Judge Benjamin D. McKown
Judge • Ohio County Circuit Court, Kentucky
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Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideOhio County Circuit Court, Kentucky publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 112 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 39- Applies to
- Pretrial diversion application
When applying for pretrial diversion, defense counsel must state and the defendant must agree on the record to waive the right to a speedy trial or disposition if diversion is granted.
- Applies to
- Commonwealth recommendation
The Commonwealth must submit a written recommendation to the Court in response to every pretrial diversion application.
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- Written recommendation
When recommending diversion, the Commonwealth must submit written recommendations stating the diversion conditions and the appropriate sentence if the agreement is unsuccessful.
Service
All 25After a hearing, with notice to the Commonwealth and to 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 .
- Deadline
- 5 business days
Except for good cause, a motion must be served on each party who is not in default at least five business days before its hearing.
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- Motion
The movant must serve the motion on each party who is not in default on or before the filing date.
Filing Timing
All 18After indictment, an eligible person may apply to the circuit court and the Commonwealth for a pretrial diversion order, but must do so no later than three days before trial.
- Deadline
- 5 business days
Except for good cause, a motion must be filed with the circuit clerk at least five business days before its hearing.
Except for good cause, hearings on regular motion days are limited to 20 minutes per action.
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- (270) 298-3433
If a requester cannot bring a motion for advance hearing, they may contact Court personnel directly by phone at (270) 298-3433 to request remote appearance.
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- (270) 298-3433
If a regular motion-day hearing may exceed 20 minutes, the parties may contact Court personnel or request a separate hearing date; Court personnel may be contacted by phone at (270) 298-3433.
Parties may contact the local circuit clerk's office for court schedule information.
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