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Judge Annie O'Connell
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Judge Annie O'Connell

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Filing Requirements

To ensure cases are getting prompt attention, Judge O'Connell requests parties awaiting a decision file a form AOC-280.

Jefferson:944652f3383c72510f819f2f · Feb 2025|SectionNOTICE

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

After filing a time-sensitive agreed order with the clerk electronically or in person, bring it to the judge's staff's attention as soon as possible.

Time-sensitive agreed orders (e.g., funeral furlough, release to treatment, etc.) filed with the clerk, whether electronically or in-person, should be brought to the attention of the judge's staff as soon as possible.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A party that conflicts with the proposed rescheduled date must appear at the next scheduled motion hour to object and obtain a satisfactory date.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, if one or both parties have a conflict with the Proposed New Court Date, the party or parties with a conflict shall be present at the Court’s next scheduled motion hour to voice their objection to the proposed date and obtain a satisfactory date.

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A party with a conflict with the proposed new court date must attend the next scheduled motion hour to obtain a satisfactory date.

IF ONE OR BOTH PARTIES HAVE A CONFLICT WITH THE PROPOSED NEW COURT DATE, THE PARTY OR PARTIES SHALL BE PRESENT AT THE COURT'S NEXT SCHEDULED MOTION HOUR TO OBTAIN A SATISFACTORY DATE.

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If the parties do not appear at the next motion hour, the Court assumes there is no conflict and finalizes the hearing date.

Finally, IT IS ORDERED THAT, if the parties do not appear at the next motion hour, this Court will assume that there is not a conflict with the Proposed New Court Date. The Court will finalize the hearing date in its calendar; enter appropriate transportation orders; and send a scheduling order to all parties.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Even where an order has been filed electronically, a pleading may not come to the attention of the judge within the necessary time-frame unless her staff is made aware that it has been filed.

Even where an order has been filed electronically, a pleading may not come to the attention of the judge within the necessary time-frame unless her staff is made aware that it has been filed.

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Hearings will not be rescheduled via email.

Circuit 2 will not reschedule any hearings via email.

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 118 rules apply across Jefferson Circuit Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Fees

All 43

  • Garnishment enforcement actions may be instituted by paying the fee specified in JRP 508.

  • Applies to
    Withdrawn sale

    Incurred expenses are not refunded if a sale is withdrawn.

  • Judicial sale fees are assessed under Part IV of the Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice.

Filing Requirements

All 34
  • Applies to
    Objections

    Objections to the Master Commissioner's Report must state particulars and include a memorandum of authorities when appropriate.

  • Applies to
    Bill of discovery

    Bills of Discovery are automatically referred to the Master Commissioner.

  • Applies to
    Bill of discovery

    Failure to meet the stated Bill of Discovery requirements results in remand from the post-judgment discovery docket.

Service

All 16

  • The party requesting a sale must file the amount-to-be-raised statement and serve a copy on all parties and the Master Commissioner.

  • Applies to
    Responses and objections

    Responses and objections to automatically referred motions must be in writing, filed directly with the Court without a hearing notice, and served within seven days after service of the motion.

  • Plaintiff’s counsel may serve attachment and garnishment writs or orders on third-party garnishees by first-class mail, certified mail with return receipt requested, or authorized personal service.

Filing Timing

All 14

  • A successful bidder may move to confirm a sale at least 10 days after the report is filed; otherwise, a confirmation motion may be filed at least 20 days afterward.

  • A response to objections may be filed within five days after the objections are filed.

  • The judgment creditor must call the Master Commissioner’s Office to schedule discovery, then by the close of the second business day file the notice with the Clerk and deliver a file-stamped copy and the required fee to the Master Commissioner.

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About Judge Annie O'Connell

Annie O'Connell is the published judge for Division Two (2) of the Jefferson Circuit Court.

Motion hour: Mondays: Criminal 9:00 am, Civil 9:15 am

  • Circuit 2 will not reschedule any hearings via email. The page links an Amended Standing Order effective June 10, 2025.
  • Judge O'Connell requests parties awaiting a decision file a form AOC-280.
  • Time-sensitive agreed orders filed with the clerk should be brought to the attention of the judge's staff as soon as possible.

Court address: 700 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 Judicial assistant: Ann Judicial assistant email: JeffCirDiv2@kycourts.net Judicial assistant phone: (502) 595-4062 Bench clerk: (502) 595-4947 Staff attorney: Ruth Coleman, ruthcoleman@kycourts.net, (502) 595-3490 Fax: (502) 595-0057 Remote appearance: Zoom meeting ID 732 247 2267; phone 1-646-558-8656. No participant ID required.

Common questions about Judge Annie O'Connell's rules

What must be included with filings before Judge Annie O'Connell?

Parties awaiting a decision are requested to file form AOC-280.

View ruleSource: page 1, section NOTICE

How may parties contact Judge Annie O'Connell's chambers?

Hearings will not be rescheduled via email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section NOTICE

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Annie O'Connell?

A party that conflicts with the proposed rescheduled date must appear at the next scheduled motion hour to object and obtain a satisfactory date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section AMENDED STANDING ORDER REGARDING RE-SCHEDULING

Is electronic filing required before Judge Annie O'Connell?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. After filing a time-sensitive agreed order with the clerk electronically or in person, bring it to the judge's staff's attention as soon as possible.

View ruleSource: page 1, section NOTICE
Complete rules summary for Judge Annie O'Connell

A party with a conflict with the proposed new court date must attend the next scheduled motion hour to obtain a satisfactory date.

Hearings will not be rescheduled via email.

Parties awaiting a decision are requested to file form AOC-280.

After filing a time-sensitive agreed order with the clerk electronically or in person, bring it to the judge's staff's attention as soon as possible.

Even where an order has been filed electronically, a pleading may not come to the attention of the judge within the necessary time-frame unless her staff is made aware that it has been filed.

If the parties do not appear at the next motion hour, the Court assumes there is no conflict and finalizes the hearing date.

A party that conflicts with the proposed rescheduled date must appear at the next scheduled motion hour to object and obtain a satisfactory date.

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