Lawrence County Circuit Court, Kentucky
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Proposed Order, Proposed Judgment
Document Format Requirements3 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
- Protective order petition
Formatting
- •Petitions must be made on form AOC-275.1.
All such proposed orders or judgments shall be submitted via e-mail to the Court in a Word (or compatible) document format, with a hard copy submitted to the Clerk.
- Proposed order
- Proposed judgment
Formatting
- •Word (or compatible) document format
A rubber stamp shall not be deemed a signature either under this Rule or CR I1.
Document Filing Requirements43 rules
All Motions filed must have original signatures, except when submitted by the Judge for filing.
shall identify any Expert Witnesses they intend to call to testify at the Final Hearing prior to or
All parties shall submit Financial Disclosure Statements on the appropriate AOC forms prior to the Case Management Conference, if applicable.
The Attorneys or parties, if pro se litigants, shall also produce any documents they intend to submit as Exhibits at the Final Hearing prior to or at the Case Management Conference.
Attorneys or parties may file a Motion to Submit a dissolution matter for Final Decree, and executed Notices and Waivers of Hearings and/or Financial Disclosure Statements along with submit same directly to the Judge for approval by the Court off-docket, which shall contain a Settlement Agreement and Jurisdictional Deposition.
Within sixty (60) days of the appointment, the Guardian ad Litem shall file an Answer on behalf of the Respondent or a Report stating that, afer careful examination of the case: he/she is unable to present a defense on their behalf.
Motions for compensation shall be accompanied by an Affidavit stating: a. The statutory basis for the appointment; b. The hours of service rendered with a brief description of the services rendered and reasonableness of the fee requested; and c. That the action or proceeding has been concluded.
If the Cabinet for Health and Family Services is a party or providing benefits, it must be notified before an agreed paternity judgment and support order is submitted to the Court.
Court's wording
Nothing in this Rule shall prohibit the parties from entering into an Agreed Judginent of Paternity Pretrial Procedures Health and Family Services is a party and/or providing benefits, and if so, the Cabinet shall be and Order of Support and filing same for approval by the Court off-docket. unless the Cabinet for notified prior to submitting the Order to the Court.
Termination Proceedings involving two (2) or more children with the same parents whose rights are subject to termination must proceed by separate Petitions for each child, but may be consolidated for Hearing purposes only if so ordered by the Court.
For access to a paternity case file for representation in that action, the Clerk must receive either an attorney's statement seeking permission to review and copy the file or the party's signed and notarized release authorizing inspection.
Court's wording
Upon receipt by the respective 24th Circuit Court Clerk's offices of an attorney's statement seeking permission to review and copy a paternity case file OR upon receipt of a party's signed and notarized release authorizing an attorney to inspect the party's paternity case file, for reasons relating to their representation in that action only, the Clerk's office shall grant the attorney access to such a file.
An attorney seeking permission to review or copy a paternity file must sign a statement limiting what may be shared with the client and acknowledging the confidentiality of the other file information.
Court's wording
Pursuant to KRS 406.035, the attorncy seeking permission to review and/or copy the paternity file shall sign a Statement that the Order of Judgment is the only information which the client, including information relating to domestic violence or child abuse, as well as the may be shared with the client and that all other information in the case cannot be disclosed to of the party, any information contained in such file is confidential and subject to the addresses of the parties. Regardless of the subsequent representation or non-representation attomey-client privilege.
A. Any interested party seeking an Emergency Custody Order must file a petition with the Family set forth below. Court
A petition must state the statutes and factual allegations supporting jurisdiction, provide information about the child's parents and their addresses, and reflect diligent efforts to locate the parents, including contact with the County Attorney's Child Support Division.
Court's wording
B. Any Petition filed with the Court shall comply with the following conditions: I. Citations to specific Statute and factual allegations relied upon in asserting the Court's jurisdiction; and 2. Full information conceming the child's parents and their addresses). The Petitioner initiating contact with the Child Support Division of the respective County Attorney's shall make diligent efforts to locate the child's parents, including but not limited to.
Juvenile petitions must be submitted to the County Attorney for legal-sufficiency review before filing; if rejected, an interested party may file the petition and submit it to the Family Court Judge for review.
Court's wording
A. All Juvenile petitions shall be filed in accordance with FCRPP 20 and shall be submitted to the filing. If the petition is rejected by the county attorney, then it may be filed by the interested respective County Attorney's office who shall check the petition for legal sufficiency prior to its party and submitted to the Family Court Judge for a determination of its legal sufficiency.
At the Permanency Hearing/Review, CHFS shall complete a Permanency Hearing Report Outline. pursuant to the attached document which is incorporated by reference herein, and submit same to the Court 72 hours preceding the Court date.
The Court shall appoint a Guardian ad Litem for the minor child, and an attomey for any named party upon their request and upon execution of a DNA 11. Financial Statement. Affidavit of Indigence and Request for Counsel form.
At the Dispositional Hearing, CHFS shall also provide the court with the information required pursuant to FCRPP 28 by completing Form DNA 12 and submitting same to the Court 72 hours preceding the Court date.
For property mediation, the parties must exchange and provide the Mediator, at least five working days before the conference, their Financial Disclosure Statements and changes, asset-valuation documents, documents verifying debt payments and balances, and information or documents the Mediator requested.
Court's wording
B. Requirements for Property Mediation days prior to the mediation conference, the following: The parties shall exchange and provide to the Mediator, in no less than five (5) working b. Copies of all documents supporting their valuation of the parties' assets: a. Their respective Financial Disclosure Statements including any changes thereto: c. Copies of all documents verifying monthly payments and outstanding balances on d. All information and copies of all documents requested by the Mediator prior to all the parties* debts; and the mediation conference.
At the conclusion of mediation, the Mediator must file a report with the Court within 30 days stating the mediation outcome.
Court's wording
1. At the conclusion of mediation, the Mediator shall file a Report with the Court within Completion of Mediation thirty (30) days as to the outcome of the mediation, (i.e., full agreement, partial prejudice to either party. agreement or mediation terminated).
The Family Court Case Data Sheet must be fully completed in all cases.
In addition, all pleadings must comply with the requirements of KRS Chapters 205, 403, 405, 406 and 407 by providing the personal identifying information required in those chapters.
Every pleading, motion and any other paper filed in the record by an attorney or a party shall contain the case number, typed or printed name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the attorney or party signing the paper.
An individual requesting such an Order must file a written motion, with Notice to all parties, including the child's Guardian ad Litem, if any, and set forth the reason for the request and proposed use thereof.
An individual requesting such an Order must provide the Family Court Judge with a written explanation of the reason for the request and specifically indicate the portion of the video record being requested and proposed use thereof.
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.
B. 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.
After the diversion contract is completed, the pretrial officer must submit the report and contract to the trial judge for approval, and the report must contain the listed eligibility and background information.
Court's wording
Following completion of the diversion contract, the pretrial officer shall submit a pretrial report and the contract for approval to the trial judge. The report shall contain basic pretrial information, a record of any past offenses and conviction, a record of any prior participation in the diversion program or similar program, employment status, length of residence in the area, and any other information necessary to determine eligibility and appropriateness of approval to participate in the Program.
Upon approval for participation in the Program, the defendant shall sign a statement waiving his or her right to a speedy trial. Prior to signing such statement the defendant shall be given the opportunity to consult with an attorney if he or she so desires.
Upon referral to the Program, the defendant shall meet with a pretrial officer to establish a formal contract which specifies the court ordered conditions, the reterral services to be used, the length of the contract, and, if required the need for the defendant to make restitution or perform community service.
The trial judge shall enter an order reflecting said determination.
5.1 Upon being retained, counsel shall forthwith file a written entry of appearance, unless counsel's entry of appearance is apparent from pleadings filed.
5.2 On pleadings and in the entry of appearance, counsel shall set forth counsel's office address, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
Counsel must remain of record until the appeal-notice period expires unless relieved by the Court on written motion and notice, though the Court may permit an oral withdrawal motion for good cause if the litigant's interests are not adversely affected.
Court's wording
5.3 Once having entered appearance, counsel shall remain of record, unless relieved of responsibilities by the Court upon written motion and notice (with copy of said motion served on the client), until expiration of the time for filing a notice of appeal after the entry of a final judgment or order. For good cause shown, the Court may permit oral motions to withdraw so long as the interests of the litigant are not adversely affected.
Counsel objecting to an order or judgment must present an alternative version to the Court.
Court's wording
6.3 If such order or judgment is not satisfactory to opposing counsel, counsel shall immediately make any objections known to the Court and present that party's alternative version of the order or judgment.
All orders and judgments of the Court shall, at the request of the Court, be prepared by counsel in whose favor the order or judgment is rendered
6.2 In civil actions, proposed orders shall be tendered with each motion.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
For a jury trial, the Pretrial Compliance Statement must include the specified case, mediation, stipulation, disputed-issue, discovery, witness, exhibit, damages, and jury-instruction information, unless a materially different case-specific Jury Trial Order controls.
Court's wording
When a jury trial is requested, a Jury Trial Order shall be entered by the Court directing the parties to furnish to the Court and each other, at least one week prior to trial, a Pretrial Compliance Statement containing the following: • A statement of the kind of action and a report on the status of mediation efforts; • Stipulations; • A statement of disputed issues with citation of authorities; • A confirmation that discovery is completed, or if not completed, the probable completion date; • A list of expected witnesses and brief summary of their testimony; • A separate list of expert witnesses and brief summary of their testimony; • A list of marked exhibits; • A list of all special damages and supporting documents; and • Proposed Jury Instructions The Court reserves the authority to tailor its trial order to fit the requirements of each case. If any such order differs in any material respect from the above, the Jury Trial Order entered by the Court in a given case shall take precedence over these general rules.
A party's Preliminary Disclosure Statement may also be adopted as his/her Final Disclosure Statement if there have been no changes and the Court has been given notice thereof.
Status Quo Orders may be entered on the AOC-237 form upon Motion of any party with Notice and opportunity to be heard by the opposing parties).
A Program participant may terminate the contract at any time by submitting a written statement to the pretrial officer or the trial judge.
5.4 Unless counsel specifies otherwise on the record, an entry of appearance is considered to be a general appearance for all purposes. An entry of appearance for a limited purpose shall specify the limited nature of counsel's representation of the client.
In all matters taken under advisement, the Court may direct the parties to submit proposed orders or judgments for consideration.
The Case Plan executed by the CHFS and the parties shall also be filed with the Court prior to the Disposition Hearing.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Parties may file motions in compliance with the e-filing system.
This Rule in no way precludes a party from filing motions in compliance with the e-filing system.
Page 4 | RULE 2: MOTIONS, MOTION DAYS AND MOTION DOCKETS
Proposed orders or judgments submitted when directed must be emailed to the Court in Word or compatible format, with a hard copy submitted to the Clerk.
All such proposed orders or judgments shall be submitted via e-mail to the Court in a Word (or compatible) document format, with a hard copy submitted to the Clerk.
Page 6 | RULE 6: ENTRY OF ORDERS AND JUDGMENTS
When the Court is able to sign orders electronically, it may direct the parties to submit proposed orders electronically.
At such time that the Court becomes able to sign orders electronically, the Court may direct parties to submit proposed orders in that fashion.
Page 6 | RULE 6: ENTRY OF ORDERS AND JUDGMENTS
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
If the filing county is closed on the filing deadline, motions must be filed by the close of the next business day.
If the filing county is closed, then all Motions must be filed by the close of the next business day.
Page 14 | RULE 2 COURT SCHEDULING / MOTION HOUR / PROCEDURES FOR FILING
Motion Hour in Lawrence County and fourth Tucsday of each month, and any Motions shall be filed by 4:00 pm on the preceding 4:00 pm on the preceding Monday. Motion Hour in Johnson County is scheduled on the second Tuesday. Motion Hour in Martin County is scheduled on the first and third Wednesday of each month, and any Motions shall be filed by 4:00 pm on the preceding Wednesday.
Motion Hour in Lawrence County and fourth Tucsday of each month, and any Motions shall be filed by 4:00 pm on the preceding 4:00 pm on the preceding Monday. Motion Hour in Johnson County is scheduled on the second Tuesday. Motion Hour in Martin County is scheduled on the first and third Wednesday of each month, and any Motions shall be filed by 4:00 pm on the preceding Wednesday.
Page 14 | RULE 2 COURT SCHEDULING / MOTION HOUR / PROCEDURES FOR FILING
shall be filed in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk in that county by the close of business no Motions to be placed on the Motion Docket shall be filed in the county of the proceeding and is scheduled on the first and third Monday of each month, and any Motions shall be filed by later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled Motion Hour.
shall be filed in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk in that county by the close of business no Motions to be placed on the Motion Docket shall be filed in the county of the proceeding and is scheduled on the first and third Monday of each month, and any Motions shall be filed by later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled Motion Hour.
Page 14 | RULE 2 COURT SCHEDULING / MOTION HOUR / PROCEDURES FOR FILING
A Guardian ad Litem must file an Answer or Report within 60 days of appointment.
Within sixty (60) days of the appointment, the Guardian ad Litem shall file an Answer on behalf of the Respondent or a Report stating that, afer careful examination of the case: he/she is unable to present a defense on their behalf.
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C. After hours and on weckends and Holidays, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or other interested person shall contact the appropriate Family Court Judge, Trial Commissioner, or on- Services or the other interested person shall file the original Emergency Custody Order with the call District Judge to obtain an Emergency Custody Order. The Cabinet for Health and Family appropriate 24" Circuit Court Clerk's office at 8:00 am on the next business day.
C. After hours and on weckends and Holidays, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or other interested person shall contact the appropriate Family Court Judge, Trial Commissioner, or on- Services or the other interested person shall file the original Emergency Custody Order with the call District Judge to obtain an Emergency Custody Order. The Cabinet for Health and Family appropriate 24" Circuit Court Clerk's office at 8:00 am on the next business day.
Page 17 | Emergency Procedure for Emergency Custody Orders
The original Emergency Custody Order must be filed upon execution, or at 8:00 a.m. on the next business day if the Clerk's office is closed.
B. The original Emergency Custody Order shall be filed with the appropriate 24" Circuit Court Clerk's office upon execution by a Judge or at 8:00 am on the next business day if the respective Clerk's office is closed in compliance with FCRPP 19(1).
Page 17 | Emergency Procedure for Emergency Custody Orders
CHFS must submit the Permanency Hearing Report Outline to the Court 72 hours before the hearing date.
At the Permanency Hearing/Review, CHFS shall complete a Permanency Hearing Report Outline. pursuant to the attached document which is incorporated by reference herein, and submit same to the Court 72 hours preceding the Court date.
Page 18 | Permanency Hearing/Review
CHFS must submit Form DNA 12 to the Court 72 hours before the Disposition Hearing date.
At the Dispositional Hearing, CHFS shall also provide the court with the information required pursuant to FCRPP 28 by completing Form DNA 12 and submitting same to the Court 72 hours preceding the Court date.
Page 18 | Dispositional Hearing
The Mediator must file the mediation outcome report within 30 days after mediation concludes.
1. At the conclusion of mediation, the Mediator shall file a Report with the Court within Completion of Mediation thirty (30) days as to the outcome of the mediation, (i.e., full agreement, partial prejudice to either party. agreement or mediation terminated).
Page 20 | Completion of Mediation
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 27 | TWENTY-FOUR HOUR ACCESSIBILITY TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND LOCAL JOINT JURISDICTION PROTOCOL
Emailed or faxed motions are not recognized by the Court until the original is received and entered in the record by the appropriate Circuit Clerk.
Parties may e-mail or fax motions to the Circuit Judge prior to the hearing date for informational purposes, but e-mailed or faxed motions shall not be recognized by the Court until the original is received and entered in the record by the appropriate Circuit Clerk
Page 4 | RULE 2: MOTIONS, MOTION DAYS AND MOTION DOCKETS
Responses to motions must be filed in the Clerk's office two business days before the hearing docket.
Responses to said motions shall be filed in the Clerk's office two (2) business days immediately preceding the motion docket on which the motion is to be heard.
Page 4 | RULE 2: MOTIONS, MOTION DAYS AND MOTION DOCKETS
Motions, other than those permitted to be filed ex parte, must be filed with the appropriate county Clerk by closing time five business days before the hearing docket.
All motions, civil and criminal, except those that are permitted to be filed ex parte, shall be filed with the Clerk of the appropriate county and served on opposing counsel by delivery no later than closing time in the Clerk's office five (5) business days immediately preceding the motion docket on which the motion is to be heard.
Page 4 | RULE 2: MOTIONS, MOTION DAYS AND MOTION DOCKETS
All civil motions shall be filed on the date and time specified in these rules.
All civil motions shall be filed on the date and time specified in these rules.
Page 5 | RULE 4: CIVIL DISCOVERY AND PRACTICE
Counsel must file the written entry of appearance forthwith upon being retained, subject to the stated exception.
5.1 Upon being retained, counsel shall forthwith file a written entry of appearance, unless counsel's entry of appearance is apparent from pleadings filed.
Page 5 | RULE 5: APPEARANCES BY COUNSEL
Motions may not be filed on the morning of trial unless the Court grants leave.
No motions may be filed on the morning of trial without leave of Court.
Page 8 | RULE 9: JURY TRIALS
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 27 | TWENTY-FOUR HOUR ACCESSIBILITY TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND LOCAL JOINT JURISDICTION PROTOCOL
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 27 | TWENTY-FOUR HOUR ACCESSIBILITY TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND LOCAL JOINT JURISDICTION PROTOCOL
Counsel in criminal actions may tender proposed jury instructions at any time before trial.
Counsel in criminal actions may tender proposed jury instructions at any time prior to trial.
Page 8 | RULE 9: JURY TRIALS
The Case Plan must be filed with the Court before the Disposition Hearing; no specific number of days is stated.
The Case Plan executed by the CHFS and the parties shall also be filed with the Court prior to the Disposition Hearing.
Page 18 | Dispositional Hearing
Service and Proof of Service Rules
After each hearing, the Petitioner must continue diligent efforts to locate and notify everyone who has not yet been served.
The Petitioner shall make continuing diligent efforts after each hearing to locate and notify all persons who have not yet been served.
Page 18 | The Effects of Service on Only One Parent or Persons Exercising Custodial Control or Supervision
Foster parents must receive notice of every hearing and have the right to be heard at every hearing.
611 All foster parents shall receive Notice of all hearings scheduled by the Court and shall be given the Notice to Foster Parents right to be heard at all hearings.
Page 18 | Notice to Foster Parents
Motions, other than those permitted to be filed ex parte, must be served on opposing counsel by delivery five business days before the hearing docket.
All motions, civil and criminal, except those that are permitted to be filed ex parte, shall be filed with the Clerk of the appropriate county and served on opposing counsel by delivery no later than closing time in the Clerk's office five (5) business days immediately preceding the motion docket on which the motion is to be heard.
Page 4 | RULE 2: MOTIONS, MOTION DAYS AND MOTION DOCKETS
A copy of counsel's written motion to be relieved must be served on the client.
5.3 Once having entered appearance, counsel shall remain of record, unless relieved of responsibilities by the Court upon written motion and notice (with copy of said motion served on the client), until expiration of the time for filing a notice of appeal after the entry of a final judgment or order. For good cause shown, the Court may permit oral motions to withdraw so long as the interests of the litigant are not adversely affected.
Page 5 | RULE 5: APPEARANCES BY COUNSEL
For a jury trial, the parties must furnish the Pretrial Compliance Statement to the Court and each other at least one week before trial.
When a jury trial is requested, a Jury Trial Order shall be entered by the Court directing the parties to furnish to the Court and each other, at least one week prior to trial, a Pretrial Compliance Statement containing the following:
Page 7 | ASSIGNMENT OF TRIALS IN CIVIL MATTERS
Failure to furnish discovery material required by the civil rules results in sanctions.
Failure to furnish discovery material required by the civil rules shall result in sanctions.
Page 8 | ASSIGNMENT OF TRIALS IN CIVIL MATTERS
The Judge may allow specified hearings to proceed without service on the non-custodial parent if the Petitioner establishes diligent efforts to serve and locate absent parties and the absent parent is not the alleged perpetrator.
The Judge may permit the Temporary Removal Hearing, the Adjudication Hearing and the with FCRPP 18(1), if it is established on the record that Petitioner has made diligent efforts to serve Disposition Hearing to go forward when the non-custodial parent has not been served. in accordance all other parties, including initiating contact with the Child Support Division of the County perpetrator of the alleged neglect or abuse.
Page 18 | The Effects of Service on Only One Parent or Persons Exercising Custodial Control or Supervision
Filing Fees and Waivers
The $50 reopening fee does not apply to specified Title IV-D child-support motions, but is charged for later child-support, custody, or visitation motions filed by private counsel or a pro se litigant rather than Title IV-D counsel, unless the motion is in forma pauperis.
Pursuant to FCRPP 14(1), a $50.00 reopening fee shall not be paid for motions filed in cases brought pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act for child support modification or enforcement. However, where an action is initiated pursuant to Title IV-D but subsequent motions regarding child support, child custody or visitation are brought by a private attorney or are filed by a prose litigant rather than by Title IV-D counsel, the fee shall be charged unless the motion is brought in forma pauperis.
Page 16 | RULE 5 PATERNITY
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Counsel must transmit a courtesy copy of the proposed order or judgment to opposing counsel.
Counsel shall transmit a courtesy copy to opposing counsel.
Page 6 | RULE 6: ENTRY OF ORDERS AND JUDGMENTS
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Temporary Custody Orders granted under KRS 199.473(7) must be sealed and may be inspected only by the parties and their counsel.
Temporary Custody Orders granted pursuant to KRS 199.473(7) shall be SEALED and not opened for inspection by persons other than the parties to such proceedings and their counsel.
Page 14 | RULE 3 ADOPTIONS/TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
Access to the unredacted sealed copy is limited to the listed case participants, court personnel, authorized child-support personnel, and persons authorized by court order.
The Clerk of the Court shall allow the unredacted sealed copy of the pleading, document, or exhibit containing personal identifiers to be accessed only by a party to the case, an attorney of record in the case, the Judge of the Court or other authorized Court personnel, a duly authorized employee or agent of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services involved in child support matters attendant to the case, or a person authorized to view the copy by specific order(s) of the Court.
Page 21 | RULE 9 MISCELLANEOUS — 902 Protection of Personal Identifiers
For covered filings containing personal identifiers, parties must file a copy with personal data redacted and an unredacted copy in a marked, sealed envelope, subject to the stated exception.
However, except as set forth in Paragraph B below, where personal identifiers are required by Statute or contained in other documents or exhibits filed with the Court pursuant to the above-stated chapters, parties shall comply with CR 7.03(1)(b) by filing one copy from which any personal data has been redacted and by filing an unreducted copy in a marked and sealed envelope.
Page 21 | RULE 9 MISCELLANEOUS — 902 Protection of Personal Identifiers
Confidential Family Court video records may not be released without a specific written order, except for the stated certified public officers or employees; those officials may use and distribute the information only for authorized investigation or prosecution.
The 24" Circuit Count Clerk's offices shall not release any copies of Family Court confidential video Requests for Confidential Video Records records without a specific written Order from the presiding Family Court Judge. An individual Guardian ad Litem, if any, and set forth the reason for the request and proposed use thereof. requesting such an Order must file a written motion, with Notice to all parties, including the child's Except that, pursuant to KRS 610.340(2), this shall not apply to public officers or employees prosecutions authorized by the Kentucky Revised Statutes, as certified by that public officer or engaged in the investigation and prosecution of cases under KRS Chapters 600 through 645 or other investigation or prosecution of offenses under the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
Page 22 | 904 Requests for Confidential Video Records
The Clerk’s offices may not release Family Division video of an in-chambers child interview without a specific written order from the Family Court Judge.
Pursuant to FCRPP 17. the 24h Circuit Court Clerk's offices shall not release any Family Division video of in-chamber interviews with a child without a specific written Order of the Family Court Judge.
Page 22 | Video Copies of In-Chamber Interviews with Children
Pleadings, documents, and exhibits in actions deemed confidential by statute need not be redacted, and access is governed by the cited statutes.
Pleadings, documents, or exhibits filed in actions deemed confidential by Statute need not be redacted and any access to those files shall be governed by KRS 199.570. KRS 610.340. KRS 625.045. and KRS 625.108.
Page 22 | RULE 9 MISCELLANEOUS — 902 Protection of Personal Identifiers
Chambers Communication Rules
After hours, on weekends, and on holidays, the Cabinet or another interested person must contact an appropriate judge or commissioner to obtain an Emergency Custody Order.
C. After hours and on weckends and Holidays, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or other interested person shall contact the appropriate Family Court Judge, Trial Commissioner, or on- Services or the other interested person shall file the original Emergency Custody Order with the call District Judge to obtain an Emergency Custody Order. The Cabinet for Health and Family appropriate 24" Circuit Court Clerk's office at 8:00 am on the next business day.
Page 17 | Emergency Procedure for Emergency Custody Orders
Attorneys and pro se litigants must contact the court's secretary to remand pending hearings concerning resolved issues.
3. The attorneys and pro se litigants, shall have the affirmative duty to contact the court's secretary and remand any pending hearings concerning resolved issues.
Page 20 | Completion of Mediation
A party or counsel seeking a remote proceeding must consult the Circuit Judges Office, Circuit Clerk, and other party or counsel at least five business days beforehand, unless the judge deviates in the interests of justice.
Any part/counsel desiring a Remote Court Proceeding shall consult with the Circuit Judges Office, Circuit Clerk and the other(s) party/counsel no later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding so that the feasibility of a Remote Court Proceeding can be determined. Nothing herein shall prevent the Circuit Judge from deviating from this timeline, if the interests of justice dictate such.
Page 5 | RULE 3: REMOTE PROCEEDINGS
If opposing counsel finds an order or judgment unsatisfactory, counsel must immediately notify the Court of objections and present an alternative version.
6.3 If such order or judgment is not satisfactory to opposing counsel, counsel shall immediately make any objections known to the Court and present that party's alternative version of the order or judgment.
Page 6 | RULE 6: ENTRY OF ORDERS AND JUDGMENTS
Unless otherwise specified, counsel must meet in chambers at 8:15 a.m. to discuss preliminary matters, motions, and jury instructions.
Unless otherwise specified, counsel shall meet in chambers at 8:15 a.m. to discuss preliminary matters, motions, and jury instructions.
Page 8 | RULE 9: JURY TRIALS
If a case settles, the parties must notify the Court and Circuit Clerk before 3:00 P.M. EST on the day before trial.
10.1 Parties shall notify the Court and the Circuit Clerk prior to 3:00 P.M. EST on the day before the case is scheduled for trial if they settle a case, so jurors will not be summoned.
Page 9 | RULE 10: SETTLEMENT OF CASES
Parties may email motions to the Circuit Judge before the hearing for informational purposes, but the email is not recognized as a motion filing until the original is received and entered in the record.
Parties may e-mail or fax motions to the Circuit Judge prior to the hearing date for informational purposes, but e-mailed or faxed motions shall not be recognized by the Court until the original is received and entered in the record by the appropriate Circuit Clerk
Page 4 | RULE 2: MOTIONS, MOTION DAYS AND MOTION DOCKETS