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Justice Michelle M. Keller formally sworn in as a Supreme Court justice
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Justice Michelle M. Keller was formally sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky by Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr.

Drug Court programs statewide requesting supplies for U.S. troops in Afghanistan during National Drug Court Month
Monday, May 13, 2013

Drug Court programs are collecting supplies for active-duty soldiers throughout May. Drug Court programs are asking the public to give items the troops need and requesting that agencies and businesses serve as donation sites.

Justice Michelle M. Keller to be formally sworn in as a Supreme Court justice May 14 at the Capitol
Friday, May 10, 2013

Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. will swear in Justice Keller at an investiture ceremony. The event is open to the public.

Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments May 15 in Frankfort
Friday, May 10, 2013

The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears cases that originated in Jessamine, Madison and Pike counties.

Carter County Drug Court program to celebrate National Drug Court Month with graduation May 14 in Grayson
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

The Carter County Drug Court program will celebrate National Drug Court Month with a graduation ceremony for four participants who have successfully completed the program. The event is open to the public.

Greenup/Lewis Drug Court to celebrate National Drug Court Month with graduation ceremony May 10, 2013
Friday, May 03, 2013

The Greenup/Lewis Drug Court will celebrate National Drug Court Month by holding a graduation ceremony for 11 participants.

Justices, judges representing all 120 Kentucky counties participate in joint judicial education program April 23-24 in Lexington
Thursday, May 02, 2013

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- At the invitation of the chief justice, Kentucky judges recently came together for a joint two-day college to focus on a variety of topics of interest to trial court and appellate judges.

Supreme Court of Kentucky, Speaker Greg Stumbo gather in the Chamber of the House of Representatives to celebrate Law Day
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

National Law Day Theme: "Realizing the Dream: Equality for All"

Judge David A. Tapp selected to head Circuit Judges Education Committee
Thursday, April 11, 2013

‘I believe Judge Tapp will be outstanding,’ chief justice says

Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments April 17-18 in Frankfort
Thursday, April 04, 2013

The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears cases that originated in Boone, Crittenden, Franklin, Knott and Pulaski counties.

Judicial Branch ready to overhaul obsolete case management system with passage of House Bill 238
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

New technology will set Kentucky state courts on path to eFiling

Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant Supreme Court seat
Thursday, March 21, 2013

The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant seat.

Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Bath, Boyd, Bracken, Campbell, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Kenton, Lawrence, Lewis, Mason, Montgomery, Morgan and Powell counties
Friday, March 01, 2013

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 Anderson, Bullitt, Franklin, Hardin, Henry, Jefferson, Nelson, Oldham, Owen, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble and Woodford counties
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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.

Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments March 13-14 in Frankfort
Friday, February 22, 2013

The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears cases that originated in Fayette, Franklin, Jefferson, LaRue and Scott counties.

Court of Appeals to hear cases from Warren and Webster counties Feb. 8 in Madisonville
Thursday, February 07, 2013

The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Denise G. Clayton, Joy A. Moore and Christopher Shea Nickell hear oral arguments.

Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Feb. 13-15 in Frankfort
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears arguments in cases that originated in Bullitt, Daviess, Fayette, Jefferson, Mercer, Pulaski and Warren counties.

Chief Justice Minton presents State of the Judiciary address before Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Chief Justice Minton to give State of the Judiciary address before Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The meeting is open to the public and media.

Justice Wil Schroder announces retirement from Supreme Court of Kentucky
Friday, January 18, 2013

Court of Appeals to hear cases from Ballard, Christian and McCracken counties Jan. 30 at Kentucky Wesleyan College
Thursday, January 17, 2013

The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Chief Judge Glenn E. Acree and Court of Appeals Judges Jeff S. Taylor and Laurance B. VanMeter hear arguments in civil cases from Christian and McCracken counties and a criminal case appeal from Ballard County.

Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Bracken, Fleming and Mason counties
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship.

Court of Appeals to hear cases from Breckinridge, Campbell, Fayette, Jefferson, Nelson and Pendleton counties Jan. 15-16 in Louisville
Thursday, January 10, 2013

The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Denise G. Clayton, Sara Walter Combs, Irv Maze, Joy A. Moore, Christopher Shea Nickell, Janet L. Stumbo and Kelly Thompson hear oral arguments.

Court of Appeals to hear challenge from demoted Greenup County school administrator Jan. 10 in Bardwell
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Donna L. Dixon, Irv Maze and Christopher Shea Nickell hear oral arguments.

Newly elected circuit court clerks participate in orientation program Dec. 11-13 in Lexington
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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