Oldham Circuit Court Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

If opposing counsel finds a proposed order or judgment unsatisfactory, counsel must immediately notify the Court of objections.

If the proposed order or judgment is not satisfactory to opposing counsel, counsel shall immediately make any objections known to the Court and present that party's alternative version of the order or judgment.

CRITICAL

During normal business hours, a person seeking an Emergency Custody Order must go to the Circuit Court Clerk's office to request one from an authorized judge.

During the normal business hours, persons seeking an Emergency Custody Order (ECO) shall come to the Circuit Court Clerk's office to request an emergency custody order from the Family Court Judge, Circuit Court Judge, or District Court Judge.

CRITICAL

If a case settles, the parties must notify the Court and Circuit Clerk by 1:00 p.m. two business days before trial, unless the Court waives that notice requirement upon notice and good cause; the Court may refuse a plea agreement if a jury has reported.

Parties shall notify the Court and the Circuit Clerk prior to 1:00 p.m. on the two (2) business days before the case is scheduled for trial if the case is settled. The Court retains discretion to refuse a plea of guilty pursuant to a plea agreement if a jury has reported. Upon notice and for good cause shown, the Court may waive the requirement for two (2) business days notice of jury trial settlement.

CRITICAL

Contact

Phone

Phone

(502)222-2490

Should the agreement resolve all issues for which a hearing has been scheduled, the parties shall file notice with the Court, which may be within the agreed order, and notify Court Staff, (502)222-2490, that the hearing is remanded from the Court's docket.

Should the agreement resolve all issues for which a hearing has been scheduled, the parties shall file notice with the Court, which may be within the agreed order, and notify Court Staff, (502)222-2490, that the hearing is remanded from the Court's docket.

CRITICAL

After working hours, on weekends, and on holidays, the on-call Judge must be contacted regarding an Emergency Custody Order.

After working hours, and on weekends and holidays, the on-call Judge shall be contacted.

CRITICAL

Requests for special accommodations for a defendant’s arraignment must be directed to the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney.

Any requests for special accommodations for a defendant's arraignment shall be directed to the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney.

CRITICAL

Unless otherwise specified, counsel must meet in chambers at 8:00 a.m. to discuss preliminary matters, motions, and jury instructions.

Unless otherwise specified, counsel shall meet in chambers at 8:00 a.m. to discuss preliminary matters, motions, and jury instructions.

CRITICAL

Counsel for a defendant in state or federal custody must notify the Court, its Judicial Support Specialist, or the Circuit Clerk of the defendant’s name and facility location at least five days before the scheduled appearance; failure to do so may result in rescheduling and is good cause for all purposes.

In order to avoid unnecessary delays, counsel for any defendant held in state or federal custody shall advise the Court, the Court's Judicial Support Specialist, or the Circuit Clerk of name and the location of the facility where the defendant is currently held at least 5 days prior to a defendant's scheduled appearance. The failure of defense counsel to timely advise the Court, the JSS, or the Circuit Clerk of the proper location to direct a transport order may result in the rescheduling of the matter and shall be considered good cause for all purposes.

CRITICAL

The criminal docket is conducted in person, and parties and counsel may not appear by teleconference or video conference without leave of court; incarcerated defendants and defendants receiving inpatient treatment are excepted from the in-person docket requirement.

With the exception of incarcerated defendants or defendants presently receiving treatment at an inpatient treatment facility, the criminal docket shall be conducted in-person. No party or counsel shall appear by teleconference or video conference technology without leave of court.

CRITICAL

If a case settles, notify the Court and Circuit Clerk before 1:00 p.m. on the business day before trial.

Parties shall notify the Court and the Circuit Clerk prior to 1:00 p.m. on the business day before the case is scheduled for trial if the case is settled.

CRITICAL

Immediately after filing, the petitioner must obtain a pretrial date directly from the Court and serve the date-setting order on the parents and GAL with the Petition and Summons.

Immediately upon filing, the Petitioner shall obtain a pretrial date directly from the Court and shall serve a copy of the Order setting the pretrial date upon the parents and GAL with the Petition and Summons.

CRITICAL

Contact

Phone

Phone

(502)222-2490

When a settlement resolves issues set for hearing or trial, the parties must contact Family Court staff by phone at (502)222-2490 to remand the motion from the Court’s docket.

If the parties reach a settlement resolving issues to be heard at a hearing or trial, the parties shall file notice with the Court, and contact Family Court staff at (502)222-2490 to remand the motion from the Court's docket.

WARNING

With the exception of actions for emergency relief, temporary restraining orders, or motions for funds for indigent criminal defendants, there should be no ex parte communication with the Judge by counsel or parties in criminal or civil actions. Attorneys should advise their clients of the inability of the Court to discuss pending matters. Upon agreement of the parties in advance, and generally on issues such as scheduling or bond modification, either side may approach the Court only upon the agreed issue.

With the exception of actions for emergency relief, temporary restraining orders, or motions for funds for indigent criminal defendants, there should be no ex parte communication with the Judge by counsel or parties in criminal or civil actions. Attorneys should advise their clients of the inability of the Court to discuss pending matters. Upon agreement of the parties in advance, and generally on issues such as scheduling or bond modification, either side may approach the Court only upon the agreed issue.

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

After the pre-trial conference and submission of the Stipulation of Facts, the parties may email the Judge's secretary to obtain a hearing date if both agree a hearing is necessary and the appropriate motions have been filed.

After a pre-trial conference is held and Stipulation of Facts are submitted, if both parties agree that a hearing is necessary, the parties may e-mail the Judge's secretary to obtain a hearing date after filing the appropriate motion(s).

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(502)845-2868

The listed phone number for the Henry County Family Court clerk covers adoption, divorce, juvenile, paternity, and domestic violence matters.

Henry County Family Court Adoption, Divorce, Juvenile, Paternity, and Domestic Violence (502)845-2868

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(502)225-0791

The listed phone number for the Oldham County Family Court clerk covers adoption, juvenile, paternity, and domestic violence matters.

Oldham County Family Court Adoption, Juvenile, Paternity, and Domestic Violence (502)225-0791

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(502)222-9837

The listed phone number for the Oldham County Family Court clerk covers divorce and custody matters.

Oldham County Family Court Divorce & Custody (502)222-9837

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Phone to clerk

People seeking case records may call or visit the Circuit Court Clerk's office.

Call or visit the office to access case records.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(502)255-3213

The listed phone number for the Trimble County Family Court clerk covers adoption, divorce, juvenile, paternity, and domestic violence matters.

Trimble County Family Court Adoption, Divorce, Juvenile, Paternity, and Domestic Violence (502)255-3213