Fleming County Circuit Court, Kentucky
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Page & Word Limits1 rule
Briefs shall not exceed FIVE (5) PAGES in length.
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Document Format Requirements5 rules
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
Formatting
- •Petitions must be made on form AOC-275.1.
Motions may be made orally during the progress of trial in chief, but all other motions must be made in writing.
Paper 8.5" by 11" shall be used for all purposes.
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If forms are used, any blanks shall be completed by mechanical means and not by hand, unless permitted by the Court.
All pleadings, motions, orders and judgments shall be mechanically or electronically prepared.
Document Filing Requirements52 rules
If reassignment or transfer occurs, the issuing judge shall re-issue a summons until the matter may be heard by the receiving judge.
A copy of the notice shall accompany the motion or pleading delivered to the clerk.
All orders which are required under the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (CR) and Rules of Criminal Procedure (RCr) to be served on opposing parties or counsel, including judgments, final Circuit Clerk for distribution thereof in the following manner: orders and orders affecting the running of time for taking an appeal, shall contain directions to the Mail copies to: John Jones Attorney for plaintiff, Jane Doe 208 Main Street Florence, Kentucky 41042
A motion filed with the clerk must include a tendered order and enough copies for the clerk to complete service, subject to an exception whose description is truncated in the text.
Court's wording
No motion shall be filed in the clerk's office unless same is accompanied by a tendered order for the Court's consideration (as stated in Local Rule Title II, Rule 4.01), together with a sufficient number of copies of the tendered order to permit the clerk to complete service thereof. This rule shall not apply if the order sought is required by Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (CR) to
No motion shall be filed with a notice that it shall be heard at the "convenience of the Court." Motions in violation of this Local Rule shall be returned to the movant and shall not be docketed.
All motions shall state precisely the relief requested and shall be accompanied, as specifically required by these Local Rules, by a supporting memorandum. Failure to do so may be grounds for denying the motion.
When a motion for judgment or order is presented to the Court, the judgment or order requested shall be tendered therewith except for cogent reason to the contrary.
A jury-trial date assignment motion in Bracken, Fleming, or Mason County must include the signed Certificate of Readiness in the prescribed wording.
Court's wording
All motions for assignment of a date for trial with jury in Bracken, Fleming, or Mason County shall have endorsed thereon, signed by counsel for the movant, the following: CERTIFICATE OF READINESS I hereby certify that this case stands ready for trial by movant; all matters necessary for its presentation to the Court and jury have been or shall be completed within sixty (60) days from this date. DATE: (SIGNATURE) COUNSEL FOR MOVANT
Criminal instructions must be filed by each side and may be filed under seal and not available to opposing counsel, if so requested, not later than THREE (3) DAYS before the trial date.
All motions to set cases for trial shall state the nature of the action, whether or not a jury has been demanded, and the estimated length of trial.
No order shall be signed permitting the withdrawal of counsel until counsel has set said motion on a regular Motion Day and has accompanied said motion with a copy of a certified letter to client and the proof thereof.
In all jury and bench civil cases, each party to the action shall file with the Court, no later than FIVE (5) DAYS, prior to trial, a trial brief and desired instructions.
If ordered by the Court, relevant pages of a condensed deposition transcript shall be filed in the record if the deposition is the subject of any motion before the Court.
The parties and parties* counsel, if any, must sign all agreements and agreed orders.
Application for a custody order or to modify a custody order or custody decree shall be to the Court on motion, and affidavits as required by law, with notice to all parties, for hearing by the Court in accordance with procedures established by FCRPP 7, Kentucky Revised Statutes and these Local Rules.
An unrepresented party signing and acknowledging an appearance and waiver or agreement must do so before one of the identified officials.
Court's wording
Any unrepresented party who signs and acknowledges an appearance and waiver or agreement shall do so before a clearly identified notary public, the circuit clerk or any of his or her deputies, or any official stenographer of the circuit court.
An affidavit supporting modification of a temporary custody order or decree must state the order’s date and recording information, its substance, and the circumstances or change of circumstances relied on.
Court's wording
The affidavits in support of motion to modify a temporary custody order or custody decree shall, in addition to facts supporting the requested order sought, indicate: 1. The date and recording information of the order or decree sought to be modified; 2. The substance of the order or decree; and, 3. The circumstances or the change of circumstances relied upon by the party seeking the modification.
All agreements and agreed orders shall contain the correct mailing and e-mail addresses for the attorneys and parties.
AOC-238 (Preliminary Verified Disclosure Statement) or any subsequent replacement form requiring the same or similar information shall be filed in the Court record, unless parties or parties* counsel certify in writing that said disclosure has been made in accordance with FCRPP 2(3).
Affidavit of movant must fully explain the need for emergency custody, maintenance and/or support, and if applicable, why notice could not be given.
Each dissolution, legal-separation, or maintenance proceeding must include a signed and notarized moving-party affidavit filed with the complaint containing the listed statements.
Court's wording
Pursuant to FCRPP 3(1), in each proceeding for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or maintenance, an affidavit signed by moving party and notarized must be filed with the complaint and must contain the following: Statement as to whether either party has been previously divorced, or a party to a decree of legal separation or dissolution of marriage, and if so, when and where the decree was 2. Statement as to age and condition of health of affiant. Statement as to whether affiant owns any real estate. If any real estate is owned, give location and value. Statement as to whether affiant is employed, the wages or salary received. Statement of affiant as to his or her other income. Statement as to the age and health of the respondent. Statement of affiant as to whether respondent owns any real estate, and as to whether he/she is employed. Statement as to whether any children were born of this marriage, giving the place of residence, sex and date of birth of any such children, and the name(s) of the custodian(s) of said children. 9. Statement as to whether respondent is now or has been in active military service of the United States at any time during the pendency of this action. 10. If a woman, whether now pregnant.
An affidavit must be signed by moving party and notarized within three (3) days before judgment is tendered and be filed with the judgment containing statement as to whether any material change in the circumstances of either party has occurred since the first affidavit was executed and since the taking of proof as would cause any witness herein now to testify differently and whether any resumption of normal marriage relationship has occurred, and if a woman, whether now pregnant.
The questionnaire form required by the State Department of Health, pursuant to KRS 213.340, shall be filed with the affidavit.
A party may seek emergency temporary custody, maintenance, or support by motion, with practicable notice and an affidavit stating facts establishing the emergency.
Court's wording
In an emergency for temporary order for custody, maintenance, and support or to modify and review same, a party on motion, with such notice as practicable, supported by affidavit of movant stating facts to establish the emergency, may move the Court, in person or by counsel, for order of emergency temporary custody, maintenance, or support for a period of up to thirty (30) days.
D. Any motion for maintenance or support must be accompanied by a child support worksheet and an affidavit of the moving party setting forth the number of children of the marriage and the income of the parties.
All pleadings must comply with the requirements of KRS Chapter 205, 403 and 407, by providing the personal identifying information required in those chapters.
Written evidence of such insurance, as obtained pursuant to Local Rule 29.01, shall be furnished by the purchaser to the commissioner within twenty-four (24) hours of the date of sale.
The party submitting the order shall serve copies of the same as required by CR 5, and so certify.
The pretrial diversion order must address applicable restitution, supervision status and fees, duration, compliance with Probation and Parole rules, and the listed statutory and no-offense conditions.
Court's wording
B. The Order of Diversion shall include: 1. Restitution, if applicable. 2. Whether the diversion shall be supervised or unsupervised (and include supervision fees, if applicable). 3. Duration of the diversion. 4. Requiring defendant to obey all rules and regulations imposed by Probation and Parole. 5. As required by KRS 533.030(1) [conditions of probation-restitution], directing the defendant 6. Directing the defendant to comply with any other provision of KRS 533.030 or any other not to commit any offense during the period of pretrial diversion. condition the Court deems appropriate.
When diversion is recommended, the Commonwealth must make written recommendations to the Court of conditions for the pretrial diversion as well as the appropriate sentence to be imposed if the diversion agreement is unsuccessful.
In applying for pretrial diversion, counsel for 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. KRS 533.250(6).
The caption of each original complaint and intervening complaint shall show the address, if known, of each party. If a defendant is under disability, the caption shall state the nature of the disability and who shall be served.
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The Commonwealth shall make a written recommendation to the Court in response to each application
In applying for pretrial diversion, counsel for the defendant must state, and the defendant must agree on the record, that in the event diversion is granted, any right to a speedy trial or disposition of the charge against him/her is waived
When diversion is recommended, the Commonwealth must make written recommendations to the Court of conditions for the pretrial diversion as well as the appropriate sentence to be imposed if the diversion agreement is unsuccessful
An unrepresented party must sign and acknowledge an appearance and waiver or agreement before one of the specified officials.
Court's wording
Any unrepresented party who signs and acknowledges an appearance and waiver or agreement shall do so before a clearly identified public notary, the circuit clerk or any of his or her deputies, or any official stenographer of the circuit court.
All agreements and agreed orders shall contain the correct mailing and e-mail addresses for the attorneys and parties.
The parties and parties' counsel, if any, must sign all agreements and agreed orders.
AOC-238, Preliminary Verified Disclosure Statement, shall be filed in the Court record, unless parties or parties' counsel certify in writing that said disclosure has been made in accordance with FCRPP 2(3).
Application for a custody order or to modify a custody order or required by law, with notice to all parties, for hearing by the Court in custody decree shall be to the Court on motion, and affidavits as accordance with procedure established by Kentucky Revised Statutes and these Local Rules.
xi. The questionnaire form required by the State Department of Health, pursuant to KRS 213.340 shall be filed with the affidavit.
Affidavits supporting a motion to modify a temporary custody order or custody decree must state the order’s date and recording information, its substance, and the circumstances relied on for modification.
Court's wording
B. The affidavits in support of motion to modify a temporary custody order or custody decree shall, in addition to facts supporting the requested order sought, indicate: The date and recording information of the order or decree sought to be modified; The substance of the order or decree; and, The circumstances or the change of circumstances relied upon by the party seeking the modification.
In dissolution, legal separation, or maintenance proceedings, the moving party must file a signed and notarized affidavit with the complaint containing the listed statements about the parties, their finances, children, military service, and pregnancy where applicable.
Court's wording
In each proceeding for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or maintenance, an affidavit signed by moving party and notarized must be filed with the complaint and must contain the following: Statement as to whether either party has been previously divorced, or a party to a decree of legal separation or dissolution of marriage, and if so, when and where the decree was granted. II. Statement as to age and condition of health of affiant. 111. Statement as to whether affiant owns any real estate. If any real estate is owned, give location and value. iv. Statement as to whether affiant is employed, the wages or salary received. V. Statement of affiant as to his or her other income. vi. Statement as to the age and health of respondent. vii. Statement of affiant as to whether respondent owns any real estate, and as to whether he is employed. viii. Statement as to whether any children were born of this marriage, giving the place of residence, sex and date of birth of any such children, and the name(s) of the custodian(s) of said children. ix. Statement as to whether respondent is now or has been in the active military service of the United States at any time during the pendency of this action. x. If a woman, whether now pregnant.
An affidavit must be signed by moving party and notarized within three (3) days before judgment is tendered and be filed with the judgment containing statement as to whether any material change in the circumstances of either party has occurred since the first affidavit was executed and since the taking of proof
Any motion for maintenance or support must be accompanied by a child support worksheet and an affidavit of the moving party setting forth the number of children of the marriage and the income of the
B. Affidavit of movant must fully explain the need for emergency for a period of up to thirty (30) days. custody, maintenance and/or support, and if applicable, why notice could not be given.
All pleadings must comply with the requirements of KRS Chapter 205, 403 and 407, by providing the personal identifying information required in statute or contained in other documents or exhibits filed with the court, those chapters.
in Maintenance/Spousal Support Cases Section H of AOC-238, Preliminary Mandatory Disclosure, regarding In cases where maintenance and spousal support are not at issue, "Monthly Expenses" need not be completed.
In cases where maintenance and spousal support are not at issue, any section of a mandatory disclosure form (such as AOC-238 or any subsequent replacement form) requiring the listing of monthly expenses need not be completed.
C. Other days of special meaning, such as religious holidays, or national birthdays, should be decided together, written into the Court order, and alternated as above.
A diversion order must address restitution, supervision and applicable fees, duration, compliance with Probation and Parole rules, and no new offenses during diversion.
Court's wording
The Order of Diversion shall include: 1. Restitution, if applicable. 2. Whether the diversion shall be supervised or unsupervised (and include supervision fees, if applicable). 3. Duration of the diversion. 4. Requiring defendant to obey all rules and regulations imposed by Probation and Parole. 5. As required by KRS 533.030(1) [conditions of probation-restitution], directing the defendant not to commit any offense during the period of the pretrial diversion.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
For matters to be heard on Motion Day, the movant must lodge the motion or pleading with the court clerk at least four business days before the noticed hearing date, excluding Motion Day.
The movant, with respect to all matters to be heard on Motion Day, shall lodge the motion or pleading with the clerk of the court in which the action is filed not less than FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS (not counting the Motion Day) before the date noticed for hearing.
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Trial briefs and desired instructions in jury and bench civil cases are due no later than five days before trial.
In all jury and bench civil cases, each party to the action shall file with the Court, no later than FIVE (5) DAYS, prior to trial, a trial brief and desired instructions.
Page 4 | Rule 5.02 Trial Briefs and Instructions
Each side must file criminal instructions no later than three days before trial.
Criminal instructions must be filed by each side and may be filed under seal and not available to opposing counsel, if so requested, not later than THREE (3) DAYS before the trial date.
Page 4 | Rule 5.02 Trial Briefs and Instructions
The signed and notarized affidavit must be completed within three days before judgment is tendered and filed with the judgment.
An affidavit must be signed by moving party and notarized within three (3) days before judgment is tendered and be filed with the judgment
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An eligible person may apply for pretrial diversion after indictment, but no later than 30 days before trial.
After indictment in Circuit Court, and no later than thirty (30) days before trial, any person eligible for the program may apply to the Circuit Court and the Commonwealth's Attorney for entry of a pretrial diversion order.
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An eligible person may apply for a pretrial diversion order after indictment, but must apply no later than 30 days before trial.
After indictment in Circuit Court, and no later than thirty (30) days before trial, any person eligible for the program may apply to the Circuit Court and the Commonwealth's Attorney for entry of a pretrial diversion order
Criminal cases
Page 3 | III. Procedure
If no objections have been filed, an Order Confirming Sale may be filed ten days after the commissioner's Report of Sale is filed, and the Clerk submits it to the Court.
Ten (10) days after the filing of a commissioner's Report of Sale, and no objections having been filed thereto, an Order Confirming Sale may be filed with the Clerk of the Court, who shall submit the order to the Court.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Service by mail must be posted seven days before Motion Day, with actual service four days before; Motion Day is not counted.
Service by mail relative to the date the motion shall be heard shall be posted SEVEN (7) DAYS preceding Motion Day. Actual service shall be made FOUR (4) DAYS preceding Motion Day. Motion Day shall not be included as a day for these purposes.
Page 2 | TITLE I - MOTION DAYS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS, Rule 1.05 Service
The stated distribution direction is to mail copies of covered orders to the listed plaintiff’s attorney at the stated address.
All orders which are required under the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (CR) and Rules of Criminal Procedure (RCr) to be served on opposing parties or counsel, including judgments, final Circuit Clerk for distribution thereof in the following manner: orders and orders affecting the running of time for taking an appeal, shall contain directions to the Mail copies to: John Jones Attorney for plaintiff, Jane Doe 208 Main Street Florence, Kentucky 41042
Page 3 | Rule 4.02 Service and Distribution
Notice must be given to all parties for an application for a custody order or modification.
Application for a custody order or to modify a custody order or custody decree shall be to the Court on motion, and affidavits as required by law, with notice to all parties, for hearing by the Court in accordance with procedures established by FCRPP 7, Kentucky Revised Statutes and these Local Rules.
Page 7 | 5.04 Custody Order or Modification of Custody Order or Decree
If an entry of appearance does not waive notice, notice must be given of future proceedings, including the filing of exceptions and submission for judgment or decree.
If an entry of appearance is filed and does not waive notice of future proceedings, including the filing of exceptions and the submission for judgment or decree, notice must be given of said proceedings.
Page 7 | 5.01 Appearances, Waivers and Agreements
A party seeking emergency temporary relief must give such notice as practicable.
In an emergency for temporary order for custody, maintenance, and support or to modify and review same, a party on motion, with such notice as practicable, supported by affidavit of movant stating facts to establish the emergency, may move the Court, in person or by counsel, for order of emergency temporary custody, maintenance, or support for a period of up to thirty (30) days.
Page 8 | 5.07 Emergency Notice for Custody, Maintenance, or Support
The party submitting an Order Confirming Sale must serve copies as required by CR 5, certify service, and serve the purchaser.
The party submitting the order shall serve copies of the same as required by CR 5, and so certify. The purchaser must also be served.
Page 11 | Rule 30. Confirmation of Report of Sale
All parties must receive notice of an application for a custody order or modification.
Application for a custody order or to modify a custody order or required by law, with notice to all parties, for hearing by the Court in custody decree shall be to the Court on motion, and affidavits as accordance with procedure established by Kentucky Revised Statutes and these Local Rules.
Page 4 | 5.04 Custody Order or Modification of Custody Order or Decree
When an entry of appearance does not waive notice, notice must be given of future proceedings, including exceptions and submission for judgment or decree.
If an entry of appearance is filed and does not waive notice of future proceedings, including the filing of exceptions and the submission for judgment or decree, notice must be given of said proceedings.
Page 4 | 5.01 Appearances, Waivers and Agreements
A party seeking an emergency temporary custody, maintenance, or support order must give such notice as practicable.
A. In an emergency for temporary order for custody, maintenance, and support or to modify and review same, a party on motion, with such notice as practicable, supported by affidavit of movant stating facts to establish the emergency, may move the Court, in person or by counsel, for order of emergency temporary custody, maintenance, or support
Page 6 | 5.06 Emergency Notice for Custody, Maintenance, or Support
Trial briefs and instructions should be served on opposing parties or counsel.
Briefs and instructions should be served on opposing parties or counsel.
Page 4 | Rule 5.02 Trial Briefs and Instructions
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Motions filed under KRS Chapter 403 must be sent to the Circuit Judge or the Judge’s secretary by fax, e-mail, or hand delivery at the same time they are filed with the clerk.
Any motions filed with the clerk in the 19th Judicial Circuit under KRS Chapter 403 shall be contemporaneously sent by fax, e-mail or hand-delivery to the Circuit Judge or Circuit Judge's secretary due to possibility of not having regularly scheduled Motion Day in the county where said motion is to be filed within any period prescribed by the FCRPP.
Page 9 | Rule DR 6.02 Motions Contemporaneously Sent to Judge
Any motions filed with the clerk in the 194 Judicial Circuit under KRS Chapter 403 shall be contemporaneously sent by fax, e-mail or hand- of not having regularly scheduled Motion Hour in the county where said delivery to the Circuit Judge or Circuit Judge's secretary due to possibility motion is to be filed within period prescribed by FCRPP.
Any motions filed with the clerk in the 194 Judicial Circuit under KRS Chapter 403 shall be contemporaneously sent by fax, e-mail or hand- of not having regularly scheduled Motion Hour in the county where said delivery to the Circuit Judge or Circuit Judge's secretary due to possibility motion is to be filed within period prescribed by FCRPP.
Page 7 | 6.02 Motions Contemporaneously Sent to Judge
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
When filed materials contain personal identifiers, parties must file a redacted copy and an unredacted copy in a marked, sealed envelope; access to the sealed copy is restricted to the listed authorized persons.
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 employee or agent of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services involved in the child support matters attendant to the case, or a person authorized to view the copy by specific orders of the court.
Page 9 | Rule DR 6.01 Protection of Personal Identifiers
File a redacted copy and an unredacted copy in a marked, sealed envelope; access to personal identifiers is restricted to authorized persons.
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 unredacted sealed copy of the pleading, document, or exhibit containing marked and sealed envelope. The clerk of the court shall allow the 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 and Family Services involved in child support matters attendant to the personnel, a duly authorized employee or agent of the Cabinet for Health case, or a person authorized to view the copy by specific orders of the Security number or tax-payer identification number, date of birth, or court. As used in this section, "personal identifier" means a Social financial account number.
Page 7 | Rule 6. Miscellaneous Rules Relating to Family Law Practice
Criminal instructions may, if requested, be filed under seal and withheld from opposing counsel.
Criminal instructions must be filed by each side and may be filed under seal and not available to opposing counsel, if so requested, not later than THREE (3) DAYS before the trial date.
Page 4 | Rule 5.02 Trial Briefs and Instructions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Preliminary motions concerning jury or bench trials must be heard on a preceding Motion Day or at a pretrial conference, not on a trial day unless extraordinary cause is clearly proven.
All preliminary motions in regard to jury and bench trials shall be heard at a Motion Day preceding the trial or at a pre-trial conference. No preliminary motions shall be heard on jury and bench trial days except for extraordinary cause clearly proven to the Court.
Page 4 | Rule 5.03 Preliminary Jury and Bench Trial Motions
Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel in a relative adoption proceeding must contact the Court to determine the required background check or references.
Counsel in an adoption proceeding shall contact the Court to determine how much of a background check or references will be required in relative adoption cases.
Page 6 | Rule DR 3. Adoptions/Termination of Parental Rights
Do not send criminal-history requests to the local Pretrial Services Officer.
(DO NOT send requests to the local Pretrial Services Officer.)
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Counsel in a relative adoption proceeding must contact the Court to determine the required background check or references.
Counsel in an adoption proceeding shall contact the Court to determine how much of a background check or references will be required in relative adoption cases.
Page 3 | Rule 3. Adoptions/Termination of Parental Rights
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the Mason Circuit Clerk at 606-564-4011.
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings (AOC Forms available) should contact: Mason Circuit Clerk, 606-564-4011
Page 3 | Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the Fleming Circuit Clerk at 606-845-7011.
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings (AOC Forms available) should contact: Fleming Circuit Clerk, 606-845-7011
Page 3 | Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the Bracken Circuit Clerk at 606-735-3328.
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings (AOC Forms available) should contact: Bracken Circuit Clerk, 606-735-3328
Page 3 | Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the Bracken Circuit Clerk at 606-735-3328.
B. Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings (AOC Forms available) should contact: Bracken Circuit Clerk, 606-735-3328 Fleming Circuit Clerk, 606-845-7011 Mason Circuit Clerk, 606-564-4011
Page 16 | Contempt Proceedings
To access case records, contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s office by phone or in person.
Call or visit the office to access case records.
Page 1 | Requesting Court Case Records
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Bracken Circuit Clerk Bracken County Courthouse, Brooksville, KY 606-735-3328
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Bracken Circuit Clerk Bracken County Courthouse, Brooksville, KY 606-735-3328
Page 10 | III. Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Fleming Circuit Clerk Fleming County Courthouse, Flemingsburg, KY 606-845-7011
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Fleming Circuit Clerk Fleming County Courthouse, Flemingsburg, KY 606-845-7011
Page 10 | III. Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Mason Circuit Clerk Mason County Justice Building, Maysville, KY 606-564-4011
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Mason Circuit Clerk Mason County Justice Building, Maysville, KY 606-564-4011
Page 10 | III. Contempt Proceedings
The Commonwealth must obtain the defendant's criminal history by calling AOC Pretrial Services, faxing the request, or another method; requests must not be sent to the local Pretrial Services Officer.
Have a criminal record check made by telephoning Pretrial Services at AOC at 1-800-928-6381, or faxing the request to (502) 573-1669, or otherwise obtain a criminal history of the defendant. (DO NOT send requests to the local Pretrial Services Officer.) KRS 533.252.
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