Governor appoints a Family Court judge and four district judges
Gov. Steve Beshear announced Nov. 19 his appointment of one Family Court judge and four District Court judges to fill vacancies. David Doran Flatt of Olive Hill was appointed to the Family Court judgeship in the 37th Judicial Circuit, Division 2, consisting of Carter, Elliott and Morgan counties. William Warner Roberts of Morehead was appointed to the 21st Judicial District, Division 1, consisting of Bath, Menifee, Montgomery and Rowan counties. Scott Taylor Reese of Ashland was appointed to the 32nd Judicial District, Division 1, consisting of Boyd County. William R. Whitledge of Madisonville was appointed to the 4th Judicial District, Division 2, consisting of Hopkins County. Mason Lee Trenaman Sr. of Louisville was appointed to the 30th Judicial District, Division 13, consisting of Jefferson County. They will serve until candidates are elected for the judgeships in 2010. Appointees may run in the election to try to retain their seats.
Justice Scott hosts pro bono recognition event
Deputy Chief Justice Will T. Scott of the Supreme Court of Kentucky hosted a pro bono recognition dinner for the Boyd County and Greenup/Lewis counties bar associations Oct. 27 in Ashland, where he expressed his appreciation for those who donate legal services to clients who cannot afford them. Florence attorney William T. "Bill" Robinson, president-elect of the American Bar Association, was the featured speaker. The event was one of several held across Kentucky in October in recognition of the American Bar Association’s first National Pro Bono Celebration, which celebrates the impact pro bono attorneys have on communities and the clients they serve. Justice Scott represents the 7th Supreme Court District.
Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Harrison, Kenton and Pendleton counties
Six Kenton County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards and the Harrison/Pendleton County Citizen Foster Care Review Board are seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of local children in foster care. Volunteers are needed to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Volunteers are not required to reside in the county where a board meets. Contact Tylessa Sparks at 859-334-3245 for more information.
Circuit court clerks attend 2009 Circuit Court Clerks Fall College
Circuit court clerks from 97 Kentucky counties participated in the 2009 Circuit Court Clerks Fall College held Nov. 4-6 in Lexington. The Administrative Office of the Courts hosted the college, which offered 11 hours of continuing education credit. “The theme for the college was ‘Data Driven Decisions,’” said Mason County Circuit Court Clerk Kirk Tolle, who is president of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks. “The college focused on how circuit court clerks can improve efficiency and customer service through a better understanding of technology, database management, legislative changes and court processes.”
Special Kentucky Circuit Court Clerk Qualifying Exam
Pursuant to SCR 1.060, a special qualifying exam will be administered on Saturday, Dec. 12, to qualified candidates in the following counties who are interested in appearing on their 2010 primary ballots to fill unexpired terms of the Office of Circuit Clerk: Ballard, Campbell, Clark, Garrard, Harrison, Marshall, McCracken, Montgomery, Owen.
Detailed information, registration form, and study materials.
Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine and Madison counties
Volunteers are needed for the Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine and Madison counties to make a difference in the lives of local foster children. Volunteers review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Volunteers must complete a six-hour initial training session and consent to a criminal record and central registry check. For more information, contact Millie L. Gibson at 859-246-2868 or 800-928-2350.