Hopkins Circuit Court Electronic Filing Rules
2 rules from official source documents
Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions.
CRITICAL
Docketing by telephone, fax, or email is prohibited unless the Court permits it, and motions must be legible.
No motion or other matter may be placed on the Court's docket by telephone, All motions must be legible and shall contain a notice of hearing date and time. facsimile transmission, or electronic mail except as may be permitted by the Court.
INFO
- Applies to
- Protective order petition
Designated court staff and law enforcement officers are authorized to complete the electronic filing process for protective order petitions during the stated hours.
A. The following agents and officers are authorized to accept protective order petitions, administer oaths to the petitioner, and complete the electronic filing process. 1. During regular business hours of the judicial center: Hopkins Circuit Court Clerk and Deputies, 120 East Center Street, Madisonville, KY 42431. 2. During hours outside the business hours of the judicial center (nights, weekends, court holidays or other closures): Any local city or county law enforcement officer in Hopkins County, Kentucky; All Kentucky State Police Officers officially on duty.
Is electronic filing required in Hopkins Circuit Court?
No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Docketing by telephone, fax, or email is prohibited unless the Court permits it, and motions must be legible.
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