Judge Lucas M. Joyner

Applies to

Preliminary verified disclosure statement

A Preliminary Verified Disclosure Statement (AOC-238) must be filed in the record unless both parties execute an agreement and enter it in the record.

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Mediator notice

The mediator must promptly notify the Court when a case is not accepted for mediation.

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Mediator referral

After accepting a case, the mediator may refer it back to the Court for good cause, which must be in writing.

Contempt motions must be filed and served under the procedures applicable to other non-emergency motions.

In Knox Circuit cases, motions must be filed with the Clerk by Tuesday of the week before the hearing.

In Laurel Circuit cases, motions must be filed with the clerk by Monday of the week before the hearing on the following Monday.

In Knox Circuit cases, motions must be served on opposing counsel and unrepresented parties entitled to notice at least seven days before the hearing.

Contempt motions must be served under the procedures applicable to other non-emergency motions.

In Laurel Circuit cases, motions must be served on opposing counsel and unrepresented parties entitled to notice at least seven days before the hearing.

The Family Court schedule may be obtained by contacting the Family Court Judge's Office or visiting the stated webpage.

Hearing dates for adoption and termination of parental rights cases may be obtained by contacting the Family Court Judge's chambers.

Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the circuit clerks and victim advocates of Laurel and Knox Counties.