Nicholas County Circuit Court, Kentucky Filing Rules

Upon receiving a petition after regular business hours, the authorized agency or officer must present it to the same judicial officers identified for regular business hours.

Motions must be filed with the Circuit Court Clerk by close of business at least ten days before the scheduled motion hour; a holiday or clerk’s-office closure shifts the deadline to the next business day, and urgent matters may be set after the deadline only with court permission.

The motion-filing party must give the opposing party reasonable notice, or the matter will not be heard.

A party may use an available Administrative Office of the Courts form, but use of the form is not required if the matter is presented in compliance with the FORPP.

A copy of each filed ex parte motion must be submitted directly to the Court.

Video of a child witness must be sealed and may be released only under conditions set by the Court on the record or by court order.