Campbell County Judge Thomas elected president of Kentucky District Judges Association
Chief Regional District Judge Karen A. Thomas, who serves Campbell County, has been elected by her fellow district judges to a second term as president of the Kentucky District Judges Association. Her term as president is two years. “The district judges’ election of Judge Thomas to a second term as president of their association is a testament to their confidence in her knowledge and leadership ability,” Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. said. “I look forward to working with her on issues that are significant to district judges and the judiciary as a whole.”
District judges attend 2009 District Judges Fall College in Western Kentucky
Ninety Kentucky District Court judges representing 103 counties recently participated in the 2009 District Judges Fall College at Lake Barkley State Resort Park in Cadiz. The Administrative Office of the Courts offered the college Oct. 18-21 for District Court judges throughout the state. “District judges are dedicated, hard-working individuals,” said Campbell County District Court Judge Karen A. Thomas, who is president of the Kentucky District Judges Association and the chief regional district judge for the Northern Region. “They participate in the District Judges College to stay on the cutting edge of legal issues that affect the people of Kentucky. The fall college covered a variety of important topics for new and seasoned judges.”
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. " FONT District.< Court Supreme 7th the represents Scott Justice serve. they clients and communities on have attorneys bono pro impact celebrates which Celebration, Bono Pro National first Association’s Bar American of recognition in October Kentucky across held several one was event The speaker. featured Association, president-elect Robinson, Bill?>
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.
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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.