Judge Jeffrey L. Preston

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Pretrial diversion recommendation

The Commonwealth's Attorney must submit a written recommendation to the Court for each application.

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Pretrial diversion application

When applying for pretrial diversion, counsel must state and the defendant must agree in writing to waive speedy trial or disposition rights if diversion is granted.

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Order of diversion

The Order of Diversion must address restitution, supervision and applicable fees, duration, compliance with Probation & Parole rules, and the required prohibition on offenses and other applicable conditions.

An eligible person may apply for pretrial diversion after indictment, but no later than 14 days before trial.

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Motion

To have a motion heard in Greenup County on Thursday, an attorney must file it the preceding Friday; an untimely motion will not be heard without prior court approval.

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Motion

To have a motion heard in Lewis County on Friday, an attorney must file it the preceding Saturday; an untimely motion will not be heard without prior court approval.

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Notices and motions

Copies of notices and motions must be served on the Circuit Judge at the Greenup office when called for by the case, and that service must be shown in the certificate of service.

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Itemized property list

The property list must be served on opposing counsel and filed in the record.

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Itemized property list

Counsel must certify a copy of the property list to opposing counsel.

After a case is referred to the Domestic Relations Commissioner, counsel for the moving party must contact the Commissioner to schedule the hearing.

A request for referral to the Domestic Relations Commissioner may be made directly to the Court instead of placing the case on the Motion Day docket.

When no dissolution action is pending in Circuit Court, the District Judge must be contacted to consider the petition or motions.