Muhlenberg Circuit Court Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Muhlenberg Circuit Court

Official local rules (court website)

For Muhlenberg Circuit Court filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Communication

Court-wide

Email

donnagregory@kycourts.net

Email

shannonjones@kycourts.net

Phone

(270) 338-5930

Phone

(270) 338-0997

Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
The appellant’s attorney must notify the clerk by letter to submit the action when all briefs are filed or the briefing time has expired.

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Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
If a case is reassigned or transferred, the issuing judge must re-issue a summons until the receiving judge can hear the matter.

View all 6 rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
Motions for regular motion hours must be filed by 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday immediately before the Monday hearing.

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Court-level rules
A post-decree motion must be served directly on the other party by sheriff or certified mail with return receipt requested, and the court may dismiss it if service is improper.

Document Format Requirements

Court-level rules
Motions to be heard during regular motion hours must be in writing.

Electronic Filing Rules

Court-level rules
The Circuit Court encourages and prefers electronic filing.