Hart County Circuit Court, Kentucky
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Document Format Requirements4 rules
The Notice of Termination by administrative discharge must use a form prescribed by the Mental Health Court.
Court's wording
If the Mental Health Court judge agrees with the accommodation, the Mental Health Court judge shall complete a Notice of Termination by administrative discharge on a form prescribed by the Mental Health Court and refer the case back the appropriate circuit or district.
All exhibits intended for use at trial in both civil and criminal cases shall be marked for identification purposes prior to trial.
Depositions and interrogatories shall be on 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper, shall be typewritten in pica sized type, and double spaced.
- Line spacing
- Double
- Paper size
- Letter
- Depositions
- Interrogatories
Formatting
- •Typewritten in pica sized type
Protective-order petitions under KRS Chapters 403 or 456 must be completed, signed, and made on form AOC-275.1.
Court's wording
A. 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, and shall be accepted and filed with the court. KRS 403.725, KRS 456.030.
Document Filing Requirements151 rules
"Agreement of Participation" means the written agreement required to be signed by all potential Mental Health Court participants prior to the determination of eligibility for Mental Health Court.
An order of diversion: referral to Mental Health Court may be made utilizing approved local diversion procedures but only after an order of diversion has been entered.
A contempt referral to Mental Health Court in lieu of incarceration may be made only after an order of contempt has been entered.
Court's wording
An order of contempt of court: any judge may refer a person charged with contempt of court to Mental Health Court in lieu of being incarcerated on the contempt charge, but only after an order of contempt has been entered.
Upon execution of the Agreement of Participation by the defendant, Mental Health Court staff shall complete an assessment on a form prescribed by the Mental Health Court.
The assessment, the Notice of Eligibility form, and any other pertinent information regarding the defendant shall be completed and submitted to the Mental Health Court team prior to the defendant's next scheduled court appearance.
Upon receipt of a written order of referral from a judge, Mental Health Court staff shall determine whether a person is eligible for assessment using the following criteria.
If a defendant is determined to be ineligible for Mental Health Court, Mental Health Court staff shall inform the referring judge in writing using the form prescribed by the Mental Health Court.
For an eligible defendant, staff must explain Mental Health Court and the Agreement of Participation and request the defendant’s signature on the prescribed form; the attorney may be absent.
Court's wording
If a defendant is determined to be eligible for assessment, Mental Health Court staff shall thoroughly explain Mental Health Court and the Agreement of Participation to the defendant and request that the defendant sign the Agreement of Participation on a form prescribed by the Mental Health Court, with or without the presence of the defendant's attorney.
If a defendant refuses to sign the Agreement of Participation, Mental Health Court staff shall notify the referring judge by utilizing the Notice of Eligibility form prescribed by the Mental Health Court.
After completing the assessment, Mental Health Court staff shall complete a Notice of Eligibility form on a form prescribed by the Mental Health Court.
Upon a determination of admission to Mental Health Court, and upon the defendant's acceptance of the offer to enter Mental Health Court, the referring judge shall complete an order transferring the case to Mental Health Court.
The Notice of Termination shall be filed in the official record by the circuit clerk.
A Notice of Termination shall be signed by the Mental Health Court judge on a form prescribed by the Mental Health Court, and a copy of the Affidavit of Violations shall be attached.
If the judge agrees with the termination recommendation, staff must file a written Affidavit of Violations on the prescribed form requesting termination.
Court's wording
If the Mental Health Court judge agrees with the recommendation of termination, Mental Health Court staff shall file a written Affidavit of Violations on a form prescribed by the Mental Health Court requesting the judge to terminate the participant from Mental Health Court.
The circuit court clerk must file the Notice of Termination in the official record.
Court's wording
The Notice of Termination shall be filed in the official record by the circuit court clerk, who shall serve notice of the Notice of Termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.
The Notice of Termination and Affidavit of Violations shall be filed in the official record by the circuit clerk, who shall serve notice of the notice of termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.
The Notice of Termination shall be filed in the official record by the circuit court clerk
If the Mental Health Court judge agrees with the accommodation, the Mental Health Court judge shall complete a Notice of Termination by administrative discharge on a form prescribed by the Mental Health Court and refer the case back the appropriate circuit or district.
If the team finds administrative discharge appropriate, staff must complete an Affidavit of Administrative Discharge for the judge.
Court's wording
If the Mental Health Court team determines that administrative discharge is appropriate, the Mental Health Court staff shall complete an Affidavit of Administrative Discharge to provide to the Mental Health Court judge.
Due to the treatment component of Mental Health Court, team members shall sign a confidentiality agreement.
If there is an extraordinary need for a non-team member of attend, upon approval by the Mental Health Court judge, the non-team member shall be allowed to attend the staffing, but only after signing a confidentiality agreement.
When any listed Mental Health Court document is used, Mental Health Court staff must file a copy with the appropriate clerk for the underlying criminal offense’s court record.
Court's wording
Upon utilization of any of the following documents, a copy of such documents) shall be filed by the Mental Health Court staff with the appropriate court clerk for entry into the court record of the underlying criminal offense: a. Order referring to Mental Health Court b. Notice of Eligibility; c. Order transferring to Mental Health Court; d. Affidavit of Violations; and, e. Orders of Termination, graduation, or administrative discharge.
All exhibits which may be used at trial shall be listed and copied, and if feasible, shall be attached to the pre-trial statement.
Motions to set a non-domestic relations civil case for trial may be made on any rule day and shall contain a certification that the case will be ready for trial by the trial date.
Criminal cases will be set for trial through an Arraignment and Discovery Order to be signed at arraignment .
A statement ofthe defenses or claims ofdefendants, or third parties, including legal theories.
Issues of fact to be litigated .
All parties making claims for damages shall itemize their claimed damages, and shall specify those damages which can be calculated from objective data.
All witnesses and expert witnesses who may be used at trial shall be listed, along with their addresses and telephone numbers .
Also, as to each expert witness who has not been deposed, the pre-trial statement shall state the subject matter on which the expert is expected to testify and shall state the substance of the facts and opinions to which the expert is expected to testify and a summary ofthe grounds for each opinion .
Issues of law to be litigated .
Before the pre-trial/settlement conference, the parties or counsel must provide and file the specified materials, including stipulated facts, likely evidence problems, known motions in limine, and a statement about settlement discussions.
Court's wording
Prior to such conference the parties or their counsel shall provide and file the following: (a) An offer of stipulated facts. (b) Statement of evidence problems likely to arise at trial, including objections to exhibits. (c) All motions in limine of which counsel should reasonably be aware at that time. (d) Counsel's or party's statement that he or she has conferred with opposing counsel and/or parties for the purpose of considering the possibility of settlement, and indicating the current status of negotiations relative to the possibility of settlement .
statement shall be made available for inspection by opposing counsel at a convenient location designated in the pre-trial statement
A statement of the claim or claims of plaintiffs, including legal theories.
In nonjury cases, counsel shall provide trial briefs and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law on the first day of trial.
In jury cases, counsel shall file trial briefs and request for instructions on the first day oftrial.
shall certify such mailing, delivery or placement by making a check mark by the person listed and shall initial and date the same at the bottom ofthe distribution list.
All orders and judgments shall contain a distribution list, same to include any acts required ofthe Clerk by said order orjudgment, as set out in the following example.
At arraignment, an order shall be entered setting the case for pre-trial conference and for trial.
(2) Defendant's Responsibility: Within 7 days prior to the pre-trial conference, the Defendant shall provide to the Commonwealth all information in his or her possession subject to discovery by the Commonwealth under RCr 7 .24 .
Pursuant to these local rules, all interrogatories and responses thereto and all requests for admissions and answers or objections thereto shall be filed of record in the office of the Circuit Clerk.
If a child-support obligation deviates from the cited Guidelines, the agreement or judgment must state the reason for the deviation.
Court's wording
If the child support obligation established in the separation agreement or agreed judgment does not correspond to the Child Support Guidelines contained in KRS 403.212 (6), the agreement or judgment must state the reason for deviation from the Guidelines .
A separation agreement or agreed judgment that provides for child support must attach the specified child-support worksheet and the applicable ND or FOC Order.
Court's wording
Any Separation agreement or agreed judgment providing for a child support obligation shall include as an attachment thereto a Commonwealth of Kentucky Worksheet for Monthly Child Support Obligation along with a copy ofthe N D Order or the FOC Order, whichever applies .
A motion to submit an uncontested action must include proposed findings, conclusions, judgment and decree, and a proposed Commissioner’s Report recommending their adoption.
Court's wording
Any motion to submit any uncontested action must be accompanied by (a) the proposed "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Judgment and Decree" which the moving party desires the Court to adopt ; (b) a proposed Report of the Commissioner recommending adoption of the proposed "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Judgment and Decree," and, the Commissioner's Fee of $15.00.
In cases where both parties' wage information is available to the filing party the motion shall also be accompanied by a completed Child Support Worksheet .
Any agreed order setting pendente lite child support, shall be accompanied by a completed Child Support Worksheet.
Any pendente lite motion for child support shall be accompanied by the filing party's most recent wage information, cost ofminor child's insurance information and child care information, if any.
The motion shall be accompanied by a Commissioner's Report as set forth in Appendix 1
A motion for trial shall certify the estimated length of time required for the hearing .
No motion for pendente lite maintenance will be considered by the Commissioner absent the filing of a completed Verified Disclosure Statement by the movant.
The Commissioner's Report must include findings of fact and conclusions of law where required by law.
Court's wording
The Commissioner shall prepare a Report of his/her recommendations to the Court on any matter submitted to him/her within sixty (60) days, including findings of fact and conclusions of law where required by law.
The Commissioner's Report shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court who shall henceforth serve notice of the filing and a copy ofthe Report upon all parties who have appeared in the action.
All Orders shall be accompanied by a tendered "Report" ofthe Commissioner recommending that the "Order" be signed by the presiding Judge.
No motion shall be heard by the Commissioner where a copy of said motion is not pre-filed with the Commissioner and accompanied by the Commissioner's fee of $20.00.
If child support is paid through the Friend of the Court, the parties shall use the attached Order Setting Child Support (Appendix 3).
Any pleading not containing the case number thereon shall not be filed by the Clerk.
The mediator shall report to the court that the mediation has not occurred, has not been completed, or that the mediation has been completed with or without an agreement on any or all issues.
If an agreement is reached during the mediation conference, it shall be reduced to writing and signed by the parties .
The completed Verified Disclosure Statement, sworn to under oath and under penalty of perjury
ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS FORM MUST BE ANSWERED IN FULL OR THE WORDS "NONE" OR "NOT APPLICABLE" (N/A) INSERTED.
Please attach your last Federal and State Income Tax Returns and wage statements from your employer for the last five (5) weeks, or documented evidence of earnings for the last three (3) months.
STATE YOUR MONTHLY DEDUCTIONS FROM YOUR INCOME :
Include
- •STATE YOUR MONTHLY DEDUCTIONS FROM YOUR INCOME
State the name, age and date of birth of all children under eighteen (18) in this case and with whom the children are residing.
ii. State the monthly cost of the insurance(s) :
A. INSURANCE : List all hospitalization, medical and dental insurance policies that cover you and/or your children:
i. List individuals who are covered by this insurance and their relationship to you:
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The Circuit Clerk will not accept pleadings by facsimile except for domestic violence petitions or when specifically ordered by the presiding judge.
Except for domestic violence petitions, the Office of the Circuit Clerk shall not accept any pleadings by facsimile unless specifically ordered by the presiding judge.
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The Circuit Clerk's Office must not accept pleadings by facsimile, except for domestic violence petitions or when specifically ordered by the presiding judge.
Except for domestic violence petitions, the Office of the Circuit Clerk shall not accept any pleadings by facsimile unless specifically ordered by the presiding judge.
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Emergency protective orders may be received by fax when available.
Said Emergency Protective Orders may be received by facsimile reproduction when available.
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Emergency protective orders may be received by fax.
Said Emergency Protective Orders may be received by facsimile reproduction.
Page 20 | RULE 4. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTOCOL AND 24 HOUR ACCESS POLICY
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All parties in non-domestic relations civil cases must file pre-trial compliance statements no later than 60 days before trial.
Not later than 60 days prior to the trial date, all parties shall file pre-trial compliance statements, the contents of which shall be as follows, to-wit :
Page 4 | F. Pre-Trial Statements for Non-Domestic Relations Civil Cases
The listed pre-trial/settlement conference materials must be provided and filed before the conference.
Prior to such conference the parties or their counsel shall provide and file the following:
Page 5 | Pre-trial/Settlement Conference
Trial briefs and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in nonjury cases are due on the first day of trial.
In nonjury cases, counsel shall provide trial briefs and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law on the first day of trial.
Page 6 | Pre-trial/Settlement Conference
Trial briefs and requests for instructions in jury cases are due on the first day of trial.
In jury cases, counsel shall file trial briefs and request for instructions on the first day oftrial.
Page 6 | Pre-trial/Settlement Conference
A motion set for a rule day must be filed with the Circuit Clerk 8 days before the rule day for which it is initially set.
Each motion to be made on a rule day shall be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk eight (8) days preceding the rule day for which the motion is initially set .
Page 10 | CHAPTER III — NON-DOMESTIC RELATIONS CIVIL PROCEEDINGS-GENERAL, C. Motion and Notice
In a contested divorce or legal-separation action, the parties must file a VDS no later than 40 days after the petition is filed.
In each contested action for divorce or legal separation, the parties shall file a Verified Disclosure Statement (VDS) no later than forty (40) days after the filing of the Petition.
Page 13 | E. Contested Actions for Divorce or Legal Separation
If no objections or exceptions are filed, the report is automatically submitted to the presiding Judge on the 11th day after notice of filing was served.
If no objections or exceptions are filed, the Report shall be automatically submitted to the presiding Judge on the eleventh day after the notice of the filing of the Report was served on the parties .
Page 16 | M. Commissioner's Report
A party filing objections or exceptions must notice them for hearing on the next available motion hour.
If objections or exceptions are filed, the party filing the objections or exceptions shall notice them for hearing on the next available motion hour.
Page 16 | M. Commissioner's Report
The Commissioner must prepare a report of recommendations within 60 days of a matter being submitted, including findings of fact and conclusions of law when required by law.
The Commissioner shall prepare a Report of his/her recommendations to the Court on any matter submitted to him/her within sixty (60) days, including findings of fact and conclusions of law where required by law.
Page 16 | M. Commissioner's Report
Both parties must file a completed, sworn Verified Disclosure Statement with the Circuit Court Clerk within 30 days after filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
The completed Verified Disclosure Statement, sworn to under oath and under penalty of perjury, shall be filed by both parties with the Circuit Court Clerk within thirty days of the filing of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage .
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All motions in this subsection must be filed with the Circuit Clerk at least eight days before the scheduled motion day.
All motions shall be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk at least eight (8) days prior to the scheduled motion day.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, A. Domestic Relations Commissioner
If copies are served on opposing counsel by mail, the motion must be filed at least five days before the hearing.
If copies to opposing counsel are served by mail, said motion must be filed not later than five (5) days prior to the day of said hearing on the motion.
Page 8 | Rule 205. District Court - Motion and Notice
If service is made in person, motions must be filed and served at least 48 hours before the hearing, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
All motions shall be filed and served not later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled hearing on the motion, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, if service is made in person.
Page 8 | Rule 205. District Court - Motion and Notice
The Commissioner must prepare a recommendations report within 60 days after a matter is submitted, including findings of fact and conclusions of law when required by law.
The Commissioner shall prepare a Report of his/her recommendations to the Court on any matter submitted to him/her within sixty (60) days, including findings of fact and conclusions of law where required by law.
Page 10 | Rule 702. Commissioner's Pendente Lite Report
All parties must file the required pre-trial materials no later than 14 days before the final hearing.
Not later than fourteen (14) days prior to the final hearing, all parties shall file the following:
Page 14 | Rule 7. Domestic Relations Practice
Petitioners must not be sent away or left waiting for extended periods.
Petitioners shall not be sent away or left waiting for extended periods of time.
Page 18 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
The court must review a protective-order petition immediately upon filing.
The court shall review a petition for a protective order immediately upon its filing. KRS 403.730, KRS 456.040.
Page 18 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
An eligible person may apply for a pretrial diversion order after indictment, but no later than three days before trial.
After indictment in circuit court, and no later than 3 days before trial, any person eligible for the program may apply to the Circuit Court and the Commonwealth for entry of a pretrial diversion order.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | III. Procedure
Motions before the Domestic Relations Commissioner must be filed with the Circuit Clerk at least eight days before the scheduled motion day.
All motions shall be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk at least eight (8) days prior to the scheduled motion day.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, A. Domestic Relations Commissioner
The time allowed for filing and serving a motion must be computed under Civil Rule 6.01.
Time for filing and service of a motion shall be computed in accordance with Civil Rule 6.01.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, C. Computing Deadline
Motions served in person must be filed and served at least 48 hours before the hearing, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
All motions shall be filed and served not later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled hearing on the motion, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, if service is made in person.
Page 8 | Rule 205. District Court - Motion and Notice
When copies are served on opposing counsel by mail, the motion must be filed at least five days before the hearing.
If copies to opposing counsel are served by mail, said motion must be filed not later than five (5) days prior to the day of said hearing on the motion.
Page 8 | Rule 205. District Court - Motion and Notice
The Commissioner must prepare a report with recommendations within 60 days of a matter being submitted, including findings of fact and conclusions of law when required by law.
The Commissioner shall prepare a Report of his/her recommendations to the Court on any matter submitted to him/her within sixty (60) days, including findings of fact and conclusions of law where required by law.
Page 10 | Rule 702. Commissioner's Pendente Lite Report
All parties must file the required pre-trial materials no later than 14 days before the final hearing.
Not later than fourteen (14) days prior to the final hearing, all parties shall file the following:
Page 14 | B. Pre-trial Compliance
After-hours petitions must be presented immediately to the designated recipient.
Upon receipt of a petition after regular business hours, the authorized agency/officer shall immediately present the petition to the following:
Page 19 | RULE 4. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTOCOL AND 24 HOUR ACCESS POLICY
Petitions must be reviewed within an hour of presentation, unless no judge or trial commissioner is available.
Petitions shall be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner unless it is impossible due to the unavailability of a judge or trial commissioner.
Page 20 | RULE 4. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTOCOL AND 24 HOUR ACCESS POLICY
An eligible person may apply for pretrial diversion after indictment, but must apply no later than three days before trial.
After indictment in circuit court, and no later than 3 days before trial, any person eligible for the program may apply to the Circuit Court and the Commonwealth for entry of a pretrial diversion order.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | III. Procedure
The time for filing and serving a motion must be computed in accordance with CR 6.01.
(2) Computation of Time for Filing and Service-Time for filing and service of a motion shall be computed in accordance with CR 6.01 .
Page 10 | CHAPTER III — NON-DOMESTIC RELATIONS CIVIL PROCEEDINGS-GENERAL, C. Motion and Notice
Failure to file a completed disclosure statement at least 10 days before mediation could result in sanctions deemed appropriate by the Domestic Relations Commissioner.
Failure of a party to file a completed disclosure statement at least ten (10) days prior to mediation could result in sanctions deemed appropriate by the Domestic Relations Commissioner.
Page 14 | E. Contested Actions for Divorce or Legal Separation
Each party has 15 days thereafter to amend or supplement their VDS.
Each party shall have 15 days thereafter to Amend or Supplement their respective VDS .
Page 14 | E. Contested Actions for Divorce or Legal Separation
The time for filing and serving a motion must be computed under Civil Rule 6.01.
Time for filing and service of a motion shall be computed in accordance with Civil Rule 6.01.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, C. Computing Deadline
Petitions should be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner, unless none is available.
Petitions should be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner unless impossible due to no judge or trial commissioner being available.
Page 18 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The circuit clerk must serve notice of the termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.
The Notice of Termination and Affidavit of Violations shall be filed in the official record by the circuit clerk, who shall serve notice of the notice of termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.
Criminal cases
Page 10 | Section 11. Involuntary Termination from Mental Health Court
The circuit court clerk must serve notice of the Notice of Termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.
The Notice of Termination shall be filed in the official record by the circuit court clerk, who shall serve notice of the Notice of Termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.
Criminal cases
Page 10 | Section 12. Voluntary Termination
The circuit court clerk must serve notice of the Notice of Termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.
who shall serve notice of the Notice of Termination on the parties, their attorneys, and probation and parole.
Criminal cases
Page 11 | Section 13. Administrative Discharge
The attorney filing a Notice of Appeal, Designation of Record, or Order to Proceed in forma pauperis must send a copy to the Court Reporter.
A copy of any Notice ofAppeal, Designation of Record or Order to Proceed in forma pauperis shall be sent to the Court Reporter by the attorney filing same.
Page 6 | J. Copies To Be Sent to Court Reporter
The Clerk must distribute orders by mail, delivery, or placement in attorneys’ assigned office receptacles to the people listed under DISTRIBUTION.
The Clerk shall distribute copies of all orders by mail or delivery or placement in the receptacles assigned for the attorneys in the clerk's office to the persons listed under DISTRIBUTION
Page 7 | Chapter I — General, M. Distribution of Orders
Within 45 days of arraignment, the Commonwealth must provide the Defendant the listed discovery materials; the excerpt ends mid-sentence.
Within 45 days of arraignment, the Commonwealth shall provide to the Defendant a copy of the Grand Jury tape, all information required under RCr 7 .24 and 7.26, all exculpatory evidence, all aspects of line-ups or show-ups, copies of all oral, recorded or written statements made by Defendant or other persons, information received from a confidential informant, copies ofall search warrants, search warrant affidavits and search warrant returns, names and addresses of witnesses the Commonwealth may call at trial, and the nature of any promises or agreements made by the Commonwealth to secure
Page 8 | Chapter II — Criminal Proceedings, D. Discovery (1)
Each motion must be served on opposing counsel or, if the opposing party is unrepresented, on that party.
Each motion shall be served on opposing counsel or a party, ifnot represented by counsel.
Page 10 | CHAPTER III — NON-DOMESTIC RELATIONS CIVIL PROCEEDINGS-GENERAL, C. Motion and Notice
Post-final-judgment motions must initially be brought by show cause rule and served on the party under CR 4.04.
All post final judgment motions shall initially be brought by show cause rule with service to be perfected on the party as set forth in CR 4.04.
Page 12 | C. Motion and Notice
The parties must exchange expected trial witness lists and exhibits at least 14 days before trial; failure to disclose may result in exclusion or other relief.
No later than fourteen (14) days prior to the trial date, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits expected to be introduced at trial . Failure to make these disclosures may result in the exclusion of witnesses and exhibits at trial, or other appropriate relief, in the discretion of the Commissioner.
Page 15 | J. Trials
A party may serve written objections or exceptions on the other parties within 10 days after service of notice that the report was filed.
Within ten (10) days after being served with Notice of the filing of the Report, any party may serve written objections or exceptions thereto upon the other parties .
Page 16 | M. Commissioner's Report
After the report is filed, the Clerk must serve notice of filing and a copy of the report on all parties who appeared.
The Commissioner's Report shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court who shall henceforth serve notice of the filing and a copy ofthe Report upon all parties who have appeared in the action.
Page 16 | M. Commissioner's Report
A party may serve written objections to the commissioner’s report on the other parties within ten days after entry of the notice; if no objection is timely served, the court may adopt the report.
Within ten (10) days of the entry of this notice, any party may serve written objections to the report upon the other parties . Unless written objection is served by any party on the other parties within ten days after the date of entry of this notice, the court may adopt the report of the commissioner as submitted.
Page 35 | Commissioner's Report
A post-judgment motion must be served on the party in accordance with Civil Rule 4.04.
If a party is filing a post judgment motion, service must be perfected on the party as set forth in Civil Rule 4.04.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, D. Post Judgment Motions
Motions must be served on the Domestic Relations Commissioner and opposing counsel, or on an unrepresented party.
All motions shall be served on the Domestic Relations Commissioner and on the opposing counsel or upon a party, if the party is not represented by counsel.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, A. Domestic Relations Commissioner
Motions must be served on opposing counsel, or on the party if unrepresented.
All motions shall be served on opposing counsel or upon a party, if the party is not represented by counsel.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, B. Presiding Judge
When service is made in person, motions must be served at least 48 hours before the hearing, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
All motions shall be filed and served not later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled hearing on the motion, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, if service is made in person.
Page 8 | Rule 205. District Court - Motion and Notice
A party may serve written objections or exceptions to the Commissioner's Report on the other parties within 10 days after being served with notice of filing.
Pursuant to FCRPP 4(4)(a), within ten (10) days of being served with the notice of filing of the Commissioner's Report, any party may serve written objections or exceptions thereto upon other parties.
Page 10 | Rule 702. Commissioner's Pendente Lite Report
After the report is filed, the Clerk must serve notice of filing and a copy of the report on all parties who have appeared in the action.
The Commissioner's Report shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court who shall henceforth serve notice of the filing and a copy of the Report upon all parties who have appeared in the action.
Page 10 | Rule 702. Commissioner's Pendente Lite Report
The Clerk's Office must distribute an unredacted copy of the child support order to the child enforcement agency, if applicable, and to the parties.
The Clerk's Office shall then distribute an unredacted copy of the child support order to the child enforcement agency, if applicable, and to the parties.
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The redacted copy must then be served on the respondents.
The redacted copy shall then be served on the respondents).
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The Clerk must distribute orders to the persons listed under DISTRIBUTION by mail, delivery, or placement in attorneys' assigned receptacles, and certify the distribution with a check mark, initials, and date on the distribution list.
The Clerk shall distribute copies of all orders by mail or delivery or placement in the receptacles assigned for the attorneys in the Clerk's Office to the persons listed under DISTRIBUTION and shall certify such mailing, delivery or placement by making a check mark by the person listed and shall initial and date the same at the bottom of the distribution list.
Page 16 | C. Distribution of Orders
Motions before the Domestic Relations Commissioner must be served on the Commissioner and opposing counsel, or on an unrepresented party.
All motions shall be served on the Domestic Relations Commissioner and on the opposing counsel or upon a party, if the party is not represented by counsel.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, A. Domestic Relations Commissioner
Motions before the presiding judge must be served on opposing counsel, or on the party if that party is not represented by counsel.
All motions shall be served on opposing counsel or upon a party, if the party is not represented by counsel.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, B. Presiding Judge
A post-judgment motion must be served on the party as provided in Civil Rule 4.04.
If a party is filing a post judgment motion, service must be perfected on the party as set forth in Civil Rule 4.04.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, D. Post Judgment Motions
Motions served in person must be served at least 48 hours before the hearing, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
All motions shall be filed and served not later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled hearing on the motion, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, if service is made in person.
Page 8 | Rule 205. District Court - Motion and Notice
After the Commissioner's Report is filed, the Clerk must serve notice of filing and a copy of the Report on all parties who have appeared in the action.
The Commissioner's Report shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court who shall henceforth serve notice of the filing and a copy of the Report upon all parties who have appeared in the action.
Page 10 | Rule 702. Commissioner's Pendente Lite Report
The Clerk's Office must distribute an unredacted child support order to the child enforcement agency, if applicable, and to the parties.
The Clerk's Office shall then distribute an unredacted copy of the child support order to the child enforcement agency, if applicable, and to the parties.
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The redacted copy must then be served on the respondents.
The redacted copy shall then be served on the respondents).
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The Clerk must distribute orders by mail, delivery, or placement in attorneys' assigned Clerk's Office receptacles, and certify the distribution on the list with a check mark, initials, and date.
The Clerk shall distribute copies of all orders by mail or delivery or placement in the receptacles assigned for the attorneys in the Clerk's Office to the persons listed under DISTRIBUTION and shall certify such mailing, delivery or placement by making a check mark by the person listed and shall initial and date the same at the bottom of the distribution list.
Page 16 | C. Distribution of Orders
If service has not been made by the date of transfer, the emergency protective order continues and the summons is reissued for up to 14 days or as the court determines necessary to protect the petitioner, with further reissuance as needed in the transfer court.
Consistent with FCRPP 12, the emergency protective order shall continue and the summons reissued by the Tenth Judicial District Court or the Fifty-Seventh Judicial District Court, pursuant to KRS 403.740(4), for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days if service has not been made on the adverse party by the date of transfer, or as the court determines is necessary for the protection of the petitioner. Thereafter, reissuance of the summons shall occur as needed in the court of transfer.
Page 17 | Uniform Protocol for Processing Cases
Subpoena service by law office personnel or a party is considered a cost when the sheriff would be compensated for similar service.
To the extent that the sheriff would be compensated for similar service, service of subpoena by law office personnel or a party will be considered as costs when assessing costs.
Page 7 | Chapter I — General, L. Service of Subpoena by Law Office Personnel or Party
Copies to opposing counsel may be served by mail; in that circumstance, the motion must be filed at least five days before the hearing.
If copies to opposing counsel are served by mail, said motion must be filed not later than five (5) days prior to the day of said hearing on the motion.
Page 8 | Rule 205. District Court - Motion and Notice
A motion need be served on the Court only if its subject matter may be contested; a motion simply to set a matter for trial need not be served on the Court.
served on the Court only when the subject matter of the Motion may be contested. (For example, if the Motion is simply to set a matter for trial, there is no need to serve a copy on the Court).
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A motion need be served on the Court only if its subject matter may be contested; a motion simply to set a matter for trial need not be served on the Court.
served on the Court only when the subject matter of the Motion may be contested. (For example, if the Motion is simply to set a matter for trial, there is no need to serve a copy on the Court).
Page 9 | RULE 2. COURT SCHEDULING/MOTION HOUR/PROCEDURES FOR FILING
A party may serve written objections or exceptions on the other parties within 10 days after being served with notice that the Commissioner's Report was filed.
Pursuant to FCRPP 4(4)(a), within ten (10) days of being served with the notice of filing of the Commissioner's Report, any party may serve written objections or exceptions thereto upon other parties.
Page 10 | Rule 702. Commissioner's Pendente Lite Report
Filing Fees and Waivers
Mental Health Court staff must not accept cash from a participant.
At no time shall Mental Health Court staff accept cash from a participant.
Criminal cases
Page 13 | Section 19. Collection of Fees
Reimbursement fees must be paid by certified check, cashier's check, or money order.
Reimbursement fees shall be in the form of certified checks, cashier's checks, or money orders.
Criminal cases
Page 13 | Section 19. Collection of Fees
Judges and Mental Health Court staff must not collect money for Mental Health Court through the listed sources, except for the fees referred to in this section.
No judge or Mental Health Court staff shall collect monies for use in Mental Health Court through forfeiture, plea agreements, sanctions, fees, fines, or other costs, other than those referred to herein.
Criminal cases
Page 13 | Section 19. Collection of Fees
The required fee listed in Appendix 1 must be attached to copies of motions provided to the Commissioner.
Copies of all motions with attached required fee (Appendix 1) shall be provided to the Commissioner by mailing or delivering same to the Commissioner at his/her office
Page 12 | C. Motion and Notice
A $15.00 Commissioner’s fee is required with a motion to submit an uncontested action.
the Commissioner's Fee of $15.00.
Page 13 | Uncontested Actions
The moving party must advance half of the Commissioner's fees at $60 per hour for the certified time, and the opposing party must pay its half when the trial date is set.
The motion shall be accompanied by a Commissioner's Report as set forth in Appendix 1 and advancement of one-half ( 1/2) of the Commissioner's fees ($60.00 per hour) for the time certified. Opposing party shall pay their one-half ( 1/2) at the time the trial date is set.
Page 15 | I. Trial Dates
Any remaining billing is due upon receipt.
Any remaining billing shall be due upon receipt .
Page 17 | N. Commissioner's Fees
The Commissioner's fees must be prepaid to the Commissioner.
The Commissioner's fees shall be pre-paid to the Commissioner as set forth above.
Page 17 | N. Commissioner's Fees
A motion submitted for hearing by the Commissioner must be accompanied by the Commissioner's $20 fee.
No motion shall be heard by the Commissioner where a copy of said motion is not pre-filed with the Commissioner and accompanied by the Commissioner's fee of $20.00.
Page 17 | N. Commissioner's Fees
A motion must include a $15 Commissioner fee payable to the Clerk, unless the party has leave to proceed in forma pauperis; any remaining hearing fees are due at the conclusion of the case.
In addition, the motion shall be accompanied by a $15.00 Commissioner fee tendered to the Clerk's Office, payable to the Clerk, on behalf of the Commissioner, unless the party has been granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis. This fee, authorized by FCRPP 4(5), shall be applied as the fee for the first 15 minutes or any portion thereof spent in the hearing on the motion. Any remaining fees due for time spent in the hearing shall be due upon the conclusion of the case.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, A. Domestic Relations Commissioner
The Circuit Clerk does not collect filing fees when the county attorney initiates a paternity or IV-D action on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Whenever the county attorney initiates a paternity action or a IV-D action on behalf of the Commonwealth, the Office of the Circuit Clerk does not collect any filing fees
Page 9 | RULE 5. PATERNITY AND IV-D ACTIONS
A respondent filing a complaint to request custody or time-sharing/visitation must pay the filing fee to the clerk under FCRPP 14(2).
In this instance, the respondent must file a complaint to request custody and/or time-sharing/visitation and must pay the filing fee to the clerk pursuant to FCRPP 14(2).
Page 9 | RULE 5. PATERNITY AND IV-D ACTIONS
Commissioner's fees are assessed at $15 per quarter hour or part thereof, initially shared equally, and must be paid to the clerk within five days after the last appearance before the Commissioner.
C. Commissioner's Fees: In matters involving a hearing, Commissioner's fees shall be assessed to the parties pursuant to FCRPP 4(5) at the rate of $15.00 per quarter hour or part thereof. The Commissioner shall provide counsel or parties, if unrepresented, with a billing at the conclusion of the last court appearance before the Commissioner. Initially, the fees shall be assessed in equal shares to the parties subject to same. However, at the final hearing, either party may move for a modification in the percentages paid. Pursuant to FCRPP 4(5), the parties shall have five days to pay the Commissioner's fees to the clerk following the last appearance in front of the Commissioner. If a payment is not timely paid, the Clerk shall notify the presiding judge who shall require the party to show cause as to why he or she should not be held in contempt.
Page 11 | C. Commissioner's Fees
A $15 Commissioner fee must accompany the motion unless the party has in forma pauperis status; any additional hearing fees are due when the case concludes.
In addition, the motion shall be accompanied by a $15.00 Commissioner fee tendered to the Clerk's Office, payable to the Clerk, on behalf of the Commissioner, unless the party has been granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis. This fee, authorized by FCRPP 4(5), shall be applied as the fee for the first 15 minutes or any portion thereof spent in the hearing on the motion. Any remaining fees due for time spent in the hearing shall be due upon the conclusion of the case.
Page 7 | Rule 202. Circuit Court - Motion and Notice, A. Domestic Relations Commissioner
The Circuit Clerk does not collect filing fees for a paternity or IV-D action initiated by the county attorney on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Whenever the county attorney initiates a paternity action or a IV-D action on behalf of the Commonwealth, the Office of the Circuit Clerk does not collect any filing fees
Page 9 | RULE 5. PATERNITY AND IV-D ACTIONS
A respondent filing a complaint to request custody or time-sharing/visitation in this instance must pay the filing fee to the clerk.
In this instance, the respondent must file a complaint to request custody and/or time-sharing/visitation and must pay the filing fee to the clerk pursuant to FCRPP 14(2).
Page 9 | RULE 5. PATERNITY AND IV-D ACTIONS
The Mental Health Court may impose reimbursement fees for treatment and other specified or required services, with payment standards and policies established by the Court.
A reimbursement fee may be imposed by Mental Health Court for treatment services, the cost of a laboratory confirmation of compliance with medication protocols, a positive drug test, or other required services. The standards and policies relating to the payment of a reimbursement fee shall be established by the Court.
Criminal cases
Page 13 | Section 19. Collection of Fees
A party who does not comply with the VDS requirements is responsible for mediation fees and associated costs.
Any party not complying with the provisions of this paragraph shall be responsible for the fees of the mediation and associated costs.
Page 14 | E. Contested Actions for Divorce or Legal Separation
Actions involving indigent parties are heard by the Commissioner without a fee.
All actions involving indigents shall be heard by the Commissioner without a fee.
Page 17 | N. Commissioner's Fees
The Commissioner may apportion fees as appropriate under KRS 403.220.
The Commissioner may apportion fees as appropriate pursuant to KRS 403 .220 .
Page 17 | N. Commissioner's Fees
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Copies of all motions must be provided to the Commissioner at the Commissioner’s office by mail or delivery.
Copies of all motions with attached required fee (Appendix 1) shall be provided to the Commissioner by mailing or delivering same to the Commissioner at his/her office
Page 12 | C. Motion and Notice
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Parties must redact personal identifiers in other documents, pleadings, or exhibits when required by statute or present in those materials, in accordance with Civil Rule 7.03(1)(b).
6. In any other documents, pleadings, or exhibits where personal identifiers are required by statute or are contained therein, the parties shall redact the personal identifiers in accordance with Civil Rule 7.03(1)(b).
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When statute requires personal identifiers in a dissolution or custody petition, parties must file a redacted copy and an unredacted copy in a marked, sealed envelope.
3. Whenever personal identifiers are required by statute to be identified in the petition for dissolution of marriage or the petition for custody and/or time-sharing/visitation, the parties shall comply with Civil Rule 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.
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All child support orders must be sealed as directed to the Circuit Clerk's Office.
4. In regard to all child support orders, the parties shall provide directions to the Circuit Clerk's Office under the 'DISTRIBUTION" heading to seal the child support order. See Local Rule 901(C.).
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Access to the specified unredacted sealed petitions and child support orders is limited to parties, counsel and their staff, and the judge and the judge's staff.
5. The Circuit Clerk shall allow the unredacted sealed copies of the petition for dissolution of marriage, the petition for custody and/or time-sharing/visitation, and the child support order to be accessed only by a party to the case, an attorney of record in the case, the staff of an attorney of record in the case, a judge of the court, and/or the judge's staff.
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Access to the specified unredacted sealed documents is restricted to the listed parties, counsel and their staff, and the judge and the judge's staff.
5. The Circuit Clerk shall allow the unredacted sealed copies of the petition for dissolution of marriage, the petition for custody and/or time-sharing/visitation, and the child support order to be accessed only by a party to the case, an attorney of record in the case, the staff of an attorney of record in the case, a judge of the court, and/or the judge's staff.
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For specified dissolution and custody petitions containing statutorily required personal identifiers, parties must file a redacted copy and an unredacted copy in a marked, sealed envelope.
3. Whenever personal identifiers are required by statute to be identified in the petition for dissolution of marriage or the petition for custody and/or time-sharing/visitation, the parties shall comply with Civil Rule 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.
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For every child support order, the parties must direct the Circuit Clerk's Office under the “DISTRIBUTION” heading to seal the order.
4. In regard to all child support orders, the parties shall provide directions to the Circuit Clerk's Office under the "DISTRIBUTION" heading to seal the child support order. See Local Rule 901(C.).
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Clerk - please seal this Order
Clerk - please seal this Order
Page 23 | DISTRIBUTION LIST
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A party may not file a motion for mediation until that party has filed their VDS.
No motion for mediation may be filed by a party until such time as their VDS has been filed.
Page 14 | E. Contested Actions for Divorce or Legal Separation
The parties must attend mediation before a final hearing date is set, unless the court grants extraordinary relief; no trial date will be granted until mediation is completed or waived by the court.
Prior to setting a final hearing date, the Domestic Relations Commissioner shall require the parties to attend mediation . Mediation is mandatory unless extraordinary reliefis granted by the court. A trial date will not be granted until mediation is completed or waived by the court.
Page 14 | G. Mediation
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
After a non-domestic relations civil case is set for trial, the Court will grant a continuance only for extraordinary reasons.
Once a case is set for trial, continuances will be reluctantly granted by the Court and only for extraordinary reasons .
Page 4 | E. Setting of Cases for Trial
In Nelson County, hearings exceeding 15 minutes will be continued by the Court to a date and time certain.
Any hearing which will exceed 15 minutes will be continued by the Court to a date and time certain.
Page 4 | C. Rule Days
In Hart and LaRue Counties, hearings exceeding 30 minutes will be continued by the Court to a date and time certain.
Any hearing which will exceed 30 minutes will be continued by the Court to a date and time certain.
Page 4 | C. Rule Days
Chambers Communication Rules
The Office of the Circuit Clerk must be notified when a non-domestic relations civil case is ready for the Court to take under submission.
The Office of the Circuit Clerk shall be notified when a case is ready for the Court to take it under submission.
Page 4 | D. Submission of Cases to the Court
The parties must immediately notify the Office of the Circuit Clerk when an action set for trial is settled.
When any action which is set for trial is settled, the parties shall immediately notify the Office of the Circuit Clerk of this fact .
Page 6 | I. Settled Cases
During regular business hours in LaRue County, the Clerk's Office must route protective-order petitions to the specified judge, with the stated alternatives if that judge is unavailable; orders may be received by email or fax.
LaRue County: The Clerk's Office shall present the petition to the District Judge of the 10"h Judicial District for the purposes of issuing a protective order. If the District Judge is unavailable, and the Hart County Trial Commissioner has been temporarily assigned to serve LaRue County pursuant to SCR 5.040, the Clerk's Office shall present the petition to the Hart County Trial Commissioner. If neither the District Judge nor the Trial Commissioner is available, the Clerk's Office shall request the assistance of a Circuit Judge or any other available Judge to issue the protective order at the earliest reasonable time. Said Orders may be received by electronic mail or by facsimile reproduction.
Page 19 | Twenty-four Hour Accessibility
During regular business hours in Hart County, the Clerk's Office must present protective-order petitions to the District Judge or Trial Commissioner, with the stated alternative if neither is available; orders may be received by email or fax.
Hart County: The Clerk's Office shall present the petition to the District Judge of the 10th Judicial District or the Hart County Trial Commissioner for the purposes of issuing a protective order. If neither the District Judge nor the Trial Commissioner is available, the Clerk's Office shall request the assistance of a Circuit Judge or any other available Judge to issue the protective order at the earliest reasonable time. Said Orders may be received by electronic mail or by facsimile reproduction.
Page 19 | Twenty-four Hour Accessibility
During regular business hours in Nelson County, the Clerk's Office must present protective-order petitions to the District Judge, or request assistance from a Circuit Judge or other available judge if the District Judge is unavailable; orders may be received by email or fax.
Nelson County: The Clerk's Office shall present the petition to the District Judge of the 57" Judicial District for the purposes of issuing a protective order. If the District Judge is not available, the Clerk's Office shall request the assistance of a Circuit Judge or any other available Judge to issue the protective order at the earliest reasonable time. Said Orders may be received by electronic mail or by facsimile reproduction.
Page 20 | Twenty-four Hour Accessibility
After regular business hours in LaRue County, the petition must be presented to the specified judge, with the stated alternatives if that judge is unavailable; orders may be received by email or fax.
LaRue County: The petition shall be presented to the District Judge of the 10th Judicial District for the purposes of issuing a protective order. If the District Judge is unavailable, and the Hart County Trial Commissioner has been temporarily assigned to serve LaRue County pursuant to SCR 5.040, the petition shall be presented to the Hart County Trial Commissioner. If neither the District Judge nor the Trial Commissioner is available, the petition shall be presented to a Circuit Judge or any other available Judge to issue the protective order at the earliest reasonable time. Said Orders may be received by electronic mail or by facsimile reproduction.
Page 20 | Twenty-four Hour Accessibility
After regular business hours in Nelson County, the petition must be presented to the District Judge, or to a Circuit Judge or other available judge if the District Judge is unavailable; orders may be received by email or fax.
Nelson County: The petition shall be presented to the District Judge of the 57"h Judicial District for the purposes of issuing a protective order. If the District Judge is not available, the petition shall be presented to a Circuit Judge or any other available Judge to issue the protective order at the earliest reasonable time. Said Orders may be received by electronic mail or by facsimile reproduction.
Page 20 | Twenty-four Hour Accessibility
During regular business hours, a protective-order petition in a pending Circuit Court dissolution or child-custody action must be presented by the Circuit Clerk's Office to the presiding judge, with the stated alternative if unavailable; orders may be received by email or fax.
Pending Circuit Court Cases: If there is a dissolution action or child custody action pending in Circuit Court, the Circuit Clerk's Office shall present the petition to the presiding Circuit Court Judge. If the presiding judge is not available, the Clerk's Office shall request the assistance of the District Judge or the other Circuit Court Judge. Said Orders may be received by electronic mail or by facsimile reproduction.
Page 20 | Twenty-four Hour Accessibility
After regular business hours in Hart County, the petition must be presented to the District Judge or Trial Commissioner, or to a Circuit Judge or other available judge if neither is available; orders may be received by email or fax.
Hart County: The petition shall be presented to the District Judge of the 10th Judicial District or the Hart County Trial Commissioner for the purposes of issuing a protective order. If neither the District Judge nor the Trial Commissioner is available, the petition shall be presented to a Circuit Judge or any other available Judge to issue the protective order at the earliest reasonable time. Said Orders may be received by electronic mail or by facsimile reproduction.
Page 20 | Twenty-four Hour Accessibility
After regular business hours, in a pending Circuit Court dissolution or child-custody action, the agency or officer must present the petition to the presiding Circuit Court Judge, or request assistance from the District Judge or the other Circuit Court Judge if the presiding judge is unavailable.
Pending Circuit Court Cases: If there is a dissolution action or child custody action pending in Circuit Court, the agency/officer shall present the petition to the presiding Circuit Court Judge. If the presiding judge is not available, the agency/officer shall request the assistance of the District Judge or the other Circuit Court Judge.
Page 20 | Twenty-four Hour Accessibility
The Commonwealth must request a criminal record check by calling or faxing AOC Pretrial Services and must not send the request 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. DO NOT send requests to the local Pretrial Services Officer.
Criminal cases
Page 3 | III. Procedure
Petitioners seeking contempt proceedings should contact the Circuit Clerk's Office during regular business hours, or the authorized agencies or officers after hours.
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Circuit Clerk's Office during regular business hours. If it is after regular business hours, the petitioner should contact the agencies/officers that are authorized herein.
Page 22 | IV. Contempt Proceedings
A petitioner seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Circuit Clerk's Office during regular business hours, or the authorized agencies or officers after hours.
B. A petitioner seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Circuit Clerk's Office during regular business hours. If it is after regular business hours, the petitioner should contact the agencies/officers that are authorized herein.
Page 5 | Contempt Proceedings
B. A petitioner seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Circuit Clerk's Office during regular business hours. If it is after regular business hours, the petitioner should contact the agencies/officers that are authorized herein.
B. A petitioner seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Circuit Clerk's Office during regular business hours. If it is after regular business hours, the petitioner should contact the agencies/officers that are authorized herein.
Page 21 | m. Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Circuit Clerk's Office during regular business hours. If it is after regular business hours, the petitioner should contact the agencies/officers that are authorized herein.
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Circuit Clerk's Office during regular business hours. If it is after regular business hours, the petitioner should contact the agencies/officers that are authorized herein.
Page 6 | IV. Contempt Proceedings