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• Chief Justice Minton elected to 2nd term as chief justice of Kentucky
  Thursday, May 17, 2012
  The justices of the Supreme Court of Kentucky have unanimously voted to elect Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. to a second term as chief justice. The four-year term begins June 27, 2012.
• National motorcycle relay for drug courts to stop at events in Somerset, Lexington and Catlettsburg this week
  Wednesday, May 16, 2012
  Motorcyclists on a national relay in support of drug courts will wheel into Somerset, Lexington and Catlettsburg this week to participate in activities for National Drug Court Month in May.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments May 16-18 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, May 15, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the court hears arguments in cases that originated in Boone, Harlan, Fayette, Franklin, Graves, Jefferson, Lawrence, McCracken, Meade and Pike counties.
• Judicial Branch to shut down for 3 days as part of FY 2013 budget reduction plan
  Wednesday, May 02, 2012
  Judicial Branch employees learned today that they will be furloughed for three days in the first half of Fiscal Year 2013 as a result of deep cuts the Kentucky General Assembly made to the court system’s budget for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments about instant racing, Medicare and Medicaid fraud and oil/gas leases April 25-26 in Frankfort
  Wednesday, April 25, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Sara Walter Combs, Joy A. Moore and Janet L. Stumbo and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments in civil cases and one criminal case.
• Public invited to participate in Run Away from Drugs 5K on May 5 in Morehead
  Monday, April 23, 2012
  The Rowan County UNITE Coalition will host its fourth annual Run Away from Drugs 5K Run/Walk Saturday, May 5, at Morehead State University’s Jayne Stadium in Morehead. The run/walk is open to the public and will start at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. EDT. Proceeds benefit Rowan County UNITE.
• Court of Appeals to hear Perry County abuse case, Clay County case April 18 in Lexington
  Monday, April 16, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges James H. Lambert, Kelly Thompson and Laurance B. VanMeter hear oral arguments in two civil cases.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant Court of Appeals judgeship
  Wednesday, April 04, 2012
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to a vacant Court of Appeals judgeship that represents Jefferson County.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments April 18-20 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, April 03, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the court hears arguments in cases that originated in Allen, Fayette and Jefferson counties. The court will also hear a judge's challenge to an order for him to be removed from the bench.
• Shelby County to dedicate new judicial center April 5
  Monday, April 02, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Shelby County Judicial Center.
• Court of Appeals to hear two Jefferson County civil cases March 29 at Brandeis School of Law in Louisville
  Tuesday, March 27, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Donna L. Dixon and Laurance B. VanMeter and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments.
• Montgomery County High School team wins 2012 Kentucky High School Mock Trial Tournament
  Tuesday, March 20, 2012
  For the second consecutive year, a Montgomery County High School mock trial team has won the state title in the tournament. The win qualifies the team to compete in the National High School Mock Trial Tournament.
• Temporary Morgan County Courthouse open at new location in West Liberty
  Friday, March 16, 2012
  Court services resume in West Liberty less than two weeks after tornado destroys courthouse, judicial center
• Court of Appeals to hear Letcher County oil spill case March 14 in Louisville
  Tuesday, March 13, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Denise G. Clayton, Joy A. Moore and Christopher Shea Nickell hear oral arguments in this appeal.
• 31 high school teams to compete for state title at mock trial tournament March 16-18 in Louisville
  Monday, March 12, 2012
  The public and media are invited to observe the competition. The team that wins the championship round Sunday will compete in the National High School Mock Trial Tournament that will take place May 3-6 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Court of Appeals to hear Franklin County civil cases on appeal March 7 in Warsaw
  Tuesday, March 06, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Michael Caperton, Michelle M. Keller and Kelly Thompson hear oral arguments.
• Judicial Branch enacts emergency management plan in response to March 2 storm damage
  Tuesday, March 06, 2012
  Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. and Justice Will T. Scott are visiting the damaged Morgan County Courthouse in West Liberty today. The facility was largely destroyed in the storms.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments March 14-16 in Frankfort
  Friday, March 02, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears cases that originated in Bullitt, Franklin, Graves, Hardin, Henry, Jefferson, Kenton and Laurel counties.
• Jefferson Jury Assembly Room to be dedicated in honor of former Circuit Judge Benjamin F. Shobe at March 2 ceremony
  Wednesday, February 29, 2012
  The ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m. EST in the Jury Assembly Room on the second floor of the Jefferson County Judicial Center at 700 W. Jefferson St. The public and media are invited to attend.
• AOC, U of L, East End Psychological and Jewish Hospital sponsoring child trauma symposium March 1 in Louisville
  Tuesday, February 28, 2012
  Media is invited to attend this multidisciplinary program.
• Garrard County to dedicate new justice center March 1
  Friday, February 24, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Garrard County Justice Center.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear legislative redistricting case Feb. 24 in Frankfort
  Thursday, February 23, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears arguments.
• Court of Appeals to hear civil cases from Fayette, Franklin, Garrard and Laurel counties Feb. 29 in Lexington
  Wednesday, February 22, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Glenn E. Acree, Michael Caperton, Sara Walter Combs, Michelle M. Keller, Joy A. Moore, Janet L. Stumbo and Laurance B. VanMeter and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments.
• Fleming County to dedicate new judicial center Feb. 21
  Friday, February 17, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Fleming County Judicial Center.
• Jefferson Family Court to celebrate 20 years of serving families and children at reception Feb. 16 in Louisville
  Tuesday, February 14, 2012
  The Louisville Bar Association will host a celebration to recognize Jefferson Family Court’s progression from pilot project to permanent court. The event is open to the public.
• Court of Appeals to hear cases from Bullitt, Campbell, Fayette, Franklin and Jefferson counties Feb. 15-16 in Louisville
  Friday, February 10, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jeff S. Taylor and Court of Appeals Judges Donna L. Dixon, Denise G. Clayton, James H. Lambert and Janet L. Stumbo hear oral arguments in civil, criminal and juvenile cases.
• Chief Justice Minton to testify before House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary Feb. 7, 2012
  Monday, February 06, 2012
  Chief Justice Minton will provide an overview of the Judicial Branch’s budget recommendation for Fiscal Years 2012-2014.
• Court of Appeals to hear Campbell County criminal case and Johnson County civil case Feb. 7 in Frankfort
  Thursday, February 02, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Michael Caperton and Kelly Thompson and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments.
• Administrative Office of the Court signs lease-to-purchase contract on Home Depot property in Frankfort
  Monday, January 30, 2012
  Move to new location will reduce cost to house Judicial Branch’s administrative offices.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Feb. 15-17 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, January 24, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears arguments in cases that originated in Boone, Fayette, Franklin, Jefferson, Meade and Muhlenberg counties.
• Court of Appeals to hear Powell County civil case Jan. 30 in Stanton
  Monday, January 23, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Judges Sara Walter Combs, Michelle M. Keller and Janet L. Stumbo hear oral arguments in Powell County.
• Court of Appeals to hear Jefferson County civil case Jan. 18 in Louisville
  Friday, January 13, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Joy A. Moore, Christopher Shea Nickell and Kelly Thompson hear oral arguments in a trust case.
• Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties
  Tuesday, January 10, 2012
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect. Volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.
• Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Breckinridge, Butler and Muhlenberg counties
  Monday, December 19, 2011
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect. Volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.
• Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Northern Kentucky
  Monday, December 19, 2011
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect. Volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.
• Court of Appeals to hear Lawson open records case and cases from Campbell, Fayette and Lincoln counties Dec. 12 in Lexington
  Thursday, December 08, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Glenn E. Acree, Michael Caperton and Laurance B. VanMeter and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear civil cases on appeal.
• Chief Justice Minton to give State of the Judiciary address before Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary on Friday, Dec. 9
  Wednesday, December 07, 2011
  Chief Justice Minton will discuss the Judicial Branch’s recent accomplishments and challenges and provide an overview of the branch’s FY 2012-2014 budget request.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant Floyd County judgeship
  Monday, December 05, 2011
  The commission has submitted the names of three nominees to the governor for his consideration in appointing a judge to fill the Floyd County District Court vacancy.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Dec. 14-15 in Frankfort
  Monday, December 05, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in cases that originated in Bourbon, Fayette, Henderson, Jefferson, Marshall and Pulaski counties.
• Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott to be guest speaker at Bath/Menifee, Montgomery and Rowan Drug Court graduation Dec. 8
  Wednesday, November 30, 2011
  The graduation ceremony is to recognize 12 individuals from Bath, Montgomery and Rowan counties who have completed the Drug Court program. The public is invited to attend the ceremony.
• Judge Paul F. Isaacs elected president of Kentucky Circuit Judges Association
  Monday, November 28, 2011
  Judge Isaacs, who serves Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties, was elected for a two-year term as president by his fellow judges at the Circuit Judges College.
• Nelson County Judge Robert W. Heaton elected president of Kentucky District Judges Association
  Monday, November 28, 2011