Judge Larry Ashlock

Applies to

Petition

Petitions seeking protection under KRS Chapter 403 or Chapter 456 must be accepted and filed with the court.

Applies to

Petition

The reviewing judge must indicate in the petition’s “Court Action” section which of the two specified types of action resulted.

Applies to

Summons

If a case is reassigned or transferred, the issuing judge must reissue a summons until the receiving judge can hear the matter.

Petitions must be reviewed within an hour after presentation to a judge or trial commissioner, unless no judge or trial commissioner is available.

Staff must complete and submit the assessment, Notice of Eligibility, and other pertinent information to the Mental Health Court team before the defendant’s next scheduled court appearance.

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

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

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

Applies to

Discovery

The Commonwealth must provide available discovery at arraignment, but may wait until counsel appears for the case.

Mental Health Court may impose reimbursement fees for the listed services or other required services.

The Court must establish standards and policies for payment of reimbursement fees.

Reimbursement fees must be paid by certified check, cashier's check, or money order.