courtesy copy of each motion must be served on the Judge at least five days before the Rule Day by mail, fax, or email.
A courtesy copy of each motion shall also be served on the Judge at least five days prior to the Rule Day by mail, fax or email.
Page 8 | 2.3 Deadlines for Serving and Filing Motions
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
When filed material contains personal identifiers, parties must file a redacted copy and an unredacted copy in a marked, sealed envelope; access to the unredacted copy is restricted to the listed case participants and authorized court personnel.
However, where personal identifiers are required by statute or contained in other documents or exhibits filed with the court, parties shall comply with CR 7.03(1)(b) by filing one copy from which any personal data has been redacted and filing an unredacted copy in a marked and sealed envelope. The clerk of the court shall allow the unredacted sealed copy of the pleading, document. or exhibit containing personal identifiers to be accessed only by a party to the case, an attorney of record in the case, a judge of the court or other authorized court personnel, a duly authorized
Page 14 | 6.4 Protection of Personal Identifiers
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a discovery, protective-order, or sanctions motion under CR 26 or CR 37, counsel must make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute between themselves and be unable to do so.
A motion to compel discovery, for a protective order, or for sanctions may be filed pursuant to CR 26 and/or CR 37 only if counsel are unable to resolve between themselves the discovery dispute. Counsel has the duty to make a good faith effort to resolve any disputes which arise in the course of discovery.
Page 9 | Rule 2. Court Scheduling, Motion Hour, and Procedures for Filing
Parties and their attorneys must make a good-faith effort to resolve discovery disputes by agreement.
The parties and their attorneys have a duty to make a good faith effort to resolve, by agreement among them, any disputes that arise in the course of discovery.
Page 16 | Rule 7.6 Motions Relating to Discovery
If extrajudicial means have not resolved a discovery matter, the party seeking discovery may file a motion for relief to be heard on the Court's motion-hour docket.
To the extent that extrajudicial means have not disposed of the matter, the party seeking discovery may then file a motion to obtain relief, to be heard on the Court's motion hour docket.
Page 16 | Rule 7.6 Motions Relating to Discovery
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The response deadline may be extended on an oral or written motion showing good cause, including the motion’s length and complexity; a late response may be grounds to grant the motion.
Failure to file a timely response may be grounds to grant the motion, but the time for filing a response may be extended upon oral or written motion for good cause shown, including such factors as the length and complexity of the motion and supporting memorandum.
Page 9 | Rule 2. Court Scheduling, Motion Hour, and Procedures for Filing
signed by both parties, within 15 days prior to the final hearing, may, at the sole discretion of the presiding Judge, result in a continuance of any scheduled hearing.
signed by both parties, within 15 days prior to the final hearing, may, at the sole discretion of the presiding Judge, result in a continuance of any scheduled hearing.
Page 13 | Rule 5. Domestic Relations Practice
Chambers Communication Rules
After regular business hours, the authorized agency or officer must contact the district judge to consider the petition or motions.
Upon receipt of a petition after regular business hours, the authorized agency/officer shall present the petition to: THE DISTRICT JUDGE SHALL BE CONTACTED TO CONSIDER THE PETITION AND/OR MOTIONS.
Page 3 | Twenty-four Hour Accessibility
Motions must be scheduled through Judge Vance's Office by phone or email, and a courtesy copy must be sent to the Judge's office.
All motions must be scheduled through Judge Vance's Office, via phone at 270-384-7122 or by email at kimberlykean@kycourts.net and a courtesy copy sent to the Judge's office.
Page 8 | 2.2 Regular Rule Day Schedule and Exceptions
Attorneys planning to use electronic media at trial must test it at the venue for compatibility, schedule the test with the Circuit Court Clerk, and have a deputy court clerk present.
Attorneys planning to use electronic media at trial shall test the equipment at the appropriate venue to ensure compatibility with the existing equipment. Counsel shall schedule an appropriate date and time to test the use of electronic media with the Circuit Court Clerk. A deputy court clerk shall be present during the test.
Page 14 | 6.2 Use of Technology at Trial
When a case set for trial settles, the parties must immediately notify the Circuit Clerk's office and the Court.
When any action which is set for trial is settled, the parties shall immediately notify the office of the Circuit Clerk and the Court of this fact.
Page 16 | Rule 7.4 Settled Cases
After regular business hours, the authorized agency or officer must contact the district judge to consider the petition or motions.
Upon receipt of a petition after regular business hours, the authorized agency/officer shall present the petition to: THE DISTRICT JUDGE SHALL BE CONTACTED TO CONSIDER THE PETITION AND/OR MOTIONS.
Page 24 | Rule 4. Domestic Violence Protocol and 24 hour access policy
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Adair/Casey Circuit Court Clerk’s office, which will set a hearing on the next available domestic violence docket in the court that issued or modified the EPO or DVO.
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: THE OFFICE OF THE ADAIR/CASEY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK, WHO WILL SET THE MATTER FOR A HEARING ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOCKET IN THE COURT WHICH ISSUED OR MODIFIED THE EPO OR DVO
Page 4 | IV. Contempt Proceedings
Attorneys must promptly notify the court and all other counsel of circumstances requiring their absence or tardiness.
Attorneys shall give prompt notice to the court and to all other counsel in the case, of any circumstances requiring his/her absence or tardiness.
Page 7 | 1.8 Punctuality, Expedition and Settlement
Attorneys must promptly inform the court of any full or partial settlement or continuance of a matter set for hearing or trial.
They will promptly inform the court of any settlement, partial or entire, with any party or the continuance of any matter set for hearing or trial.
Page 7 | 1.8 Punctuality, Expedition and Settlement
The Circuit Clerk and Circuit Judge must be notified when a case is ready for submission.
In either event, the office of the Circuit Clerk and Circuit Judge shall be notified that the case is ready for the Court to take under submission.
Page 11 | 5.2 Submission of Cases to the Court
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: THE OFFICE OF THE ADAIR/CASEY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK, WHO WILL SET THE MATTER FOR A HEARING ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOCKET IN THE COURT WHICH ISSUED OR MODIFIED THE EPO OR DVO
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: THE OFFICE OF THE ADAIR/CASEY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK, WHO WILL SET THE MATTER FOR A HEARING ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOCKET IN THE COURT WHICH ISSUED OR MODIFIED THE EPO OR DVO
Page 25 | Domestic Violence Protocol and 24 hour access policy