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Judge Sarah E. Clay
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Judge Sarah E. Clay

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Jefferson Circuit Court

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Document Format Requirements8 rules

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Criminal defendants must be present in-person for all criminal matters unless prior permission has been granted by the Court.

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However, evidentiary hearings require in-person attendance and will not be conducted remotely.

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Recording of court proceedings on Zoom is not permitted.

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All participants must appear by video. Attorneys may appear with only audio if video is not possible.

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Zoom use is limited to parties involved in a case on the docket and is not for observers.

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Join the Zoom meeting using your name and case number (e.g., Atty. John Smith 21-CI-1234).

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  • Participants must join using their name and case number
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Keep your microphone muted and your video off until your case is called.

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Parties are encouraged to attend in-person for civil matters but may appear remotely if desired.

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Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing RequirementsImportant

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

Jefferson:6e15104315c8f9786ce4bf1d|SectionCIRCUIT COURT - DIVISION 9

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

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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    Withdrawn sale

    Incurred expenses are not refunded if a sale is withdrawn.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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About Judge Sarah E. Clay

Sarah E. Clay is the published judge for Division Nine (9) of the Jefferson Circuit Court.

Motion hour: Mondays: Criminal 1:30 pm, Civil 1:45 pm

  • Judge Clay requests parties awaiting a decision file a form AOC-280.
  • Criminal defendants must be present in person for all criminal matters unless prior permission has been granted by the Court.
  • Parties are encouraged to attend in person for civil matters but may appear remotely if desired; evidentiary hearings require in-person attendance.
  • All participants must appear by video; attorneys may appear with only audio if video is not possible. Join the Zoom meeting using your name and case number.
  • Keep your microphone muted and your video off until your case is called. Zoom use is limited to parties involved in a case on the docket and is not for observers.
  • Recording of court proceedings on Zoom is not permitted.

Court address: 700 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 Judicial assistant: Leslie Davis Judicial assistant email: LeslieDavis@kycourts.net Judicial assistant phone: (502) 595-4356 Bench clerk: Mary, (502) 595-4153 Staff attorney: Alexis Ecarma, AlexisEcarma@kycourts.net, (502) 595-1197 Fax: (502) 595-1213 Remote appearance: Zoom meeting ID 202 566 4042; phone 1-312-626-6799.

Common questions about Judge Sarah E. Clay's rules

What must be included with filings before Judge Sarah E. Clay?

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

View ruleSource: page 1, section CIRCUIT COURT - DIVISION 9
Complete rules summary for Judge Sarah E. Clay

Participants joining Zoom must use their name and case number.

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

Criminal defendants must attend all criminal matters in person unless the Court grants prior permission otherwise.

Civil parties are encouraged to attend in person but may appear remotely.

Evidentiary hearings require in-person attendance and cannot be conducted remotely.

Participants must keep their microphone muted and video off until their case is called.

Only parties involved in a case on the docket may use Zoom; observers may not use it.

Recording court proceedings on Zoom is prohibited.

Zoom participants must appear by video, except attorneys may use audio only if video is not possible.

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