Judge Brian W. Wiggins

Applies to

Virtual attendance request

People attending virtually, or their attorneys, must provide court staff the attendee’s name and, for telephone appearances, telephone number.

Applies to

Judgment or order

Attorneys must file judgments and orders they prepare with the clerk.

Applies to

Briefing order

In an appeal from an administrative body, the appellant’s attorney must tender a briefing order to the court.

Motions for regular motion hours must be filed by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding Wednesday.

Deadline

2 business days

A person seeking virtual attendance must formally request the court’s express permission at least two business days before the event and show good cause.

A written objection to an attorney-prepared judgment or order must be made within ten days; otherwise, the court shall sign it.

Contact

Phone

Motions may not be placed on the docket by telephone.

Phone

(270) 338-5930

Virtual-attendance requests may be made by email or telephone using the contact information provided.

The appellant’s attorney must notify the clerk by letter to submit the action once all briefs are filed or the filing time has expired.

Applies to

Post judgment motion

Service

Mail

To initiate post-judgment proceedings, motions served on parties rather than attorneys must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and the receipt filed, unless the sheriff serves them.

Applies to

Post decree motion notice

Notice of a post-decree motion must be served directly on the other party by sheriff or certified mail, return receipt requested, and improper service may result in dismissal.

If service has not been made by the date of transfer, the initiating court must reissue the summons for up to 14 days or as the court determines necessary to protect the petitioner; subsequent reissuance occurs as needed in the transfer court.