Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Samuel Todd Spalding

Judge • Green County Circuit Court, Kentucky

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Memorandum
25 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Motion

  • 1 copy • At Least 6 Working Days Before Rule Day

Communication

Court-wide
Phone
1-800-928-6381
Fax
(502) 573-1669
Phone

Chambers

Scheduling

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Green County Circuit Court, Kentucky publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 127 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Pretrial diversion application

    For a pretrial diversion application, counsel must state and the defendant must agree on the record to waive speedy-trial or charge-disposition rights if diversion is granted.

  • Applies to
    Commonwealth recommendation

    The Commonwealth must submit a written recommendation to the Court for each pretrial diversion application.

  • Applies to
    Commonwealth recommendation

    When recommending diversion, the Commonwealth must provide written recommendations on the diversion conditions and the appropriate sentence; the source text ends before completing the final condition.

Filing Timing

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  • An eligible person may apply for pretrial diversion after indictment and no later than 45 days before trial.

  • The assessment, Notice of Eligibility, and other pertinent information must be completed and submitted to the Mental Health Court team before the defendant's next scheduled court appearance.

  • When any listed Mental Health Court document is utilized, staff must file a copy with the appropriate clerk for the underlying criminal offense record.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Notice of termination

    The circuit clerk must serve notice of termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.

  • Applies to
    Notice of termination

    The circuit court clerk must serve notice of the Notice of Termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.

  • Applies to
    Notice of termination
    Service
    Court service

    The circuit court clerk must serve notice of the Notice of Termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone
    Phone
    1-800-928-6381

    Before recommending on an application, the Commonwealth must request a criminal record check from AOC Pretrial Services by telephone or fax and must not send the request to the local Pretrial Services Officer.

  • Contact
    Phone to chambers

    Movants must call the presiding Judge’s office to schedule an appointed time.

  • Counsel planning to use electronic media at trial must schedule a test date and time with the Circuit Court Clerk.

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