Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Libby G. Messer

Judge • Fayette Circuit Court

Communication

Court-wide
Phone
859-246-2141

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Fayette Circuit Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 9 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Timing

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  • Family cases with no action for one year are subject to dismissal 30 days after receipt of a Notice to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution.

  • In order for the case to remain on the Court’s active docket a filing or hearing must take place by January 26, 2026

  • To keep a case on the active docket, a filing or hearing must take place by April 27, 2026.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone
    Phone
    859-246-2141

    For questions about these dockets, call Lady Galashaw at 859-246-2141.

Fees

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  • Applies to
    Records copy request

    Requests for copies of records submitted by mail must include payment.

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