Judge Samuel Todd Spalding
Judge • Green County Circuit Court, Kentucky
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideGreen 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
All 88- 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
All 12An 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
All 8- 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
All 5- 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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