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Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Patricia 'Tish' Morris

Judge • Jefferson Circuit Court

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Jefferson Circuit Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 118 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Fees

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  • 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    Withdrawn sale

    Incurred expenses are not refunded if a sale is withdrawn.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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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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