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Document Format Requirements14 rules
The criminal docket shall be conducted in-person. No party or counsel shall appear by teleconference method without leave of court.
The order referring the case to the Master Commissioner must use the AOC-141 form or its equivalent.
Court's wording
Every motion for default or summary judgment and order of sale shall be served by facsimile, e-mail, or U.S. Mail on the Master Commissioner at the time of the filing and accompanied by a tendered judgment and order of sale and an order referring the case to the Master Commissioner (AOC-141 form or its equivalent).
A tendered order may be submitted with the motion, but it must be on separate paper and may not be included in, added to, or permanently affixed to the motion.
Court's wording
A tendered order may be submitted to the Clerk along with the subject motion . However, no tendered orders shall be contained in or added to the motion itself, nor shall it be permanently affixed to the motion . All tendered orders shall be submitted on additional paper separate from the motion .
Pleadings, briefs, and motions must meet the stated paper, ink, type, font-size, and margin specifications; pleadings, briefs, and documents must be double-spaced in the body, with the stated exception for indented inserts.
- Margins
- Bottom 1 inch; Left 1 inch; Right 1 inch
- Paper size
- Letter
Court's wording
All pleadings, briefs and motions shall be typewritten, on 16 pounds or heavier, white, opaque, unglazed paper, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, and must be written with black ink and with type which is clean and does not blur the letters . All pleadings, briefs and motions shall be written in type never smaller than pica, and larger type is preferable, especially in briefs . Every pleading, brief and document shall contain an upper margin that will accomodate the double-hole fastener in the Clerk's file, and the remaining sides and bottom shall contain at least a one-inch margin . Pleadings, briefs and documents shall be double spaced in the body of same, but quotations, citations, descriptive and similar inserts may be single spaced if indented .
Pre-printed forms, other than those presribed by the Administrative Office of the Courts, shall not be permitted .
Photocopies of exhibits may be used only if clearly legible and reproduced on one side of the paper .
All other exhibits filed with pleadings shall be clearly legible and, where proper, shall be properly authenticated . All exhibits prepared in the office of the counsel filing them shall be typewritten and on only one side of the paper .
In maintenance or divorce trials, testimony must be taken by deposition unless the parties choose the alternate trial method provided in LR25JC 21.02.
Court's wording
Pursuant to the mandate of Rule 43 .04 of the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure, in all trials concerning maintenance or divorce, the testimony shall be taken by deposition, unless the parties opt for the alternate method for trial of said actions provided below (LR25JC 21 .02) .
All hearings shall be conducted on the video record .
The information set forth in the disclosures and the order of presentation shall not vary from the facsimile .
The required disclosures must use a Court-approved format, for which the order attaches a facsimile.
Court's wording
BE IT ORDERED, in all actions for dissolution of marriage in which an agreement regarding all issues has not been reached within fifteen (15) days of the filing date, the parties shall file sworn disclosures in a format approved by the Court, a facsimile of which is attached hereto .
NOTE : If the space provided in any category is insufficient, attach a separate sheet following the same format for each category .
With the exception of docket entries made by the Court, all motions. less than 12 point font, double-spaced and in the English language. pleadings and orders shall be typewritten on white 8 1/2 x 11 paper. in no
- Line spacing
- Double
- Paper size
- Letter
- Motion
- Pleading
- Order
Formatting
- •Docket entries made by the Court are excepted
Sheet on a form approved by the Court.
Document Filing Requirements92 rules
4:3 Scope of Appearance: Unless counsel specifies otherwise on the record, an entry of appearance is a general appearance for all purposes. An entry of appearance for a limited purpose shall specify the limited nature of counsel's representation of the client.
On the pleadings and in the entry of appearance, counsel shall set forth counsel's office, address, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
In all cases, upon being retained, counsel shall file a written entry of appearance, unless counsel's entry of appearance is apparent from pleadings filed.
Counsel must remain of record through the time to appeal from final judgment or order unless the Court relieves counsel upon written motion and notice.
Court's wording
4.2 Withdrawal: Once having entered appearance, counsel shall remain of record, unless relieved of responsibilities by the Court upon written motion and notice (with copy of said motion served upon the client), until expiration of the time for filing a notice of appeal after the entry of a final judgment or order.
The Commonwealth and the Defendant must represent to the Court that a good faith effort has been made to resolve the matters complained of in the indictment.
Any motion not accompanied by notice of date for hearing shall be summarily overruled except for good cause shown.
Unless good cause is shown or the Court directs otherwise, parties must submit written instructions at or before the Pre-Trial Conference; they may present further instructions as later proceedings indicate.
Court's wording
Except for good cause shown, or unless otherwise directed by the Court, the parties shall comply with the following prior to a Pre-Trial Conference: c. At or before the Pre-Trial Conference, submit written instructions incorporating the parties' then understanding of the issues and the law, without prejudice to the right to present further instruction as may be indicated by subsequent proceedings;
A proposed order or judgment shall be tendered with any motion.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Any party making a claim for damages shall submit an itemized statement of damages and amounts claimed in the trial brief.
If the proposed order or judgment is not satisfactory to opposing counsel, counsel shall immediately make any objections known to the Court and present that party's alternative version of the order or judgment.
An Agreed Order of Dismissal, signed by all parties or their counsel, shall be prepared and tendered to the presiding judge for signature upon the settlement of any civil action.
The order of sale shall specifically indicate the purpose of the referral and the duties to be performed by the Master Commissioner and shall include a Clerk's Certificate indicating a copy of the order of sale is to be served on the Master Commissioner.
The specified motion and order-of-sale filings must be accompanied by a tendered judgment and order of sale and an order referring the case to the Master Commissioner.
Court's wording
Every motion for default or summary judgment and order of sale shall be served by facsimile, e-mail, or U.S. Mail on the Master Commissioner at the time of the filing and accompanied by a tendered judgment and order of sale and an order referring the case to the Master Commissioner (AOC-141 form or its equivalent).
Any motion not accompanied by notice of date for hearing shall be summarily overruled except for good cause shown .
All motions for which authorities are relied upon shall be accompanied by citations of such authorities .
The motion must be accompanied by a certificate of the attorney that no papers have been served upon him by the party in default, or by anyone in his behalf .
A party seeking default judgment must file a written application.
Court's wording
A party seeking a judgment by default, where Rules 55 .01, 5 .01, or 6 .03 of the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure apply, shall file a written application for such a judgment, a copy of which shall be delivered to defendant at his last known address at least three (3) days, or mailed at least six (6) days, prior to the date set for hearing .
Unless good cause is shown or the Court directs otherwise, parties must submit written instructions stating their then-current understanding of the issues and law at or before the pretrial conference.
Court's wording
Except for good cause shown, or unless otherwise directed by the Court, the parties shall comply with the following prior to the pre-trial conference : (c) At or before the pre-trial conference, submit written instructions incorporating the parties' then understanding of the issues and the law, without prejudice to the right to present further instruction as may be indicated by subsequent proceedings ;
A party seeking Summary Judgment, Dismissal (in whole or in part) or any Interlocutory relief shall file a notice of submission with the Clerk, along with a copy of same 'to the judge so that matters may be efficiently addressed by the Court .
The first brief, filed by the party bearing the burden or as directed by the Court, must include a statement of the action's subject matter, relevant facts with record references when available, issues presented, and supporting argument and authorities.
- Document
- Brief
Must include
- •Statement of facts
Court's wording
The brief for the party bearing the burden on the issue or for the party whose brief must be filed first by direction of the Court shall contain : (a) a brief statement of the subject matter of this action ; (b) a fair and concise statement of the relevant facts with proper reference to the record when available supporting each statement ; (c) a clear statement of the issues of law and fact presented for determination ; and (d) the argument, with proper record references, when available, and the authorities relied upon in support of each issue .
Whenever any ruling is made, verdict returned, or judgment rendered, an order or Judgment in conformity therewith shall be prepared and tendered by counsel within ten (10) days from date of ruling .
The brief for the opposing parties shall present the controversy in the same manner as described above, except that it shall not restate the facts or the issues further than necessary to correct errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the adversary's presentation of the controversy .
The caption to all Orders shall state the exact nature of the Order, for example, "Order of Dismissal," "Order Fixing Temporary Maintenance," "Order Directing Answering of Interrogatories," etc .
- Document
- Order
- Placement
- Caption
(i) written objections thereto, including a time for a hearing obtained pursuant to these rules, have been filed and served by the objecting party ;
When signed by the judge, order or Judgment shall be delivered to the Clerk for entry .
An order or judgment requiring Clerk notification must include a service notation immediately below its date and sufficient copies for the Clerk to complete service.
Court's wording
Any Order or Judgment which the Clerk must give notification shall contain a notation immediately below the date of the Order calling to the Clerk's attention the fact that the Order should be served pursuant to Rule 77 .04 of the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure, and sufficient copies shall be furnished to permit the Clerk to complete service .
The proposed order or Judgment, for purposes of this paragraph, shall include a Certificate of Service showing the fact of the tender and service, the date of the same, and that the proposed order or Judgment will be signed and entered unless written objections have been filed within ten (10) days from the date of service .
- Document
- Proposed order
Must include
- •Certificate of service
After conclusion of a trial, no attorney, nor his/her representative, shall contact a juror without first filing a motion requesting leave of court to make inquiry of jurors . The motion shall state with specificity the purpose of the motion and the nature of the inquiry
Nonresident counsel must designate in writing, when the first responsive pleading is filed, a Kentucky Bar member residing in the state to receive notices and papers; the court may strike the party’s pleadings for failure to do so.
Court's wording
whenever a party to a case is , represented by counsel not residing within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, such counsel shall designate in writing, at the time the first responsive pleading is filed, some member of the Kentucky Bar Association residing within this state upon whom notices and papers may be served . Upon his/her failure to do so, the Court may, upon motion, strike all pleadings of such party .
such Order or Judgment shall contain a certificate of the counsel preparing same, at the bottom of the last page thereof, to the effect that it is an Order or Judgment concerning which the Clerk is required to serve on the Commissioner .
Attorneys seeking credit for this representation must send Legal Services a Notice of Representation and the client's eligibility form.
Court's wording
Attorneys choosing to donate legal services to an eligible client who has not been referred to the panel by Legal Services, in order to receive credit for representing said clients pursuant to LR25JC XIX, shall complete and forward to Legal Services a Notice of Representation of client, along with Legal Services form reflecting the clients eligibility .
The Commissioner shall, when directed by order or Judgment to take any action, report the action taken by means of a report or memorandum, in order that the record shall be complete in all respects .
The initial order or judgment served on the Commissioner must name all parties in the caption and include counsel and representation details, including mailing addresses for unrepresented parties, on its last page.
- Document
- Initial order or judgment
Must include
- •Caption
Court's wording
The initial Order or Judgment served upon the Commissioner shall contain in the caption or style, the names of all parties ; and shall include in the last page, the names and addresses of all counsel, the parties represented, as well as a notation concerning the fact that any parties are not represented by counsel, and in that case, the mailing address of such parties .
When a domestic relations case with deposition proof is submitted, each party must file a concise brief with supporting authorities and detailed financial disclosures, property classifications, and a proposed equitable division.
Court's wording
Upon submission of every domestic relations case in which the proof is taken by deposition, each party shall submit a concise brief outlining that party's contentions, with supporting authorities, and containing a detailed financial disclosure form listing the parties' assets, defining as to marital or non- marital property, and proposing a fair and equitable division of such property
In the event the Commissioner is recused from a particular proceeding, the cause shall be transferred to the other Commissioner appointed in the 25th Judicial Circuit for further proceedings
In order to elect this process, counsel must file a Motion to Assign, Waiver, Entry of Appearance and Agreement to Take Proof by Deposition in the record
No discovery shall be had until the verified factual disclosure form has been filed
Counsel must submit a proposed Special Assignment order appointing the other Commissioner, and the order must be entered for the transfer to take effect.
- Document
- Special assignment order
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
Counsel for the parties shall submit to the circuit judge assigned to the matter a proposed order of Special Assignment, appointing the other Commissioner to hear the matter . The Order of Special Assignment must be entered in order to effectuate the transfer to the other Commissioner
To exercise the option to have the case heard orally, Petitioner shall file a motion to assign for hearing before the Commissioner
No final trial date shall be assigned if the motion therefor is not accompanied by the verified factual disclosure form
A motion to assign proceedings for final trial must include the filing party’s mandatory verified factual disclosure form.
Court's wording
A motion to assign proceedings for final trial shall be accompanied by a verified factual disclosure form for the party filing the motion . Said verified factual disclosure form is attached to these rules and is mandatory
21 .09 Proposed Decree : The Commissioner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations shall be submitted to the Court, along with a proposed decree . Such proposed decree shall be drafted and submitted by counsel of the parties .
Prior to the submission of the matter to the Circuit Judge for his/her signature on a final judgment, there shall appear in the record a certificate from the Clerk that all court costs have been paid .
An appeal from the Commissioner’s report must use the specified title and briefly state the express reasons for the appeal.
Court's wording
21 .10 Exceptions to Recommendations : Appeals from the Commissioner's report shall be styled "Objections to Report of Master Commissioner and Motion to Set Aside (or Modify, as the case may be) Report ." Such objection and motion shall briefly state express reasons for appeal .
21 .16 Factual Disclosure Requirement : In contested cases, verified factual disclosure forms, attached hereto, shall be filed and served on every other party not less than ten (10) days before the hearing date, or, if proof is to be taken by deposition, ten (10) days before the taking of the first deposition .
Agreements filed of record must be signed by both parties and, when a party is represented, by counsel; an unrepresented party’s agreement must be signed and acknowledged before a person authorized under the cited statutes.
Court's wording
21 .14 Agreements Acknowledged : All agreements between parties filed of record must be signed by both parties . In the event that a party is represented by counsel, the agreement must also be signed by counsel . If a party is not represented by counsel, such agreements must be signed and acknowledged before a person authorized to take acknowledgements under KRS 382 .140 and KRS 348 .380 .
A worksheet shall be completed and filed in each case .
If there is a deviation from the award arrived at by using the Guidelines, the pleadings shall state that the parties are aware of the Guidelines award and knowingly agree to depart from same .
In dissolution actions where the parties have not reached agreement on all issues within 15 days of filing, the parties must file sworn disclosures.
- Document
- Disclosure
Must include
- •Sworn disclosures
Court's wording
BE IT ORDERED, in all actions for dissolution of marriage in which an agreement regarding all issues has not been reached within fifteen (15) days of the filing date, the parties shall file sworn disclosures in a format approved by the Court, a facsimile of which is attached hereto .
If you assert a non-marital interest in any property listed at V or VI, attach Schedule "A", Property Valuation
For household goods and furnishings in dispute, use Schedule B; Schedule B is unnecessary if the subject property has been divided by the parties.
Court's wording
IX . PERSONAL PROPERTY :(Household Goods & Furnishings if in dispute) Attach on Schedule "B" Total Value : Husband Wife Court Decision Schedule "B" is not necessary as subject property has been divided by parties .
REQUIRED SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS have attached to this schedule : My three most recent and consecutive pay stubs . A full and complete copy of my last Federal Tax Return . The first page of my last State Tax Return . Financial account statements .
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.
If reassignment or transfer occurs, the issuing judge shall re-issue a summons until the receiving judge may hear the matter.
Subsequent orders cancelling or rescheduling dockets shall be filed with the Circuit Clerk.
Prior to the taking of testimony on any motion, counsel shall certify, either in writing or on the record that a good faith attempt has been made through negotiations to resolve the issue(s) to be heard.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Parties may file motions under the e-filing protocol, and compliant e-filed motions are deemed properly filed.
This Rule in no way precludes a party from filing motions in compliance with the e-filing system. Motions filed in compliance with the e-filing protocol shall be deemed properly filed.
Page 8 | 6.7 Courtesy Copies
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions may not be filed on the morning of trial unless the Court grants leave.
No motions may be filed the morning of the trial without leave of the Court.
Page 5 | 5.5 Jury Trials
Unless the Court directs otherwise, cases must be placed on the Motion Docket by close of business on the preceding Friday, or on the preceding Thursday if Friday is a holiday.
Unless otherwise directed by the Court, all cases must be placed on the Motion Docket by the close of business on the Friday preceding the regular Motion Docket (unless Friday is a holiday, in which event it shall be close of business on the Thursday preceding the docket).
Page 6 | 5.10 Filing Deadline
E-mailed or faxed motions are not recognized by the Court until the original is received and entered in the record by the appropriate Circuit Clerk.
Parties may e-mail or fax motions to the Court prior to the hearing date for informational purposes, but e-mailed or faxed motions shall not be recognized by the Court until the original is received and entered in the record by the appropriate Circuit Clerk.
Page 7 | 6.7 Courtesy Copies
Cases must be placed on the Motion Docket by close of business Monday before the Motion Day, or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday; exceptions require leave of Court.
All cases must be placed on the Motion Docket by the close of business on the Monday preceding the regular Motion Day (unless that Monday is a holiday, in which event, it shall be the close of business on the preceding Friday) to stand for hearing on the following regular Motion Day . Any exception to this docketing rule shall be by leave of Court only, and the Clerk is directed to close the docket for the next Motion Day at the close of business on the preceding Monday .
Page 5 | 2.13 Motion Docket
Counsel must prepare and tender a conforming order or judgment within ten days of a ruling, verdict, or judgment.
Whenever any ruling is made, verdict returned, or judgment rendered, an order or Judgment in conformity therewith shall be prepared and tendered by counsel within ten (10) days from date of ruling .
Page 12 | RULE X. ENTRY OF ORDERS AND JUDGMENTS; 10.01 Preparation of Orders and Judgments
Written objections to the proposed order or judgment must be filed within ten days from service to prevent its stated signing and entry.
The proposed order or Judgment, for purposes of this paragraph, shall include a Certificate of Service showing the fact of the tender and service, the date of the same, and that the proposed order or Judgment will be signed and entered unless written objections have been filed within ten (10) days from the date of service .
Page 13 | 10.02 Presentation of Order or Judgment to the Court
Counsel may present the order or judgment after ten days from tendering the original to the Clerk, unless timely objections are filed and served or the Court, for good reason, declines entry and schedules a hearing.
(b) After the passage of ten (10) days from the date of tendering the original of said Order or Judgment to the Clerk, with service of a copy of same upon counsel for all parties, unless : (i) written objections thereto, including a time for a hearing obtained pursuant to these rules, have been filed and served by the objecting party ; or (ii) the Court, for good reason, feels that said Order or Judgment should not be entered, in which case, the Court will notify all counsel of time and place for a hearing to be had on the tendered Order or Judgment .
Page 13 | 10.02 Presentation of Order or Judgment to the Court
Nonresident counsel must make the written designation no later than the filing of the first responsive pleading.
whenever a party to a case is , represented by counsel not residing within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, such counsel shall designate in writing, at the time the first responsive pleading is filed, some member of the Kentucky Bar Association residing within this state upon whom notices and papers may be served . Upon his/her failure to do so, the Court may, upon motion, strike all pleadings of such party .
Page 19 | RULE XVII. ATTORNEYS
The Petitioner's proof cannot begin until the time to file an answer has expired.
The proof for the Petitioner shall not be commenced until the time for filing an answer has expired,
Page 22 | 21.01 Regular Method of Trial for Domestic Relations Actions
The Petitioner's proof must be completed within 30 days after the time for filing an answer expires.
said proof shall be complete within thirty (30) days thereafter ;
Page 22 | 21.01 Regular Method of Trial for Domestic Relations Actions
The parties have 10 days after the Respondent's proof period to complete any rebuttal.
parties shall then have ten (10) days in which to complete any rebuttal .
Page 22 | 21.01 Regular Method of Trial for Domestic Relations Actions
The Respondent must complete their proof within the following 30 days.
the Respondent shall complete his/her proof within the following thirty (30) days ;
Page 22 | 21.01 Regular Method of Trial for Domestic Relations Actions
After the proof and rebuttal periods, the case stands for submission at the next regular Motion Day of the assigned division.
The case shall then stand for submission at the next regular Motion Day of the division to which the case has been assigned .
Page 22 | 21.01 Regular Method of Trial for Domestic Relations Actions
A dissolution proceeding tried by oral testimony may not be assigned for trial until 30 days have elapsed after the joint petition is filed or the respondent is actually or constructively summoned by warning order.
No proceeding by oral testimony for dissolution of marriage, including joint petition, shall be assigned for trial until thirty (30) days have elapsed following the date the joint petition is filed, or the Respondent is actually summoned or is deemed to have been summoned by warning order
Page 24 | 21.07 Assignment for Hearing
In no event shall any such case be assigned for trial before thirty (30) days have elapsed following entry of appearance or service of summons
In no event shall any such case be assigned for trial before thirty (30) days have elapsed following entry of appearance or service of summons
Page 24 | 21.07 Assignment for Hearing
The opposing party’s verified factual disclosure form must be filed within 10 days after service of the motion for a final trial date.
The verified factual disclosure form for the opposing party shall be filed within ten (10) days of the service of the motion for final trial date
Page 24 | 21.07 Assignment for Hearing
When there are infant children, the case may not be assigned for trial until 60 days have elapsed from the earliest of service of summons, appearance, or responsive pleading.
if there are infant children, before sixty (60) days have elapsed from the date of service of summons, appearance or responsive pleading, whichever occurs first
Page 24 | 21.07 Assignment for Hearing
The Commissioner must act immediately on temporary-order hearings and inform all parties or their attorneys of the decision within two working days after the hearing.
21 .13 Temporary Orders : All hearings for temporary orders shall receive immediate action by the Commissioner, and he/she shall inform all parties or their attorneys of his/her decision within two (2) working days following the hearing .
Page 25 | 21.13 Temporary Orders
The appellant must schedule the hearing for the next available Motion Day.
The appellant shall schedule the hearing for the next available Motion Day .
Page 25 | 21.10 Exceptions to Recommendations
The Commissioner must submit findings, conclusions, and recommendations within 20 days after the hearing in dissolution actions.
21 .08 Recommended Findings and Conclusions : The Commissioner shall report by making Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations to the Court in all dissolution actions on or before twenty (20) days from the date of hearing .
Page 25 | 21.08 Recommended Findings and Conclusions
In contested cases, factual disclosure forms must be filed at least 10 days before the hearing or, if proof will be taken by deposition, at least 10 days before the first deposition.
21 .16 Factual Disclosure Requirement : In contested cases, verified factual disclosure forms, attached hereto, shall be filed and served on every other party not less than ten (10) days before the hearing date, or, if proof is to be taken by deposition, ten (10) days before the taking of the first deposition .
Page 26 | 21.16 Factual Disclosure Requirement
The respondent must file disclosures within 15 days after the petitioner files disclosures, if the order's disclosure requirement applies.
the Respondent shall file disclosures within fifteen (15) days of the Petitioner's filing
Page 27 | ORDER
The petitioner must file the disclosures within 15 days after filing the petition, if the order's disclosure requirement applies.
The Petitioner shall first file said disclosures within fifteen (15) days of the filing of the petition
Page 27 | ORDER
Petitioners must not be sent away or left waiting for extended periods.
Petitioners shall not be sent away or left waiting for extended periods of time.
Page 2 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
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.
Page 2 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
All motions to be heard on cither the Monday or Tuesday Domestic Motion Docket shall be filed and served on or before the close of business 10 days prior to the hearing on the motion
All motions to be heard on cither the Monday or Tuesday Domestic Motion Docket shall be filed and served on or before the close of business 10 days prior to the hearing on the motion
Civil cases
Page 3 | 2.02 Motion Requirements
The Pre-caring Memorandum containing the petitioner's request must be filed before the Case Management Conference.
Petitioner shall make the request on the Pre-caring Memorandum filed prior to the Case Management Conference.
Civil cases
Page 7 | 7.07 Method of Final Hearing
Each party must file a Pre-hearing Memorandum at least seven days before the Case Management Conference.
At least seven (7) days prior to the Case Management Conference. cach party shall file a Pre-hearing Memorandum
Civil cases
Page 9 | RULE 7. DOMESTIC RELATIONS PRACTICE
The Cross Reference Data Sheet must be filed simultaneously with the initial pleading.
In order to promote the goal of"one family, one judge". simultaneous with the filing of auy initial pleading, the Petitioner or Movant shall also file with the clerk a Cross Reference Data Sheet on a form approved by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 11 | 9.02 ASSIGNMENT OF CASES AND CONSOLIDATION AND JOINING TOGETHER OF RELATED ACTIONS
The joint statement must be submitted within ten days after mediation terminates.
If some but not all of the issues in the case are settled during mediation or if agreements are reached to limit discovery or on any other matter, the parties shall submit a joint statement to the Court remain for trial. This statement shall be submitted within ten (10) enumerating the issues that have been resolved and the issues that retured to the Court's active docket in compliance with FCRPP days of the termination of mediation.
Civil cases
Page 11 | Reporting to the Court
F. The court shall review a petition for a protective order immediately upon its filing. KRS 403.730, KRS 456.040. 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.
F. The court shall review a petition for a protective order immediately upon its filing. KRS 403.730, KRS 456.040. 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.
Civil cases
Page 15 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases, F
Failure to respond to a motion with a supporting statement or memorandum may be grounds to deny leave to file a response after the hearing-notice deadline.
Failure to file a response to a motion accompanied by such a statement or memorandum may be grounds for denying a request for leave to file such a response after the time specified for a hearing of said motion .
Page 5 | 2.15 Citation of Authorities with Motions
A properly served party may file a response with a statement or memorandum and supporting citations by the time stated in the motion hearing notice.
Any party, properly served with a motion accompanied by a statement or memorandum of law supporting said motion, may file a response containing either a statement or memorandum of law, with citation of supporting authorities, at or prior to the time specified in the notice of hearing of the motion .
Page 5 | 2.15 Citation of Authorities with Motions
An opposing party is not required to file a responsive pleading to a pleading with an unfiled referenced exhibit until that exhibit is filed.
If any exhibit (or copy of exhibit) referred to in a pleading as a part thereof be not filed, the opposing party shall not be required to file a responsive pleading thereto until the same shall have been filed ; but at his/her election, the opposing party may require such exhibit to be filed under the penalty of the pleading being dismissed or stricken from , the record .
Page 12 | RULE IX. EXHIBITS TO PLEADINGS; 9.01 Exhibits to be Filed; Effect of Failure
The annual donated legal services panel list is due to the Circuit Clerk on or about January 1.
In each county, on or about January 1st of each year, the President of the local bar association shall present a - list of all attorneys who adhere to this policy to the Circuit Clerk .
Page 20 | RULE XIX. DONATED LEGAL SERVICES
Unless Respondent promptly objects prior to the date of the hearing, it will be considered that both parties have opted to proceed by oral testimony
Unless Respondent promptly objects prior to the date of the hearing, it will be considered that both parties have opted to proceed by oral testimony
Page 23 | 21.02 Alternate Method of Trial for Domestic Relations Actions
The Commissioner must rule on all other matters in an expeditious manner.
All other matters shall be ruled upon by the Commissioner in an expeditious manner .
Page 25 | 21.13 Temporary Orders
The petitioner may respond within 10 days of the referenced filing.
and the Petitioner may respond within ten (10) days of said filing .
Page 27 | ORDER
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
The opposing party may file a verified response or supporting affidavits 48 hours before the hearing.
to which the opposing party may file a verified response or supporting affidavits 48 hours prior to the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 2.02 Motion Requirements
In cases where parental rights are terminated at a final hearing. pursuant 10 FCRPP 36, a review shall be docketed by the Court 90 days from the date
In cases where parental rights are terminated at a final hearing. pursuant 10 FCRPP 36, a review shall be docketed by the Court 90 days from the date
Civil cases
Page 4 | 3.05 Review
A defendant may seek to resolve the case by filing a Motion to Enter a Guilty Plea at any time before trial, for hearing on the presiding judge's next available criminal docket.
At any time prior to trial, a defendant who wishes to resolve his/her case by entering a guilty plea may do so by filing a Motion to Enter a Guilty Plea to be heard on the presiding judge's next available criminal docket.
Page 5 | 5.6 Settlement of Cases
Counsel may tender proposed jury instructions at any time before trial begins.
Counsel may tender proposed jury instructions any time prior to the commencement of the trial.
Page 5 | 5.5 Jury Trials
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of a motion to withdraw must be served upon the client.
Once having entered appearance, counsel shall remain of record, unless relieved of responsibilities by the Court upon written motion and notice (with copy of said motion served upon the client), until expiration of the time for filing a notice of appeal after the entry of a final judgment or order.
Page 4 | 4.2 Withdrawal
Serve each motion for default or summary judgment and order of sale on the Master Commissioner by fax, email, or U.S. Mail when filed, with a tendered judgment and order of sale and a referral order.
Every motion for default or summary judgment and order of sale shall be served by facsimile, e-mail, or U.S. Mail on the Master Commissioner at the time of the filing and accompanied by a tendered judgment and order of sale and an order referring the case to the Master Commissioner (AOC-141 form or its equivalent).
Page 10 | 8.2 Motion for Judgment and Order of bale
A copy of the default-judgment application must be delivered to the defendant at the defendant’s last known address at least three days before the hearing.
A party seeking a judgment by default, where Rules 55 .01, 5 .01, or 6 .03 of the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure apply, shall file a written application for such a judgment, a copy of which shall be delivered to defendant at his last known address at least three (3) days, or mailed at least six (6) days, prior to the date set for hearing .
Page 10 | RULE V. DEFAULT JUDGMENTS
The procedure for presenting the order or judgment after tendering the original includes serving a copy on counsel for all parties.
(b) After the passage of ten (10) days from the date of tendering the original of said Order or Judgment to the Clerk, with service of a copy of same upon counsel for all parties, unless :
Page 13 | 10.02 Presentation of Order or Judgment to the Court
(i) written objections thereto, including a time for a hearing obtained pursuant to these rules, have been filed and served by the objecting party ;
(i) written objections thereto, including a time for a hearing obtained pursuant to these rules, have been filed and served by the objecting party ;
Page 13 | 10.02 Presentation of Order or Judgment to the Court
A notice to take depositions must be served a reasonable time before the depositions.
A notice to take depositions shall be served within a reasonable time prior to the date on which the depositions are to be taken
Page 16 | Rule XIII. Depositions and Discovery; 13.01 Notice to Take
The Commonwealth Attorney must deliver sufficient indictment copies to the Clerk with the original so that each defendant receives a copy when served with a warrant or summons.
15 .01 Copies of Indictments : At the time of the preparation of each indictment or information, the Commonwealth Attorney shall prepare sufficient copies and deliver the same to the Clerk, with the original, so that a copy shall be delivered to each defendant when he/she is served with the warrant or summons .
Page 18 | RULE XV. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
A motion to withdraw as counsel must be served on the party under Rule 5 of the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure.
Such motion shall be served on the party as provided by Rule 5 of the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure .
Page 19 | RULE XVI. APPEARANCES AND SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
The Clerk must serve the Master Commissioner with any order or judgment involving or requiring the Commissioner's action.
Any Order or Judgment involving or requiring action by the Master Commissioner ("Commissioner") shall be served upon said Commissioner, by the Clerk,
Page 21 | RULE XX. PRACTICE BEFORE MASTER COMMISSIONER
The Clerk of the Court must copy the entire file and mail the copy to the other Commissioner.
the Clerk of the Court shall copy the file in its entirety and mail said copy to the other Commissioner
Page 23 | 21.06 Master Commissioners Recusal
For further pleadings, counsel must mail a copy directly to the other Commissioner and file the original with the Clerk of the Court.
For any further pleadings, counsel shall be responsible for mailing a copy of same directly to the other Commissioner and the original shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court.
Page 23 | 21.06 Master Commissioners Recusal
The Clerk must notify each party when the Commissioner’s report is filed unless notice is waived in writing, including by endorsement on the papers.
Each party shall be notified of the filing of the Commissioner's report by the Clerk, pursuant to Rule 53 .06(1) of the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure, unless waived in writing (which waiver may be by endorsement on said papers) .
Page 25 | 21.09 Proposed Decree
In contested cases, factual disclosure forms must be served on every other party at least 10 days before the hearing or, if proof will be taken by deposition, at least 10 days before the first deposition.
21 .16 Factual Disclosure Requirement : In contested cases, verified factual disclosure forms, attached hereto, shall be filed and served on every other party not less than ten (10) days before the hearing date, or, if proof is to be taken by deposition, ten (10) days before the taking of the first deposition .
Page 26 | 21.16 Factual Disclosure Requirement
All motions to be heard on cither the Monday or Tuesday Domestic Motion Docket shall be filed and served on or before the close of business 10 days prior to the hearing on the motion
All motions to be heard on cither the Monday or Tuesday Domestic Motion Docket shall be filed and served on or before the close of business 10 days prior to the hearing on the motion
Civil cases
Page 3 | 2.02 Motion Requirements
After a hearing date is assigned, the requesting party must serve notice on all necessary parties in accordance with KRS 199.515.
Upon assignment of a hearing date, the requesting party shall serve notice of the hearing to all necessary parties in accordance with KRS 199.515.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 3.01 Adoption Hearings
After a final hearing date is assigned, the requesting party must serve notice of the hearing on all parties.
Upon assignment of a final hearing date, the requesting party shall serve notice of the hearing to all parties.
Civil cases
Page 8 | 7.08 Uncontested Final Hearings
The written motion seeking a video judicial order must include notice to the parties and the child's Guardian Ad Litem, if any.
An individual requesting a video judicial order must file a written motion, with notice to the parties. including the child's Guardian Ad Litem, if any, and set forth the purpose of the request.
Civil cases
Page 12 | 9.04 REVIEW OF RECORDED COURT PROCEEDINGS
At the commencement, or during the course of the trial, the Court may receive from either counsel, with counsel furnishing copy thereof to opposing counsel, a typewritten statement of legal questions that are anticipated to arise during the course of the trial upon the receipt of evidence, and authorities relied upon by counsel in support of their contentions on each of said questions .
At the commencement, or during the course of the trial, the Court may receive from either counsel, with counsel furnishing copy thereof to opposing counsel, a typewritten statement of legal questions that are anticipated to arise during the course of the trial upon the receipt of evidence, and authorities relied upon by counsel in support of their contentions on each of said questions .
Page 12 | RULE VIII. PLEADINGS AND BRIEFS; 8.03 Statement of Legal Questions Anticipated
Counsel may waive service of an order or judgment and notice of entry in writing.
Counsel may waive in writing service of any Order or Judgment, and notice of entry .
Page 13 | 10.04 Notice of Entry ; Copies ; Waiver of Notice
The Clerk will mail submitted Commissioner’s fees to the Commissioner’s office address.
The Clerk will mail the submitted Commissioner's fees to his/her office address
Page 24 | 21.06 Master Commissioners Recusal
As an aspirational guideline, a lawyer should seek agreement with opposing counsel on deposition dates and court appearances, except routine motions, rather than merely serving notice.
3. A lawyer should respect opposing counsel's schedule by seeking agreement on deposition dates and court appearances (other than routine motions) rather than merely serving notice .
Page 46 | KENTUCKY BAR ASSOCIATION CODE OF PROFESSIONAL COURTESY
As an aspirational guideline, a lawyer should give timely notice to opposing counsel before taking adverse action against a represented litigant, unless ex parte proceedings are allowed.
1. A lawyer should avoid taking action adverse to the interests of a litigant known to be represented without timely notice to opposing counsel unless ex parte proceedings are allowed .
Page 46 | KENTUCKY BAR ASSOCIATION CODE OF PROFESSIONAL COURTESY
Filing Fees and Waivers
The Commissioner’s fee is $40 per hour, assessed at $10 per quarter hour or part thereof, payable by money order or an attorney-drawn check through the Circuit Clerk by the fifth working day after the final hearing; fees are capped at $600 unless the stated approvals are obtained.
21 .12 Commissioners Fee : The Commissioner shall receive a fee of $40 .00 per hour, assessed at a rate of $10 .00 for each quarter hour or part thereof . All monies so paid shall be either : (a) by money order or (b) by check drawn by the attorney . No more than $600 .00 shall be assessed in any case unless recommended by the Circuit Judge and approved by the Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court . Such fees shall be paid through the Office of the Circuit Clerk to the Commissioner and shall be due on the fifth working day following the conclusion of the final hearing .
Page 25 | 21.12 Commissioners Fee
21 .11 Court Costs : Directly after a final domestic relations matter is heard by the Commissioner, or submitted for final judgment on depositions as hereinafter provided, both parties shall secure payment of all court costs incurred, including the cost of recording the judgment, except as provided at LR25JC 21 .12 .
21 .11 Court Costs : Directly after a final domestic relations matter is heard by the Commissioner, or submitted for final judgment on depositions as hereinafter provided, both parties shall secure payment of all court costs incurred, including the cost of recording the judgment, except as provided at LR25JC 21 .12 .
Page 25 | 21.11 Court Costs
Fees for a cancelled sale must be paid as provided by the cited authorities and rules, or by court order in an individual case.
Any fees for a cancelled sale shall be paid as provided by the Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice Part IV, the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and these Rules, or by court order in individual cases.
Page 11 | 8.4 Cancellation of Sale
Participating parties incur no additional cost for criminal mediation.
Criminal mediations are conducted at no additional cost to the participating parties.
Page 10 | 7.3 Criminal Matters
The Commissioner charges $10.00 per quarter hour for proof by deposition.
The Commissioner's fee for proof by deposition shall be $10.00 per quarter hour.
Page 23 | 21.03 Alternate Method of Trial for Uncontested Cases
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties may send motions by e-mail or fax before the hearing for informational purposes, but these copies are not recognized until the original is received and entered by the Circuit Clerk.
Parties may e-mail or fax motions to the Court prior to the hearing date for informational purposes, but e-mailed or faxed motions shall not be recognized by the Court until the original is received and entered in the record by the appropriate Circuit Clerk.
Page 7 | 6.7 Courtesy Copies
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
A qualifying public officer or employee may use or distribute the information only for investigating or prosecuting offenses under the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
Said public officer or employee shalt use and distribute this information only for investigation or prosecution of offenses under the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
Civil cases
Page 12 | 9.04 REVIEW OF RECORDED COURT PROCEEDINGS
The clerks may not release copies of Clark and Madison Family Court confidential records without a specific written order from the presiding Family Court Judge; Paternity actions are excepted.
The Clark and Madison County Circuit Court Clerks' offices shall not relense any copies of the Clark and Madison Family Court confidential records. except Paternity actions, without a specific written order from the presiding Family Court Judge.
Civil cases
Page 12 | 9.04 REVIEW OF RECORDED COURT PROCEEDINGS
Mediation documents and communications are confidential, generally may not be disclosed or admitted in proceedings, and remain subject to the rule's exceptions, court orders for good cause, and the mediator's abuse-reporting duty.
Except as otherwise provided by this rule or ordered by the Court for good confidential and shall not be disclosed. They are not subject to disclosure evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding. Nothing in this rule through discovery or any other process, and are not admissible into 209.030 and KRS 620.030.
Civil cases
Page 11 | B. Confidentiality
The confidential-record release restriction does not apply to qualifying public officers or employees engaged in investigations or prosecutions, as certified by the officer or employee.
Except that, pursuant to KRS 610.340(2), this shall not apply to public officers or employees engaged in the investigation or prosecution of cases by the Kentucky Revised Statutes. as certified by that public officer or under KRS Chapters 600 through 645 or other prosecutions authorized the employee.
Civil cases
Page 12 | 9.04 REVIEW OF RECORDED COURT PROCEEDINGS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Criminal motions must be set for hearing on the arraignment date, the regular Motion Day at 1:30 p.m., or another time the Court chooses for just cause.
15 .03 Pre-trial Motions : Motions by either the defendant or the Commonwealth in criminal cases shall be brought on for hearing on the date of arraignment, on the regular Motion Day at the hour of 1 :30 p .m ., or at any other time in the discretion of the Court for just cause .
Page 18 | RULE XV. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Final motions must be heard and resolved at the Pre-trial Conference.
15 .05 Final Motions : At Pre-trial Conference, final motions shall be heard and resolved .
Page 18 | RULE XV. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
At the Pre-trial Conference, the Commonwealth and defense counsel must represent that they made a good-faith effort to resolve the matters complained of in the indictment justly.
The Commonwealth and defense counsel must represent to the Court that a good faith effort has been made to resolve the matters complained of in the indictment in a just manner .
Page 18 | RULE XV. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
A party may request permission to file a reply brief by motion; reply briefs are not stated to be automatically permitted.
Reply briefs may be allowed upon motion of either party .
Page 22 | 21.01 Regular Method of Trial for Domestic Relations Actions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Cases must proceed at their specified trial, pretrial conference, or motion-hearing time unless the Court continues them in its discretion or by order on good cause shown.
All cases set for trial, pre-trial conference, or hearing on motion, shall be heard at the time and date specified, unless, by discretion of the Court or order on good cause shown, same are continued .
Page 14 | RULE XI. CONTINUANCES
The court may permit extensions of time for good cause shown.
Extensions of time may be permitted for good cause shown .
Page 27 | ORDER
Chambers Communication Rules
If a case settles, the parties must notify the Court and Circuit Clerk before 3:30 p.m. on the business day before trial.
Parties shall notify the Court and the Circuit Clerk prior to 3:30 p.m. on the business day before the case is scheduled for trial if the case is settled.
Page 5 | 5.6 Settlement of Cases
Unless otherwise specified, counsel must meet in chambers at 8:30 a.m. to discuss preliminary matters, motions, and jury instructions.
Unless otherwise specified, counsel shall meet in chambers at 8:30 a.m. to discuss preliminary matters, motions, and jury instructions.
Page 5 | 5.5 Jury Trials
If the proposed order or judgment is not satisfactory to opposing counsel, counsel shall immediately make any objections known to the Court and present that party's alternative version of the order or judgment.
If the proposed order or judgment is not satisfactory to opposing counsel, counsel shall immediately make any objections known to the Court and present that party's alternative version of the order or judgment.
Page 9 | 6.14 Entry of Orders and Judgments
If a case settles, the parties must notify the Court and Circuit Clerk before 3:30 p.m. on the business day before trial.
Parties shall nouty the Court and the Circuit Clerk prior to 3.30 p.m. on the business day before the case is scheduled for trial if the case is settled.
Page 9 | 6.14 Settlement of Cases
A party seeking to cancel a sale must send a written, facsimile, or email request to the Master Commissioner; cancellation occurs upon a written, facsimile, or email acknowledgment.
8.4 Cancellation of Sale: If a party who has obtained an order of sale wishes thereafter to cancel the sale, a written, facsimile or email request shall be made to the Master Commissioner and the sale shall be cancelled upon a written, facsimile or email reply from the Master Commissioner acknowledging the cancellation.
Page 11 | 8.4 Cancellation of Sale
Counsel must not discuss a case with the judge outside a hearing in the presence of opposing counsel, unless proceeding by motion for good cause shown.
Counsel shall not discuss a case with the judge, except in the hearing and presence of opposing counsel, or except by motion for good cause shown .
Page 12 | RULE VIII. PLEADINGS AND BRIEFS; 8.03 Statement of Legal Questions Anticipated
Counsel for the parties must contact the other Commissioner to arrange scheduling.
Counsel for the parties shall contact the other Commissioner for scheduling
Page 23 | 21.06 Master Commissioners Recusal
The schedule lists Judge Earl-Ray Neal and his contact details for the 13th through 18th days of each month.
13th - 18th of each month Judge Earl-Ray Neal (859) 537-3114 erneal@kycourts.net
Page 6 | EPO and IPO After-Hours Protocol
The schedule lists Judge Jeffrey M. Walson and his contact details for the 7th through 12th days of each month.
7th - 12th day of each month Judge Jeffrey M. Walson (859) 749-1343 jeffwalson@kycourts.net
Page 6 | EPO and IPO After-Hours Protocol
The schedule lists Judge Charles W. Hardin and his contact details for the 1st through 6th days of each month.
1s - 6" day of each month Judge Charles W. Hardin (859) 248-5915 charleshardin@kycourts.net
Page 6 | EPO and IPO After-Hours Protocol
If the scheduled on-call judge cannot be reached, the General Jurisdiction Circuit Judges may be contacted.
If the judge from this on-call schedule cannot be reached, the General Jurisdiction Circuit Judges may be contacted.
Page 6 | EPO and IPO After-Hours Protocol
The schedule lists Judge Nora J. Shepherd and her contact details for the 19th through 24th days of each month.
19th-24th of each month Judge Nora J. Shepherd (859) 358-2016 0859-424-1841 norashepherd@kycourts.net
Page 6 | EPO and IPO After-Hours Protocol
After-hours matters other than EPOs and IPOs are handled solely by the District Judges of the 25th Judicial District under the separate General After-Hours Protocol.
After-hours matters OTHER THAN EPO/IPOS (for example, setting bonds, signing all summons and warrants, orders of juvenile detention, signing search warrants, miscellaneous after- hours questions, etc.) will revert solely to the District Judges of the 25th Judicial District pursuant to a separate Order entitled "GENERAL AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL," and attached hereto for reference and for convenience in distribution.
Page 6 | EPO and IPO After-Hours Protocol
The schedule lists Judge Brandy Oliver Brown and her contact details for the 25th through 31st days of each month.
25th-31s of each month Judge Brandy Oliver Brown (859) 625-4970 brandybrown@kycourts.net
Page 6 | EPO and IPO After-Hours Protocol
Adoption hearings must be scheduled by telephone through the Family Court Case Manager.
All adoption hearings shall be set for hearing by telephoning the Family Court's Case Manager.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 3.01 Adoption Hearings
The Circuit Clerk must notify the Family Court Judge immediately when a petition for voluntary termination of parental rights is filed.
The Circuit Clerk shall notify the Family Court Judge immediately upon the filing of a Petition for Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 3.03 Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights
Upon the filing ol an Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights. the. Petitioner, shall contact the Family Court Case Manager to schedule a Status Conference.
Upon the filing ol an Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights. the. Petitioner, shall contact the Family Court Case Manager to schedule a Status Conference.
Civil cases
Page 4 | 3.02 Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights
For EPO and IPO reviews from the 7th through the 12th of each month, contact Judge Jeffrey M. Walson using the listed phone number or email address.
7th - 12th day of each month Judge Jeffrey M. Walson (859) 749-1343 jeffwalson@kycourts.net
Civil cases
Page 19 | EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL
For EPO and IPO reviews from the 25th through the 31st of each month, contact Judge Brandy Oliver Brown using the listed phone number or email address.
25th-31s of each month Judge Brandy Oliver Brown (859) 625-4970 brandybrown@kycourts.net
Civil cases
Page 19 | EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL
For EPO and IPO reviews from the 13th through the 18th of each month, contact Judge Earl-Ray Neal using the listed phone number or email address.
13th - 18th of each month Judge Earl-Ray Neal (859) 537-3114 erneal@kycourts.net
Civil cases
Page 19 | EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL
For EPO and IPO reviews from the 19th through the 24th of each month, contact Judge Nora J. Shepherd using the listed phone number or email address.
19th-24th of each month Judge Nora J. Shepherd (859) 358-2016 06859-424-1841 norashepherd@kycourts.net
Civil cases
Page 19 | EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL
For EPO and IPO reviews from the 1st through the 6th of each month, contact Judge Charles W. Hardin using the listed phone number or email address.
EPO and IPO ON-CALL SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE 12/01/15: 1st - 6th day of each month Judge Charles W. Hardin (859) 248-5915 charleshardin@kycourts.net
Civil cases
Page 19 | EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL
For after-hours matters assigned to the general on-call schedule from the 1st through the 10th of each month, contact Judge Charles W. Hardin using the listed phone number or email address.
1s - 10th day of each month Judge Charles W. Hardin (859) 248-5915 charleshardin@kycourts.net
Civil cases
Page 20 | GENERAL AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL
For after-hours matters assigned to the general on-call schedule from the 11th through the 20th of each month, contact Judge Earl-Ray Neal using the listed phone number or email address.
11th-20th day of each month Judge Earl-Ray Neal (859) 537-3114 erneal@kycourts.net
Civil cases
Page 20 | GENERAL AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL
For after-hours matters assigned to the general on-call schedule from the 21st through the 31st of each month, contact Judge Brandy Oliver Brown using the listed phone number or email address.
21s-31" of each month Judge Brandy Oliver Brown (859) 625-4970 brandybrown@kycourts.net
Civil cases
Page 20 | GENERAL AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL
A party with a judgment on property subject to an order of sale may request to bid in advance by written, fax, or email request to the Master Commissioner; the bid is recorded upon a written, fax, or email reply.
If a party who has obtained a judgment on property on which an order of sale has entered wishes to submit a bid in advance of sale, the party may do so by written, facsimile or email request to the Master Commissioner and the bid shall be recorded upon written, facsimile or email reply by the Master
Page 10 | 8.3 Bids in Advance of Sale
Attorneys who want mailed copies of the Trial Docket or general-call notice must leave enough stamped, self-addressed envelopes with the Clerk.
Any attorney wishing to receive mailed copies of the Trial Docket or of the notice of general call of the docket shall leave a sufficient supply of stamped, self-addressed envelopes with the Clerk to accommodate such mailings .
Page 9 | 3.03 Mailings of Trial Dockets and General Call Notices
Effective December 1, 2015, the District Judges of the 25th Judicial District hereby adopt the following on-call schedule for all after-hours matters needing the attention of a judge, to include but not limited to the setting of bonds, signing of summons and warrants, issuance of orders regarding juvenile detention, issuance of search warrants, and all other after-hours matters, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EPO/IPO reviews (See EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL) and ECO reviews (which are always to be reviewed by a Family Circuit Judge).
Effective December 1, 2015, the District Judges of the 25th Judicial District hereby adopt the following on-call schedule for all after-hours matters needing the attention of a judge, to include but not limited to the setting of bonds, signing of summons and warrants, issuance of orders regarding juvenile detention, issuance of search warrants, and all other after-hours matters, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EPO/IPO reviews (See EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL) and ECO reviews (which are always to be reviewed by a Family Circuit Judge).
Page 7 | General After-Hours Protocol
An uncontested final hearing is scheduled by telephone through the Family Court's legal assistant.
The hearing shall be scheduled by telephoning the Family Court's legal assistant.
Civil cases
Page 8 | 7.08 Uncontested Final Hearings
If the scheduled EPO/IPO judge cannot be reached, the General Jurisdiction Circuit Judges may be contacted.
If the judge from this on-call schedule cannot be reached, the General Jurisdiction Circuit Judges may be contacted.
Civil cases
Page 19 | EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL
For after-hours matters from the 21st through the 31st of each month, the on-call judge is Judge Brandy Oliver Brown, reachable by email at brandybrown@kycourts.net.
21st-31s of each month Judge Brandy Oliver Brown brandybrown@kycourts.net
Page 7 | General After-Hours Protocol
For after-hours matters from the 21st through the 31st of each month, the on-call judge is Judge Brandy Oliver Brown, reachable by phone at (859) 625-4970.
21st-31s of each month Judge Brandy Oliver Brown (859) 625-4970
Page 7 | General After-Hours Protocol
For after-hours matters from the 1st through the 10th of each month, the on-call judge is Judge Charles W. Hardin, reachable by phone at (859) 248-5915.
1st - 10th day of each month Judge Charles W. Hardin (859) 248-5915
Page 7 | General After-Hours Protocol
For after-hours matters from the 1st through the 10th of each month, the on-call judge is Judge Charles W. Hardin, reachable by email at charleshardin@kycourts.net.
1st - 10th day of each month Judge Charles W. Hardin charleshardin@kycourts.net
Page 7 | General After-Hours Protocol
For after-hours matters from the 11th through the 20th of each month, the on-call judge is Judge Earl-Ray Neal, reachable by email at erneal@kycourts.net.
11th-20th day of each month Judge Earl-Ray Neal erneal@kycourts.net
Page 7 | General After-Hours Protocol
For after-hours matters from the 11th through the 20th of each month, the on-call judge is Judge Earl-Ray Neal, reachable by phone at (859) 537-3114.
11th-20th day of each month Judge Earl-Ray Neal (859) 537-3114
Page 7 | General After-Hours Protocol