Mason Circuit Court
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Page & Word Limits1 rule
Briefs shall not exceed FIVE (5) PAGES in length.
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- Up to 5 pages
Document Format Requirements5 rules
Petitions seeking protection under KRS Chapter 403 or Chapter 456 must use form AOC-275.1.
- Protective order petition
Formatting
- •Petitions must be made on form AOC-275.1.
Court's wording
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, KRS 403.725, KRS 456.030.
Motions may be made orally during the progress of trial in chief, but all other motions must be made in writing.
If forms are used, any blanks shall be completed by mechanical means and not by hand, unless permitted by the Court.
All pleadings, motions, orders and judgments shall be mechanically or electronically prepared.
Paper 8.5" by 11" shall be used for all purposes.
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Document Filing Requirements55 rules
AOC-238, Preliminary Verified Disclosure Statement, shall be filed in the Court record, unless parties or parties' counsel certify in writing that said disclosure has been made in accordance with FCRPP 2(3).
The parties and parties' counsel, if any, must sign all agreements and agreed orders.
An unrepresented party must sign and acknowledge an appearance and waiver or agreement before one of the specified officials.
Court's wording
Any unrepresented party who signs and acknowledges an appearance and waiver or agreement shall do so before a clearly identified public notary, the circuit clerk or any of his or her deputies, or any official stenographer of the circuit court.
All agreements and agreed orders shall contain the correct mailing and e-mail addresses for the attorneys and parties.
An application for a custody order or modification must be made by motion to the Court.
Court's wording
Application for a custody order or to modify a custody order or required by law, with notice to all parties, for hearing by the Court in custody decree shall be to the Court on motion, and affidavits as accordance with procedure established by Kentucky Revised Statutes and these Local Rules.
An affidavit must be signed by moving party and notarized within three (3) days before judgment is tendered and be filed with the judgment containing statement as to whether any material change in the circumstances of either party has occurred since the first affidavit was executed and since the taking of proof
Affidavits supporting a motion to modify a temporary custody order or custody decree must state the order's date and recording information, its substance, and the circumstances or changed circumstances supporting modification.
Court's wording
B. The affidavits in support of motion to modify a temporary custody order or custody decree shall, in addition to facts supporting the requested order sought, indicate: The date and recording information of the order or decree sought to be modified; The substance of the order or decree; and, The circumstances or the change of circumstances relied upon by the party seeking the modification.
In dissolution, legal-separation, and maintenance proceedings, the moving party must file a signed, notarized affidavit with the complaint containing the listed information.
Court's wording
In each proceeding for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or maintenance, an affidavit signed by moving party and notarized must be filed with the complaint and must contain the following: Statement as to whether either party has been previously divorced, or a party to a decree of legal separation or dissolution of marriage, and if so, when and where the decree was granted. II. Statement as to age and condition of health of affiant. 111. Statement as to whether affiant owns any real estate. If any real estate is owned, give location and value. iv. Statement as to whether affiant is employed, the wages or salary received. V. Statement of affiant as to his or her other income. vi. Statement as to the age and health of respondent. vii. Statement of affiant as to whether respondent owns any real estate, and as to whether he is employed. viii. Statement as to whether any children were born of this marriage, giving the place of residence, sex and date of birth of any such children, and the name(s) of the custodian(s) of said children. ix. Statement as to whether respondent is now or has been in the active military service of the United States at any time during the pendency of this action. x. If a woman, whether now pregnant. xi. The questionnaire form required by the State Department of Health, pursuant to KRS 213.340 shall be filed with the affidavit.
xi. The questionnaire form required by the State Department of Health, pursuant to KRS 213.340 shall be filed with the affidavit.
B. Affidavit of movant must fully explain the need for emergency for a period of up to thirty (30) days. custody, maintenance and/or support, and if applicable, why notice could not be given.
D. Any motion for maintenance or support must be accompanied by a child support worksheet and an affidavit of the moving party setting forth the number of children of the marriage and the income of the
Pleadings must comply with the cited statutory requirements concerning personal identifying information.
Court's wording
All pleadings must comply with the requirements of KRS Chapter 205, 403 and 407, by providing the personal identifying information required in statute or contained in other documents or exhibits filed with the court, those chapters.
A. In an emergency for temporary order for custody, maintenance, and support or to modify and review same, a party on motion, with such notice as practicable, supported by affidavit of movant stating facts to establish the emergency, may move the Court, in person or by counsel, for order of emergency temporary custody, maintenance, or support
If reassignment or transfer occurs, the issuing judge shall re-issue a summons until the matter may be heard by the receiving judge.
A copy of the notice shall accompany the motion or pleading delivered to the clerk.
No motion shall be filed with a notice that it shall be heard at the "convenience of the Court." Motions in violation of this Local Rule shall be returned to the movant and shall not be docketed.
A motion filed with the clerk must include a tendered order and enough copies for the clerk to complete service; the source begins an exception but ends before stating it fully.
Court's wording
No motion shall be filed in the clerk's office unless same is accompanied by a tendered order for the Court's consideration (as stated in Local Rule Title II, Rule 4.01), together with a sufficient number of copies of the tendered order to permit the clerk to complete service thereof. This rule shall not apply if the order sought is required by Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (CR) to
All orders which are required under the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (CR) and Rules of Criminal Procedure (RCr) to be served on opposing parties or counsel, including judgments, final Circuit Clerk for distribution thereof in the following manner: orders and orders affecting the running of time for taking an appeal, shall contain directions to the Mail copies to: John Jones Attorney for plaintiff, Jane Doe 208 Main Street Florence, Kentucky 41042
When a motion for judgment or order is presented to the Court, the judgment or order requested shall be tendered therewith except for cogent reason to the contrary.
No order shall be signed permitting the withdrawal of counsel until counsel has set said motion on a regular Motion Day and has accompanied said motion with a copy of a certified letter to client and the proof thereof.
In all jury and bench civil cases, each party to the action shall file with the Court, no later than FIVE (5) DAYS, prior to trial, a trial brief and desired instructions.
A motion for a jury-trial date in Bracken, Fleming, or Mason County must bear counsel’s signed Certificate of Readiness in the specified form.
Court's wording
All motions for assignment of a date for trial with jury in Bracken, Fleming, or Mason County shall have endorsed thereon, signed by counsel for the movant, the following: CERTIFICATE OF READINESS I hereby certify that this case stands ready for trial by movant; all matters necessary for its presentation to the Court and jury have been or shall be completed within sixty (60) days from this date. DATE: (SIGNATURE) COUNSEL FOR MOVANT
Criminal instructions must be filed by each side
All motions to set cases for trial shall state the nature of the action, whether or not a jury has been demanded, and the estimated length of trial.
An unrepresented party must sign and acknowledge an appearance and waiver or agreement before one of the specified officials.
Court's wording
Any unrepresented party who signs and acknowledges an appearance and waiver or agreement shall do so before a clearly identified notary public, the circuit clerk or any of his or her deputies, or any official stenographer of the circuit court.
The parties and parties* counsel, if any, must sign all agreements and agreed orders.
Affidavits supporting a motion to modify a temporary custody order or decree must identify the order, describe its substance, and state the circumstances or changed circumstances relied upon.
Court's wording
The affidavits in support of motion to modify a temporary custody order or custody decree shall, in addition to facts supporting the requested order sought, indicate: 1. The date and recording information of the order or decree sought to be modified; 2. The substance of the order or decree; and, 3. The circumstances or the change of circumstances relied upon by the party seeking the modification.
AOC-238 (Preliminary Verified Disclosure Statement) or any subsequent replacement form requiring the same or similar information shall be filed in the Court record, unless parties or parties* counsel certify in writing that said disclosure has been made in accordance with FCRPP 2(3).
An application for a custody order or modification must be made by motion with affidavits required by law and notice to all parties, for a hearing under the stated procedures.
Court's wording
Application for a custody order or to modify a custody order or custody decree shall be to the Court on motion, and affidavits as required by law, with notice to all parties, for hearing by the Court in accordance with procedures established by FCRPP 7, Kentucky Revised Statutes and these Local Rules.
All agreements and agreed orders shall contain the correct mailing and e-mail addresses for the attorneys and parties.
A moving party must sign and notarize an affidavit within three days before judgment is tendered and file it with the judgment, including the required statements about changed circumstances, resumed marital relations, and pregnancy if applicable.
Court's wording
An affidavit must be signed by moving party and notarized within three (3) days before judgment is tendered and be filed with the judgment containing statement as to whether any material change in the circumstances of either party has occurred since the first affidavit was executed and since the taking of proof as would cause any witness herein now to testify differently and whether any resumption of normal marriage relationship has occurred, and if a woman, whether now pregnant.
The questionnaire form required by the State Department of Health, pursuant to KRS 213.340, shall be filed with the affidavit.
Affidavit of movant must fully explain the need for emergency custody, maintenance and/or support, and if applicable, why notice could not be given.
An emergency motion for temporary custody, maintenance, or support, or to modify or review such an order, may be made with notice as practicable and an affidavit stating facts establishing the emergency.
Court's wording
In an emergency for temporary order for custody, maintenance, and support or to modify and review same, a party on motion, with such notice as practicable, supported by affidavit of movant stating facts to establish the emergency, may move the Court, in person or by counsel, for order of emergency temporary custody, maintenance, or support for a period of up to thirty (30) days.
Each dissolution, legal separation, or maintenance complaint must be filed with a signed and notarized moving-party affidavit containing the listed information.
Court's wording
Pursuant to FCRPP 3(1), in each proceeding for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or maintenance, an affidavit signed by moving party and notarized must be filed with the complaint and must contain the following: Statement as to whether either party has been previously divorced, or a party to a decree of legal separation or dissolution of marriage, and if so, when and where the decree was 2. Statement as to age and condition of health of affiant. Statement as to whether affiant owns any real estate. If any real estate is owned, give location and value. Statement as to whether affiant is employed, the wages or salary received. Statement of affiant as to his or her other income. Statement as to the age and health of the respondent. Statement of affiant as to whether respondent owns any real estate, and as to whether he/she is employed. Statement as to whether any children were born of this marriage, giving the place of residence, sex and date of birth of any such children, and the name(s) of the custodian(s) of said children. 9. Statement as to whether respondent is now or has been in active military service of the United States at any time during the pendency of this action. 10. If a woman, whether now pregnant.
All pleadings must comply with the requirements of KRS Chapter 205, 403 and 407, by providing the personal identifying information required in those chapters.
Any motion for maintenance or support must be accompanied by a child support worksheet and an affidavit of the moving party setting forth the number of children of the marriage and the income of the parties.
Written evidence of such insurance, as obtained pursuant to Local Rule 29.01, shall be furnished by the purchaser to the commissioner within twenty-four (24) hours of the date of sale.
The party submitting the order shall serve copies of the same as required by CR 5, and so certify.
The Commonwealth shall make a written recommendation to the Court in response to each application. KRS 533.250(6).
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.
B. 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. Requiring defendant to obey all rules and regulations imposed by Probation and Parole. 5. As required by KRS 533.030(1) [conditions of probation-restitution], directing the defendant 6. Directing the defendant to comply with any other provision of KRS 533.030 or any other not to commit any offense during the period of pretrial diversion. condition the Court deems appropriate.
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.
The caption of each original complaint and intervening complaint shall show the address, if known, of each party. If a defendant is under disability, the caption shall state the nature of the disability and who shall be served.
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- Original complaint and intervening complaint
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In applying for pretrial diversion, counsel for the 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
The Commonwealth shall make a written recommendation to the Court in response to each application
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
Section H of AOC-238 concerning monthly expenses need not be completed when maintenance and spousal support are not at issue.
Court's wording
in Maintenance/Spousal Support Cases Section H of AOC-238, Preliminary Mandatory Disclosure, regarding In cases where maintenance and spousal support are not at issue, "Monthly Expenses" need not be completed.
All motions shall state precisely the relief requested and shall be accompanied, as specifically required by these Local Rules, by a supporting memorandum. Failure to do so may be grounds for denying the motion.
The order shall be sufficiently specific to indicate clearly the purposes of the reference and the duties to be performed by the commissioner therein.
The judgment shall direct the time and place of all judicial sales by the commissioner.
When purchase money bonds are executed, the deed of conveyance must provide that the insurance be carried.
Court's wording
Where purchase money bonds are executed the deed of conveyance shall provide that such insurance shall be carried, and failure to carry such insurance shall be a default on the part of the purchaser for which the purchase money bonds may be declared due.
C. Other days of special meaning, such as religious holidays, or national birthdays, should be decided together, written into the Court order, and alternated as above.
In cases where maintenance and spousal support are not at issue, any section of a mandatory disclosure form (such as AOC-238 or any subsequent replacement form) requiring the listing of monthly expenses need not be completed.
A diversion order must address restitution if applicable, supervision status and applicable fees, duration, compliance with Probation and Parole rules, and the requirement not to commit an offense during diversion.
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. Requiring defendant to obey all rules and regulations imposed by Probation and Parole. 5. As required by KRS 533.030(1) [conditions of probation-restitution], directing the defendant not to commit any offense during the period of the pretrial diversion.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The affidavit must be signed and notarized within three days before judgment is tendered.
An affidavit must be signed by moving party and notarized within three (3) days before judgment is tendered
Page 5 | 5.05 Affidavits
Petitions must be reviewed within an hour after presentation to a judge or trial commissioner, unless neither is available.
Petitions will be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner unless it is impossible due to the unavailability of a judge or trial commissioner.
Page 9 | II. Twenty-four Hour Accessibility
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 2 | I. Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
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 2 | I. Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
For matters to be heard on Motion Day, the movant must lodge the motion or pleading with the filing court’s clerk at least four business days before the noticed hearing date, not counting Motion Day.
The movant, with respect to all matters to be heard on Motion Day, shall lodge the motion or pleading with the clerk of the court in which the action is filed not less than FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS (not counting the Motion Day) before the date noticed for hearing.
Page 2 | TITLE I - MOTION DAYS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS; Rule 2. Notice to Clerk
Civil trial briefs and desired instructions must be filed no later than five days before trial.
In all jury and bench civil cases, each party to the action shall file with the Court, no later than FIVE (5) DAYS, prior to trial, a trial brief and desired instructions.
Page 4 | Rule 5. Pre-Trial Matters — 5.02 Trial Briefs and Instructions
Each side must file criminal instructions no later than three days before trial; if requested, they may be filed under seal and withheld from opposing counsel.
Criminal instructions must be filed by each side and may be filed under seal and not available to opposing counsel, if so requested, not later than THREE (3) DAYS before the trial date.
Page 4 | Rule 5. Pre-Trial Matters — 5.02 Trial Briefs and Instructions
An eligible person may apply to the Circuit Court and Commonwealth's Attorney for pretrial diversion after indictment and no later than 30 days before trial.
After indictment in Circuit Court, and no later than thirty (30) days before trial, any person eligible for the program may apply to the Circuit Court and the Commonwealth's Attorney for entry of a pretrial diversion order.
Page 11 | TITLE VIII - CLASS D FELONY PRETRIAL DIVERSION; III. Procedure
Petitions are to be reviewed within one hour after presentation to a judge or trial commissioner, unless neither is available.
F. Petitions will be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner unless it is impossible due to the unavailability of a judge or trial commissioner.
Page 15 | Domestic Relations Cases
An eligible person may apply for pretrial diversion after indictment, but must do so no later than 30 days before trial.
After indictment in Circuit Court, and no later than thirty (30) days before trial, any person eligible for the program may apply to the Circuit Court and the Commonwealth's Attorney for entry of a pretrial diversion order
Criminal cases
Page 3 | III. Procedure
Petitions should be reviewed within an hour of presentation to a judge or trial commissioner, unless no judge or trial commissioner 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 | I. Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
If no objections have been filed, an Order Confirming Sale may be filed ten days after the Report of Sale is filed, and the Clerk shall submit it to the Court.
Ten (10) days after the filing of a commissioner's Report of Sale, and no objections having been filed thereto, an Order Confirming Sale may be filed with the Clerk of the Court, who shall submit the order to the Court.
Page 11 | Rule 30. Confirmation of Report of Sale
Service and Proof of Service Rules
All parties must receive notice of a custody-order application or modification request.
Application for a custody order or to modify a custody order or required by law, with notice to all parties, for hearing by the Court in custody decree shall be to the Court on motion, and affidavits as accordance with procedure established by Kentucky Revised Statutes and these Local Rules.
Page 4 | Rule 5.04 Custody Order or Modification of Custody Order or Decree
When an appearance does not waive notice of future proceedings, notice must be given of those proceedings, including the filing of exceptions and submission for judgment or decree.
If an entry of appearance is filed and does not waive notice of future proceedings, including the filing of exceptions and the submission for judgment or decree, notice must be given of said proceedings.
Page 4 | Rule 5.01 Appearances, Waivers and Agreements
Service by mail relating to a motion hearing must be posted seven days before Motion Day, excluding Motion Day from the count.
Service by mail relative to the date the motion shall be heard shall be posted SEVEN (7) DAYS preceding Motion Day. Actual service shall be made FOUR (4) DAYS preceding Motion Day. Motion Day shall not be included as a day for these purposes.
Page 2 | TITLE I - MOTION DAYS AND NOTICE OF MOTIONS; Rule 1.05 Service
A custody application or modification motion must be accompanied by notice to all parties.
Application for a custody order or to modify a custody order or custody decree shall be to the Court on motion, and affidavits as required by law, with notice to all parties, for hearing by the Court in accordance with procedures established by FCRPP 7, Kentucky Revised Statutes and these Local Rules.
Page 7 | 5.04 Custody Order or Modification of Custody Order or Decree
When an appearance does not waive notice, notice must be given of future proceedings, including the filing of exceptions and submission for judgment or decree.
If an entry of appearance is filed and does not waive notice of future proceedings, including the filing of exceptions and the submission for judgment or decree, notice must be given of said proceedings.
Page 7 | 5.01 Appearances, Waivers and Agreements
An emergency motion must provide notice as practicable.
In an emergency for temporary order for custody, maintenance, and support or to modify and review same, a party on motion, with such notice as practicable, supported by affidavit of movant stating facts to establish the emergency, may move the Court, in person or by counsel, for order of emergency temporary custody, maintenance, or support for a period of up to thirty (30) days.
Page 8 | 5.07 Emergency Notice for Custody, Maintenance, or Support
The submitting party must serve copies as required by CR 5, certify service, and serve the purchaser.
The party submitting the order shall serve copies of the same as required by CR 5, and so certify. The purchaser must also be served.
Page 11 | Rule 30. Confirmation of Report of Sale
When a domestic violence case is transferred because a dissolution or custody matter is pending, the emergency protective order continues and summons reissuance follows the stated service and protection conditions.
If at any time during the processing of a domestic violence case it is found there is a pending dissolution or custody matter, then consistent with FCRPP 12, the domestic violence case shall be reassigned to the circuit court with appropriate jurisdiction. The emergency protective order shall continue, and the summons to the appropriate court shall be reissued by the initiating court. pursuant to KRS 403.740(4), for a period not to exceed fourteen days if service has not been made on the adverse party by the date the case is transferred, or for as long as the Court determines is necessary for the protection of the petitioner. Thereafter, reissuance of the summons shall occur as needed by the court of jurisdiction to which the case is transferred.
Page 14 | Appendix A — Uniform Protocol for Handling Cases
The court may void pretrial diversion only after a hearing with notice to the Commonwealth and the defendant, and upon a showing of noncompliance or unsatisfactory progress.
After a hearing, with notice of 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 5 | V. Voiding a Diversion Order
The listed distribution directions specify mailing copies to the named attorney at the stated address.
Mail copies to: John Jones Attorney for plaintiff, Jane Doe 208 Main Street Florence, Kentucky 41042
Page 3 | Rule 4. Orders and Judgments — 4.02 Service and Distribution
After a hearing and notice to the Commonwealth and defendant, the Court may void participation in diversion upon a showing that the conditions were not followed.
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
Page 12 | TITLE VIII - CLASS D FELONY PRETRIAL DIVERSION; V. Voiding a Diversion Order
Briefs and instructions should be served on opposing parties or counsel.
Briefs and instructions should be served on opposing parties or counsel.
Page 4 | Rule 5. Pre-Trial Matters — 5.02 Trial Briefs and Instructions
Filing Fees and Waivers
The party who moved for an order requiring newspaper or hand-bill advertising or notice must deposit enough with the commissioner to cover its cost before the commissioner is required to publish it.
When any order is made requiring advertisements or notice by newspaper or hand bill, the party on whose motion said order is made shall deposit with the commissioner an amount of money sufficient to pay the costs of such advertisement or notice. Until such deposit is made, the commissioner shall not be required to make such advertisement or publish such notice.
Page 10 | Rule 28. Deposit for Advertisements
Commissioner's fees and allowances must be set by separate court order and may not be less than the fees prescribed by AP Part IV.
Fees and/or allowances shall be set by separate order of the Court, but shall in no event be less than the fees prescribed by the Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice (AP) Part IV.
Page 11 | Rule 31. Commissioner's Fee, Allowances, and Deeds
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Any motions filed with the clerk in the 194 Judicial Circuit under KRS Chapter 403 shall be contemporaneously sent by fax, e-mail or hand- of not having regularly scheduled Motion Hour in the county where said delivery to the Circuit Judge or Circuit Judge's secretary due to possibility motion is to be filed within period prescribed by FCRPP.
Any motions filed with the clerk in the 194 Judicial Circuit under KRS Chapter 403 shall be contemporaneously sent by fax, e-mail or hand- of not having regularly scheduled Motion Hour in the county where said delivery to the Circuit Judge or Circuit Judge's secretary due to possibility motion is to be filed within period prescribed by FCRPP.
Page 7 | 6.02 Motions Contemporaneously Sent to Judge
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Parties must file a redacted copy and an unredacted copy in a marked, sealed envelope; access to personal identifiers is restricted to authorized persons.
parties shall comply with CR 7.03(1)(b) by filing one copy from which any personal data has been redacted and filing an unredacted copy in a unredacted sealed copy of the pleading, document, or exhibit containing marked and sealed envelope. The clerk of the court shall allow the personal identifiers to be accessed only by a party to the case, an attorney of record in the case, a judge of the court or other authorized court and Family Services involved in child support matters attendant to the personnel, a duly authorized employee or agent of the Cabinet for Health case, or a person authorized to view the copy by specific orders of the Security number or tax-payer identification number, date of birth, or court.
Page 7 | Title VI — Domestic Relations Cases
When filed materials contain personal identifiers, parties must file a redacted copy and an unredacted copy in a marked, sealed envelope; access to the sealed copy is limited to the listed authorized persons.
However, where personal identifiers are required by statute or contained in other documents or exhibits filed with the court, parties shall comply with CR 7.03(1)(b) by filing one copy from which any personal data has been redacted and filing an unredacted copy in a marked and sealed envelope. 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, a 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 the child support matters attendant to the case, or a person authorized to view the copy by specific orders of the court.
Page 9 | Rule DR 6.01 Protection of Personal Identifiers
If requested, criminal instructions may be filed under seal and kept unavailable to opposing counsel.
Criminal instructions must be filed by each side and may be filed under seal and not available to opposing counsel, if so requested, not later than THREE (3) DAYS before the trial date.
Page 4 | Rule 5. Pre-Trial Matters — 5.02 Trial Briefs and Instructions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Preliminary motions in jury and bench trials must be heard on a Motion Day before trial or at a pretrial conference, not on a trial day unless extraordinary cause is clearly proven.
All preliminary motions in regard to jury and bench trials shall be heard at a Motion Day preceding the trial or at a pre-trial conference. No preliminary motions shall be heard on jury and bench trial days except for extraordinary cause clearly proven to the Court.
Page 4 | Rule 5. Pre-Trial Matters — 5.03 Preliminary Jury and Bench Trial Motions
Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel in a relative adoption must contact the Court to determine the required background check or references.
Counsel in an adoption proceeding shall contact the Court to determine how much of a background check or references will be required in relative adoption cases.
Page 3 | Rule 3. Adoptions/Termination of Parental Rights
Counsel in a relative adoption case must contact the Court to determine the required background check or references.
Counsel in an adoption proceeding shall contact the Court to determine how much of a background check or references will be required in relative adoption cases.
Page 6 | Rule DR 3. Adoptions/Termination of Parental Rights
Motions filed under KRS Chapter 403 must be sent at the same time by fax, email, or hand delivery to the Circuit Judge or the Judge’s secretary.
Any motions filed with the clerk in the 19th Judicial Circuit under KRS Chapter 403 shall be contemporaneously sent by fax, e-mail or hand-delivery to the Circuit Judge or Circuit Judge's secretary due to possibility of not having regularly scheduled Motion Day in the county where said motion is to be filed within any period prescribed by the FCRPP.
Page 9 | Rule DR 6.02 Motions Contemporaneously Sent to Judge
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Mason Circuit Clerk Mason County Justice Building, Maysville, KY 606-564-4011
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Mason Circuit Clerk Mason County Justice Building, Maysville, KY 606-564-4011
Page 10 | III. Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Bracken Circuit Clerk Bracken County Courthouse, Brooksville, KY 606-735-3328
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Bracken Circuit Clerk Bracken County Courthouse, Brooksville, KY 606-735-3328
Page 10 | III. Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Fleming Circuit Clerk Fleming County Courthouse, Flemingsburg, KY 606-845-7011
Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: (AOC Forms available) Fleming Circuit Clerk Fleming County Courthouse, Flemingsburg, KY 606-845-7011
Page 10 | III. Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the Mason Circuit Clerk at 606-564-4011.
B. Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings (AOC Forms available) should contact: Mason Circuit Clerk, 606-564-4011
Page 16 | Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the Fleming Circuit Clerk at 606-845-7011.
B. Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings (AOC Forms available) should contact: Fleming Circuit Clerk, 606-845-7011
Page 16 | Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the Bracken Circuit Clerk at 606-735-3328.
B. Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings (AOC Forms available) should contact: Bracken Circuit Clerk, 606-735-3328
Page 16 | Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the Mason Circuit Clerk at 606-564-4011.
B. Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings (AOC Forms available) should contact: Mason Circuit Clerk, 606-564-4011
Page 3 | Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the Fleming Circuit Clerk at 606-845-7011.
B. Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings (AOC Forms available) should contact: Fleming Circuit Clerk, 606-845-7011
Page 3 | Contempt Proceedings
Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings should contact the Bracken Circuit Clerk at 606-735-3328.
B. Petitioners seeking to initiate civil contempt proceedings (AOC Forms available) should contact: Bracken Circuit Clerk, 606-735-3328
Page 3 | Contempt Proceedings