Madison Circuit Court Chambers Communication Rules

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If the proposed 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.

If the proposed 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.

CRITICAL

To cancel a sale, the party must request cancellation from the Master Commissioner in writing, by facsimile, or by email; the sale is cancelled upon a written, facsimile, or email reply acknowledging the cancellation.

8.4 Cancellation of Sale: If a party who has obtained an order of sale wishes thereafter to cancel the sale, a written, facsimile or email request shall be made to the Master Commissioner and the sale shall be cancelled upon a written, facsimile or email reply from the Master Commissioner acknowledging the cancellation.

CRITICAL

Phone

(859) 537-3114

For after-hours matters from the 11th through the 20th of each month, the on-call judge is Judge Earl-Ray Neal, listed with a phone number and email; EPO/IPO reviews and ECO reviews follow the stated exceptions.

Effective December 1, 2015, the District Judges of the 25th Judicial District hereby adopt the following on-call schedule for all after-hours matters needing the attention of a judge, to include but not limited to the setting of bonds, signing of summons and warrants, issuance of orders regarding juvenile detention, issuance of search warrants, and all other after-hours matters, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EPO/IPO reviews (See EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL) and ECO reviews (which are always to be reviewed by a Family Circuit Judge). 11th-20th day of each month Judge Earl-Ray Neal (859) 537-3114 erneal@kycourts.net

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone

To schedule an adoption hearing, the requesting party must telephone the Family Court Case Manager.

All adoption hearings shall be set for hearing by telephoning the Family Court's Case Manager.

CRITICALCivil cases

When an involuntary termination petition is filed, the petitioner must contact the Family Court Case Manager to schedule a status conference.

Upon the filing ol an Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights. the. Petitioner, shall contact the Family Court Case Manager to schedule a Status Conference.

CRITICAL

If a case scheduled for trial settles, the parties must notify the Court and Circuit Clerk before 3:30 p.m. on the preceding business day.

(0) Parties shall nouty the Court and the Circuit Clerk prior to 3.30 p.m. on the business day before the case is scheduled for trial if the case is settled.

CRITICAL

Unless otherwise specified, counsel must meet in chambers at 8:30 a.m. to discuss preliminary matters, motions, and jury instructions.

Unless otherwise specified, counsel shall meet in chambers at 8:30 a.m. to discuss preliminary matters, motions, and jury instructions.

CRITICAL

If a case is settled, the parties must notify the Court and Circuit Clerk before 3:30 p.m. on the business day before trial.

Parties shall notify the Court and the Circuit Clerk prior to 3:30 p.m. on the business day before the case is scheduled for trial if the case is settled.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone

An uncontested final hearing on oral testimony is scheduled by telephoning the Family Court’s legal assistant.

scheduled by telephoning the Family Court's legal assistant.

CRITICAL

Phone

(859) 625-4970

For after-hours matters from the 21st through the 31st of each month, the on-call judge is Judge Brandy Oliver Brown, listed with a phone number and email; EPO/IPO reviews and ECO reviews follow the stated exceptions.

Effective December 1, 2015, the District Judges of the 25th Judicial District hereby adopt the following on-call schedule for all after-hours matters needing the attention of a judge, to include but not limited to the setting of bonds, signing of summons and warrants, issuance of orders regarding juvenile detention, issuance of search warrants, and all other after-hours matters, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EPO/IPO reviews (See EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL) and ECO reviews (which are always to be reviewed by a Family Circuit Judge). 21st-31s of each month Judge Brandy Oliver Brown (859) 625-4970 brandybrown@kycourts.net

CRITICAL

Counsel must not discuss a case with the judge except at a hearing in the presence of opposing counsel or by motion for good cause shown.

Counsel shall not discuss a case with the judge, except in the hearing and presence of opposing counsel, or except by motion for good cause shown .

CRITICALCivil cases

The Circuit Clerk must immediately notify the Family Court Judge when a petition for voluntary termination of parental rights is filed.

The Circuit Clerk shall notify the Family Court Judge immediately upon the filing of a Petition for Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights.

CRITICAL

Phone

(859) 248-5915

For after-hours matters from the 1st through the 10th of each month, the on-call judge is Judge Charles W. Hardin, listed with a phone number and email; EPO/IPO reviews and ECO reviews follow the stated exceptions.

Effective December 1, 2015, the District Judges of the 25th Judicial District hereby adopt the following on-call schedule for all after-hours matters needing the attention of a judge, to include but not limited to the setting of bonds, signing of summons and warrants, issuance of orders regarding juvenile detention, issuance of search warrants, and all other after-hours matters, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EPO/IPO reviews (See EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL) and ECO reviews (which are always to be reviewed by a Family Circuit Judge). 1st - 10th day of each month Judge Charles W. Hardin (859) 248-5915 charleshardin@kycourts.net

WARNINGCivil cases

The District Judges' on-call schedule covers after-hours matters requiring a judge, except EPO/IPO reviews and ECO reviews.

Effective December 1, 2015, the District Judges of the 25th Judicial District hereby adopt the following on-call schedule for all after-hours matters needing the attention of a judge, to include but not limited to the setting of bonds, signing of summons and warrants, issuance of orders regarding juvenile detention, issuance of search warrants, and all other after-hours matters, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EPO/IPO reviews (See EPO and IPO AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL) and ECO reviews (which are always to be reviewed by a Family Circuit Judge).

WARNINGCivil cases

Phone

(859) 537-3114

For the 13th through 18th days of each month, the EPO/IPO on-call judge is Judge Earl-Ray Neal, reachable at the listed phone number or email address.

13th - 18th of each month Judge Earl-Ray Neal (859) 537-3114 erneal@kycourts.net

WARNINGCivil cases

Phone

(859) 248-5915

For the 1st through 10th days of each month, the general after-hours on-call judge is Judge Charles W. Hardin, reachable at the listed phone number or email address.

1s - 10th day of each month Judge Charles W. Hardin (859) 248-5915 charleshardin@kycourts.net

WARNINGCivil cases

After-hours matters other than EPO/IPOs are routed solely to the 25th Judicial District District Judges under the General After-Hours Protocol.

After-hours matters OTHER THAN EPO/IPOS (for example, setting bonds, signing separate Order entitled "GENERAL AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL," and attached hereto for reference and hours questions, etc.) will revert solely to the District Judges of the 25th Judicial District pursuant to a for convenience in distribution.

WARNINGCivil cases

Phone

(859) 537-3114

For the 11th through 20th days of each month, the general after-hours on-call judge is Judge Earl-Ray Neal, reachable at the listed phone number or email address.

11th-20th day of each month Judge Earl-Ray Neal (859) 537-3114 erneal@kycourts.net

WARNINGCivil cases

Phone

(859) 358-2016 06859-424-1841

For the 19th through 24th days of each month, the EPO/IPO on-call judge is Judge Nora J. Shepherd, reachable at the listed phone number or email address.

19th-24th of each month Judge Nora J. Shepherd (859) 358-2016 06859-424-1841 norashepherd@kycourts.net

WARNINGCivil cases

ECO reviews must always be reviewed by a Family Circuit Judge.

ECO reviews (which are always to be reviewed by a Family Circuit Judge).

WARNINGCivil cases

Phone

(859) 248-5915

For the 1st through 6th days of each month, the EPO/IPO on-call judge is Judge Charles W. Hardin, reachable at the listed phone number or email address.

1st - 6th day of each month Judge Charles W. Hardin (859) 248-5915 charleshardin@kycourts.net

WARNINGCivil cases

Phone

(859) 749-1343

For the 7th through 12th days of each month, the EPO/IPO on-call judge is Judge Jeffrey M. Walson, reachable at the listed phone number or email address.

7th - 12th day of each month Judge Jeffrey M. Walson (859) 749-1343 jeffwalson@kycourts.net

WARNINGCivil cases

If the scheduled EPO/IPO judge cannot be reached, the General Jurisdiction Circuit Judges may be contacted.

If the judge from this on-call schedule cannot be reached, the General Jurisdiction Circuit Judges may be contacted.

WARNINGCivil cases

Phone

(859) 625-4970

For the 25th through 31st days of each month, the EPO/IPO on-call judge is Judge Brandy Oliver Brown, reachable at the listed phone number or email address.

25th-31s of each month Judge Brandy Oliver Brown (859) 625-4970 brandybrown@kycourts.net

WARNINGCivil cases

Phone

(859) 625-4970

For the 21st through 31st days of each month, the general after-hours on-call judge is Judge Brandy Oliver Brown, reachable at the listed phone number or email address.

21s-31" of each month Judge Brandy Oliver Brown (859) 625-4970 brandybrown@kycourts.net

WARNING

If the scheduled on-call judge cannot be reached, the General Jurisdiction Circuit Judges may be contacted.

If the judge from this on-call schedule cannot be reached, the General Jurisdiction Circuit Judges may be contacted.

WARNING

For EPO and IPO reviews only, the on-call judge and contact information vary by date of the month.

Effective December 1, 2015, the Judges of the 25th Judicial Circuit/District hereby adopt the following EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDERS and INTERPERSONAL PROTECTIVE ORDERS (eff. 1/1/2016) ON-CALL SCHEDULE, which is applicable ONLY to EPO and IPO reviews. EPO and IPO ON-CALL SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE 12/01/15: 1s - 6" day of each month Judge Charles W. Hardin (859) 248-5915 charleshardin@kycourts.net 7th - 12th day of each month Judge Jeffrey M. Walson (859) 749-1343 jeffwalson@kycourts.net 13th - 18th of each month Judge Earl-Ray Neal (859) 537-3114 erneal@kycourts.net 19th-24th of each month Judge Nora J. Shepherd (859) 358-2016 0859-424-1841 norashepherd@kycourts.net 25th-31s of each month Judge Brandy Oliver Brown (859) 625-4970 brandybrown@kycourts.net

WARNINGCivil cases

The EPO/IPO on-call schedule applies only to EPO and IPO reviews.

Effective December 1, 2015, the Judges of the 25th Judicial Circuit/District hereby adopt the following EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDERS and INTERPERSONAL PROTECTIVE ORDERS (eff. 1/1/2016) ON-CALL SCHEDULE, which is applicable ONLY to EPO and IPO reviews.

WARNING

After-hours matters other than EPO/IPOs are handled solely by the District Judges under the separate General After-Hours Protocol.

After-hours matters OTHER THAN EPO/IPOS (for example, setting bonds, signing all summons and warrants, orders of juvenile detention, signing search warrants, miscellaneous after- hours questions, etc.) will revert solely to the District Judges of the 25th Judicial District pursuant to a separate Order entitled "GENERAL AFTER-HOURS PROTOCOL," and attached hereto for reference and for convenience in distribution.