Jessamine Circuit Court
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
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.
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Formatting
- •Petitions must be made on form AOC-275.1.
When appropriate, the Court may use the standard AOC-237 Status Quo Order form or, when necessary, accept an order drafted for the case.
Court's wording
If the Court finds it appropriate to enter a Status Quo Order in a dissolution case, the Court may order the entry of a Status Quo Order using the standard Status Quo Order form (form AOC-237) or, when necessary, may accept an Order drafted specific to the case.
Document Filing Requirements44 rules
If counsel is directed to prepare an order, it shall be done and left at the Clerk's office
(2) Motions for action upon Commissioner's Reports, but only if all parties not in default agree in writing to submit the matter to the Court and waive service and notice requirements otherwise required by CR 53.06. To request action upon Commissioner's Reports before expiration of the ten (10) day period, all partics must also specifically waive that requirement.
Before setting a sale date, the Master Commissioner must receive the specified sale-cost payment and property, notice-recipient, party-interest, and title information.
Court's wording
The Master Commissioner of the Garrard and Jessmine Circuit Court shall not set sale dates until the party requesting the sale date has provided the following: (1) Payment for the estimated costs of each sale in the amount of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any additional expense requested by the party secking a date of sale will be addressed on an individual basis by the Master Commissioner. (2) A legal description to be sold with a street address, if available. (3) The name and address of each person or entity who is to be served notice by the Master Commissioner. (4) The name of the party or parties whose interest is being sold or conveyed. (5) The source of litle of the party or parties whose interest is being sold or conveyca.
All judgments and orders of sale must state the specified payment, bond, tax, possession, risk-of-loss, and property-encumbrance terms.
Court's wording
3.20 JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS OF SALE The terms of sale to be stated in all Judgments and Orders of Sale and are as follows: (1) The terms of the sale shall be either cash or ten (10%) percent of the purchase price in the form of a cash deposit at the time of sale and balance of the purchase price on a credit of 60 days. If the purchaser elects to take credit for the balance, then the purchaser will be required to post bond and furnish acceptable surety thereon. Said bond shall be for the unpaid balance of the purchase price and bear interest at the ratc of twelve (12%) percent per annum from the date of sale until paid. (2) The purchaser shall be required to assume and pay all taxes levied against said property for the current tax ycar and all subsequent ycars. The property shall be sold "as is", and possession shall pass to the purchaser upon delivery of deed. Risk of loss shall pass to the purchaser upon cxecution of bond of sale or payment of the purchase price in full whichever occurs first. (3) The properly shall be sold free and clear of any right, title or interest of all parties to the action and all liens and encumbrances thereon of any party. The sale of the real estate shall be made subject to all zoning and building regulations, restrictions, ordinances, casements, covenants, and rights-of- way, of record or otherwise.
(f) Both civil and criminal motions shall be docketed and heard in the county where the action is filed unless: (1) The matter is of an emergency nature and the grounds for the emergency are stated in the motion; (2) The motion and notice requirements are complied with; and (3) The record is made available as required by Kentucky Rulcs of Procedure: CR 79.05.
(2) file a Motion to Enter a Guilty Plea, signed in open court; and
(3) tender an Order Entering Guilty Plea.
(1) file a written Plea Agreement in open court;
Orders of distribution must state collections and applicable tax and lien information; the first-priority lienholder prepares the order, and unknown secondary interests must be stated while the balance is held pending further court orders.
Court's wording
3.30 ORDERS OF DISTRIBUTION Orders of Distribution of funds held by the Master Commissioner shall: (1) Set forth the amounts collected, including the advance costs deposit referenced in 6.10(1) above. (2) If disbursements are to be made to a taxing authority, then the taxing authority with the outstanding tax bill number and year must be listed in the Order of Distribution and copy of the tax bill or bills must be furnished to the Master Commissioner. (3) The preparation of the Order of Distribution sliall be the responsibility of the lien holder of first priority and shall address all secondary lienholder's interests. (4) If the amount of a secondary lienholder's interest is unknown, then that is to be stated in the Order of Distribution and the balance is to be held by the Master Commissioner pending further Orders of the Court.
If any subpoenacd witness is incarcerated, the party on whose behalf the witness is to testify shall submit a transport order, with appropriate times and places, to the Court at least five (5) days in advance of the desired appearance.
- Document
- Transport order
Must include
- •With appropriate times and places
If a defendant is in state or federal custody, the Court shall issue the transport order for arraignment, but counsel for the defendant shall submit transport orders to the Court for all subsequent appearances.
If an incarcerated defendant desires to be present at a status hearing, motion, or any other stage of the proceedings not specifically mentioned in 4.20A, the defendant or counsel shall submit a transport order, with appropriate times and places, to the Court at least five (5) days in advance of the desired appearance.
- Document
- Transport order
Must include
- •With appropriate times and places
Pro se litigants must complete a Pro Se Motion Request (only available at the Circuit Clerk's Office), and leave the completed form with the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Initial motions shall include email addresses for the movant and all parties listed on the certificate of service, if known.
The Court will not conduct a Final Hearing before the Guardian Ad Litem has filed his or her response.
The Court requires that only One order be tendered for the Court's signature.
Prior to conducting an adoption hearing, and absent any conflicting order of the Court, the following must be submitted to the Court for review: 1. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law,
If an attorney submits an Order to opposing counsel and that attorney fails to sign off on a 'Have Seen' and submit it to the Court, said Order shall contain a verification by the drafting attorney that the Order was tendered to opposing counsel with no response for a period of no less than seven (7) business days.
If counsel needs access to records of confidential proceedings as part of a termination or adoption proceeding, counsel must file a motion in that action seeking permission to inspect and copy documents. Such a motion may be filed to be heard at the convenience of the Court and accompanied by a proposed order.
- Document
- Motion to inspect and copy confidential records
Must include
- •Proposed order
Any dependency, neglect, abuse, or status offender petition filed with this Court shall comply with the following conditions: 1. Citation to specific statute(s) and factual allegations relied upon in asserting the Court's jurisdiction; and 2. Contact information of child's parents or guardians.
Appointed counsel must continue representation through all stages unless relieved of the appointment after a proper motion to withdraw as counsel.
Court's wording
After a Guardian Ad Litem or parent attorney accepts an appointment, representation shall continue through all stages of the dependency, neglect, abuse action, termination of parental rights, or adoption proceeding unless relieved of the appointment upon a proper motion to withdraw as counsel.
Persons seeking an ECO during normal business hours must complete an ECO Petition and an ECO affidavit.
Must include
- •Complete an ECO Petition and ECO affidavit
Court's wording
During normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding normal holidays, persons seeking an ECO shall come to the Circuit Clerk's Office of the county where the child is found or resides to complete an ECO Petition and ECO affidavit.
The original of each filed dependency, neglect, and abuse offender petition must be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Court's wording
A copy of all dependency, neglect, and abuse offender petitions filed shall be forwarded to the County Attorney and his or her assistant assigned to prosecute dependency, neglect, and abuse actions, and the original shall be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Counsel shall circulate an agreed order bearing the signature of all parties or their counsel and setting out the agreed upon date.
Pursuant to FCRPP 27, any Prevention or Safety Plan shall be placed in the Court record and copies given to all parties or their counsel.
At a disposition hearing, CHFS must provide the FCRPP 26 information using form AOC-DNA-12 and explain any separation of siblings.
Court's wording
At a disposition hearing, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall provide the Court with all information as required by FCRPP 26 by completing the form AOC-DNA-12. Additionally, if siblings have been separated, CHFS shall explain the reasons for said separation.
If divorce education is ordered in a case, the Court will not enter a final custody order or decree of dissolution of marriage until at least one of the parties completes the class and proof of completion is filed into the record.
Counsel for the parties will then be required to tender an Agreed Order stating that the parties agree to mediate and the time and place that the mediation will occur.
The pretrial order must address closure and non-supplementation of the record, possible deposition submission and equitable cost allocation if a continuance is sought, and the general order of witnesses.
Court's wording
Further, the pre-trial order will include: 1. A directive that the record will close at the conclusion of testimony and that the record will not be supplemented;. 2. A statement that should a party be unready on the date of the hearing and a continuance is sought, the Court may require the matter to be submitted by . deposition and the costs will be allocated equitably; and 3. A statement that generally the parties will be called to testify as the first two witnesses upon direct and cross examination. This will be especially true when custody and parenting time are at issue. Other witnesses should be scheduled for later in the day.
The Court requires that all parties and/or their counsel certify that all discovery is complete and that a good faith attempt at settlement has been attempted and that it has failed before a Final Hearing is set. A good faith attempt at settlement contemplates a meeting of counsel and the parties together unless cause is shown which makes this either impractical or the parties are subject to a no-contact Domestic Violence Order.
In addition to a Settlement Agreement and deposition containing the jurisdictional proof necessary to enter a Decree, the parties shall file a Motion to Submit to inform the Court that the parties have filed all of their paperwork and are ready for the Court to enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage.
The pretrial order will require parties to submit general facts, stipulated facts, issues for adjudication, supported arguments on disputed issues, requested relief, and a witness list and trial exhibits.
Court's wording
The Court will enter a pre-trial order, which will require parties prepare and submit:. 1. A summary of the general facts;. 2. Statement of any stipulated facts; 3. A list of all issues of fact and law for adjudication; 4. A concise statement of each general issue in dispute which is to include • argument with ample supportive citations of authority pertinent to each issue of fact and law; 5. Conclusions setting forth the specific relief sought from the Court; and 6. A witness list, trial exhibits, etc..
Divorce litigants must file disclosure statements unless the Court approves a waiver for good cause upon proper motion.
Court's wording
FCRPP 2(3) requires parties involved in divorce litigation to file disclosure statements. In lieu of filing said disclosures, parties may waive the filing of disclosures for good cause upon proper motion and approval by the Court.
The original of each status offender petition must be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Court's wording
A copy of all status offender petitions filed shall be forwarded to the County Attorney and his or her assistant assigned to prosecute dependency, neglect, and abuse actions, and the original shall be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Petitions filed with the Court must cite the specific statutes and jurisdictional facts relied on and include the child's parents' or guardians' contact information.
Court's wording
Any dependency, neglect, abuse, or status offender petition filed with this Court shall comply with the following conditions: 1. Citation to specific statute(s) and factual allegations relied upon in asserting the Court's jurisdiction; and 2. Contact information of child's parents or guardians.
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.
The petition's "Court Action" section must indicate whether the action is a domestic violence action or an interpersonal protective order action.
Court's wording
The judge reviewing a petition for an order of protection shall indicate in the "Court Action" section of the petition whether the resulting action is a domestic violence action under KRS Chapter 403 or an interpersonal protective order action under KRS Chapter 456.
If reassignment or transfer occurs, the issuing judge shall re-issue a summons until the matter may be heard by the receiving judge.
In applying for pretrial diversion, counsel for defendant must state, and the defendant must agree on the record, that in the event diversion is granted, any right to a speedy trial or disposition of the charge against him/her is waived .
If the Commonwealth recommends diversion, its written recommendations to the Court must state the diversion conditions and the appropriate sentence if the agreement is unsuccessful.
Court's wording
When diversion is recommended, the Commonwealth must make written recommendations to the Court of conditions for the pretrial diversion as well as the appropriate sentence to be imposed if the diversion agreement is unsuccessful . KRS 533 .252(3) .
The Commonwealth shall make a written recommendation to the Court in response to each application . KRS 533 .250(2)
The diversion order must address restitution if applicable, supervision and fees if applicable, duration, compliance with Probation and Parole rules, and the specified offense and other-condition requirements.
Court's wording
The Order of Diversion shall include : 1. Restitution, if applicable . 2. Whether the diversion shall be supervised or unsupervised (and include supervision fees, if applicable) . 3. Duration of the diversion . 4. Require defendant to obey all rules and regulations imposed by Probation & Parole . 5. As required by KRS 533 .030(1) [conditions of probation-restitution], direct the defendant not to commit any offense during the period of the pretrial diversion . Specifically, direct the defendant to comply with any other provision of KRS 533 .030 or any other condition the Court deems appropriate .
Please Note: No exhibit is to be filed with this memorandum; if properly admitted into evidence, only then will it become part of the Court's record.
(g) Attomeys are encouraged to prepare summons to assist the Clerk in issuance of same.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
After the initial appearance is scheduled, parties must e-file their motion under AOC protocols and include the Zoom information.
Parties shall then e-file their motion according to existing Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) protocols, including the Zoom information.
Page 6 | RULE II - COURT SCHEDULING/ MOTION HOUR/ PROCEDURES FOR FILING; 2.03 - General Motion Practice
Petitions must be forwarded to a judge or trial commissioner electronically through the EPO/TIPO process; paper copies are prohibited unless an appropriate authority declares a state of emergency.
The petition shall be forwarded to a judge or trial commissioner via the electronic EPO/TIPO process. No paper copies of petitions shall be forwarded to a judge or trial commissioner for further processing, unless a state of emergency has been declared by an appropriate authority.
Page 17 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions must be filed with the Circuit Clerk by close of business on the third day preceding the motion.
Motions shall be filed with the Circuit Clerk on or before close of business of the third day preceding the motion.
Page 6 | 2.20 MOTION RULES
If counsel is directed to prepare an order, it shall be done and left at the Clerk's office within five (5) days of
If counsel is directed to prepare an order, it shall be done and left at the Clerk's office within five (5) days of
Page 6 | 2.20 MOTION RULES
The transport order for an incarcerated witness must be submitted at least five days in advance of the desired appearance.
If any subpoenacd witness is incarcerated, the party on whose behalf the witness is to testify shall submit a transport order, with appropriate times and places, to the Court at least five (5) days in advance of the desired appearance.
Page 9 | 4.20 TRANSPORTATION-INCARCERATED DEFEDANTS/WITNESSES
The transport order for an incarcerated defendant’s otherwise unspecified appearance must be submitted at least five days in advance.
If an incarcerated defendant desires to be present at a status hearing, motion, or any other stage of the proceedings not specifically mentioned in 4.20A, the defendant or counsel shall submit a transport order, with appropriate times and places, to the Court at least five (5) days in advance of the desired appearance.
Page 9 | 4.20 TRANSPORTATION-INCARCERATED DEFEDANTS/WITNESSES
Motions must be filed by close of business at least seven days before the scheduled hearing.
All motions are to be filed and served upon the opposing party no later than the close of business seven days in advance of the scheduled hearing.
Page 7 | RULE II - COURT SCHEDULING/ MOTION HOUR/ PROCEDURES FOR FILING
All reports in dependency, neglect, and abuse cases must be forwarded to the Court no later than seven days before the hearing.
Pursuant to FCRPP 26, the Court requires all reports in dependency, neglect, and abuse cases to be forwarded to the Court no later than seven (7) days prior to the hearing.
Page 10 | 6.02 - Court Reports
Motions to be heard at a Case Management Conference must be filed at least seven days before the conference.
Said motions must be filed at least seven (7) days prior to the Conference.
Page 13 | 7.04 - Case Management Conferences. FCRPP 40.
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.
Page 2 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
An eligible person may apply for pretrial diversion after indictment, but must do so no later than 45 days before trial.
After indictment in circuit court, and no later than 45 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
Petitions should be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner, unless neither 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 2 | Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Motions and their notices must be served at least seven days before the hearing, unless good cause is shown.
Motions and notice thereof shall be served at least seven (7) days prior to the Time specified for the hearing, except for good cause shown.
Page 6 | 2.20 MOTION RULES
All pleadings, including attachments, must be served on all other parties or their counsel.
All pleadings, including any attachments, shall be served on all other parties or their counsel.
Page 6 | RULE II - COURT SCHEDULING/ MOTION HOUR/ PROCEDURES FOR FILING; 2.03 - General Motion Practice
Motions must be served on the opposing party by close of business at least seven days before the scheduled hearing.
All motions are to be filed and served upon the opposing party no later than the close of business seven days in advance of the scheduled hearing.
Page 7 | RULE II - COURT SCHEDULING/ MOTION HOUR/ PROCEDURES FOR FILING
The moving party must notify the pro se party and file a copy of the notice with the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Moving party shall give notice to the pro se party and file a copy of said notice with the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Page 7 | RULE II - COURT SCHEDULING/ MOTION HOUR/ PROCEDURES FOR FILING
When the opposing party is represented, the attorney preparing the order must submit it to opposing counsel for a “Have Seen” sign-off before submitting it to the Court; the Court may not require that sign-off if the other party is pro se.
If the opposing party is represented by counsel, the attorney charged with preparing the Order shall then submit it to opposing counsel to sign off on a "Have Seen" basis before it is submitted to the Court for entry. The Court may not require a "Have Seen" if the other party is pro se.
Page 8 | 2.08 - Orders
Parties or their counsel must notify the Commonwealth whenever the case is docketed.
Parties or their counsel shall notice the Commonwealth any time the case is docketed.
Page 10 | 5.04 - Custody and Timesharing
A copy of each filed dependency, neglect, and abuse offender petition must be forwarded to the assigned County Attorney and assistant.
A copy of all dependency, neglect, and abuse offender petitions filed shall be forwarded to the County Attorney and his or her assistant assigned to prosecute dependency, neglect, and abuse actions, and the original shall be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Page 11 | 6.07 - Petitions
Copies of any Prevention or Safety Plan must be given to all parties or their counsel.
Pursuant to FCRPP 27, any Prevention or Safety Plan shall be placed in the Court record and copies given to all parties or their counsel.
Page 11 | 6.04 - Prevention Plans
The Clerk must make reasonable efforts to notify the child's parents or guardians.
2. Contact information of child's parents or guardians. The Clerk shall make reasonable efforts to notify the child's parents or guardians.
Page 12 | 6.07 - Petitions
The Clerk must make reasonable efforts to notify the child's parents or guardians.
The Clerk shall make reasonable efforts to notify the child's parents or guardians.
Page 15 | 8.03
A copy of each filed status offender petition must be forwarded to the County Attorney and assigned assistant.
A copy of all status offender petitions filed shall be forwarded to the County Attorney and his or her assistant assigned to prosecute dependency, neglect, and abuse actions, and the original shall be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Page 15 | 8.02
The Court may void a person’s participation in pretrial diversion for noncompliance or unsatisfactory progress only after a hearing with notice to the Commonwealth and the defendant.
After a hearing, with notice to the Commonwealth and to the defendant, the Court may void a person's participation in pretrial diversion upon a showing of failure to comply with the conditions of diversion or a failure to make satisfactory progress .
Criminal cases
Page 4 | V. Voiding of a Diversion Order
Additionally, reports should be forwarded to all parties or their counsel.
Additionally, reports should be forwarded to all parties or their counsel.
Page 10 | 6.02 - Court Reports
The Court may allow a Temporary Removal Hearing or adjudication to proceed without service on the non-custodial parent if the specified reasonable efforts are established on the record; the Petitioner must continue diligent efforts after the hearing to locate and notify anyone not served.
The Court may permit a Temporary Removal Hearing or adjudication to proceed when the non-custodial parent has not been served in accordance with FCRPP 17 if it is established on the record that Clerk has made reasonable efforts to serve all other parties including initiating contact with the Child Support Division of the County Attorney's Office in an attempt to locate any absent parent. The Petitioner shall make continuing diligent efforts after the hearing to locate and notify all persons who were not served.
Page 12 | 6.08 - The Effects of Service on Only One Parent
Reports may be sent by email if appropriate measures are taken to preserve confidentiality.
Reports may be sent by e-mail with appropriate measures to preserve confidentiality.
Page 10 | 6.02 - Court Reports
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A copy of each motion must be provided to the Court.
All motions are to be copied to the Court.
Page 6 | 2.20 MOTION RULES
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Garrard criminal cases must be set for the first Friday of each month at 10:00 A.M. or the third Friday at 9:00 A.M.
(2) Garrard: All criminal cases shall be set for the First Friday of each month at 10:00 A.M. and the Third Friday of each month at 9:00 A.M.
Page 2 | RULE II. Amendment to Rule 2.10 — Criminal Motion Days
The motion process begins with emailing the motion to the Family Court Office; after the Court schedules and notifies the parties of an initial appearance, the parties must e-file the motion with the Zoom information.
Parties wishing to place a matter before the Family Court shall initially forward their motion to the Family Court Office via email, (13thcircuitfamilycourt@kycourts.net). Initial motions shall include email addresses for the movant and all parties listed on the certificate of service, if known. The Court shall schedule a date and time for an initial appearance on the motion and shall notify parties via Zoom invite. Parties shall then e-file their motion according to existing Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) protocols, including the Zoom information. All pleadings, including any attachments, shall be served on all other parties or their counsel.
Page 6 | RULE II - COURT SCHEDULING/ MOTION HOUR/ PROCEDURES FOR FILING; 2.03 - General Motion Practice
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances must comply with FCRPP 21.
Continuances shall comply with FCRPP 21.
Page 11 | 6.03 - Continuances
If a party is unready on the hearing date and seeks a continuance, the Court may require submission by deposition and equitably allocate the costs.
A statement that should a party be unready on the date of the hearing and a continuance is sought, the Court may require the matter to be submitted by . deposition and the costs will be allocated equitably;
Page 14 | 7.05 - Final Hearings
Chambers Communication Rules
The Court and Clerk must be notified by the close of the second business day before trial for a guilty plea with a Commonwealth recommendation to be entered.
A plea of guilty, with a recommendation from the Commonwealth, may be entered anytime before trial but only if the Court and Clerk are notified of such by the close of the second busincss day prior to trial so that the jury may be properly notified.
Page 9 | RULE IV CRIMINAL MATTERS
Parties must initially email their motion to the Family Court Office at the stated address.
Parties wishing to place a matter before the Family Court shall initially forward their motion to the Family Court Office via email, (13thcircuitfamilycourt@kycourts.net).
Page 6 | RULE II - COURT SCHEDULING/ MOTION HOUR/ PROCEDURES FOR FILING; 2.03 - General Motion Practice
During the stated business hours, persons seeking an ECO must come to the Circuit Clerk's Office in the county where the child is found or resides and complete an ECO Petition and affidavit.
During normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding normal holidays, persons seeking an ECO shall come to the Circuit Clerk's Office of the county where the child is found or resides to complete an ECO Petition and ECO affidavit.
Page 11 | 6.06 - Procedure for Seeking an Emergency Custody Order (ECO)
Before making a recommendation, the Commonwealth must request a criminal-record check from AOC Pretrial Services by phone or fax and must not send the request to the local Pretrial Services Officer.
Before making a recommendation to the Court, the Commonwealth shall : 1. 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
Contact the Family Court Judge, staff, or office by email or phone; when discussing a specific case, take care to avoid improper ex parte communication.
Contact with the Family Court Judge, Staff, or Office may be made by email (13thcircuitfamilycourt@kycourts.net or by emailing a specific individual within the office) or by phone (859-881-0951 or 859-792-1652). If contact is made with the Court regarding a specific case, care must be taken to avoid improper ex parte communication.
Page 4 | 1.05 - Contact with the Court
Initial requests for Zoom appearances should be made to the County Attorney's office.
Initial requests for Zoom appearances should be made to the County Attorney's office.
Page 5 | RULE II - COURT SCHEDULING/ MOTION HOUR/ PROCEDURES FOR FILING; 2.01 - General Schedule; Garrard Circuit Court; 4. Paternity and Support matters
Outside normal working hours, law enforcement or the Cabinet for Health and Family Services contacts a specified judicial officer to obtain an ECO, and suspected dependency, neglect, or abuse should be reported to local law enforcement.
Outside of normal working hours, law enforcement or Cabinet for Health and Family Services will contact the Family Court Judge, District Court Judge, General Circuit Judge, or Trial Commissioner to get an ECO. After normal working hours, suspected dependency, neglect, or abuse should be reported to local law enforcement.
Page 11 | 6.06 - Procedure for Seeking an Emergency Custody Order (ECO)
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the county Circuit Court Clerk's Office or a victim's rights advocate.
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact: The Office of the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the action is pending or A victim's rights advocate.
Page 19 | IV. Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the circuit court clerk’s office in the county where the action is pending.
B. Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: The Office of the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the action is pending.
Page 12 | III. Contempt Proceedings
An attorney seeking placement on either county's GAL list should contact the Judge's office.
An attorney who wishes to be placed on the GAL list for either county should contact the Judge's office for inclusion on the list.
Page 10 | 6.01 - Roster of Guardians Ad Litem
If both parties agree to mediate and court mediation is available, they may contact the Judge's office to schedule a mediation date.
If both parties otherwise agree to mediate and wish to use court mediation, if available, they may contact the Judge's office to set up a mediation date.
Page 13 | 7.03 - Mediation. FCRPP 39
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in the county where the action is pending.
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: The Office of the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the action is pending.
Page 2 | III. Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in the county where the action is pending.
B. Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: The Office of the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the action is pending.
Page 4 | IV. _ Contempt Proceedings