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• Smoothstone partners with circuit clerk to provide wireless Internet access in Jefferson County Judicial Center
  Friday, November 16, 2007
  High-speed wireless Internet is now available in key areas within the Jefferson County Judicial center.
• Kentucky Court of Justice warning citizens about potential jury-duty scam for identity theft
  Friday, November 16, 2007
  The Kentucky Court of Justice is asking citizens to be on alert about a jury-duty scam intended to result in identity theft of its targets.
• Grant County to break ground for new judicial center Nov. 8
  Friday, November 02, 2007
  State and local officials and the public are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Grant County Judicial Center in Williamstown.
• U.S. Chief Justice Roberts appoints Kentucky Chief Justice Lambert to national Committee on Federal-State Jurisdiction
  Thursday, November 01, 2007
  U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has appointed Kentucky Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert to serve on the Committee on Federal-State Jurisdiction of the Judicial Conference of the United States.
• Kentucky Supreme Court LIVE allows public access to Supreme Court of Kentucky Oral Arguments
  Tuesday, October 23, 2007
  Oral arguments presented to the Supreme Court will be available Oct. 24-26 via an online website called Supreme Court LIVE.
• Court information now available to victims through VINE Court Service
  Friday, October 12, 2007
  Crime victims in 17 Kentucky counties can now access additional information about their offenders through a new program called VINE Court Service.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to Jefferson County vacancy on Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Monday, October 08, 2007
  The three nominees for the Jefferson County vacancy on the Kentucky Court of Appeals are Denise G. Clayton, chief circuit judge for Jefferson County; Jefferson County Family Court Judge Patricia Walker FitzGerald; and Jefferson County District Court Judge Janice R. Martin.
• Public invited to memorial service for the late Supreme Court Justice William E. McAnulty Jr. Sept. 11
  Friday, September 07, 2007
  The public is invited to pay tribute to the late Supreme Court Justice William E. McAnulty Jr. in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort on Sept. 11 at 11 a.m.
• Grayson County to break ground on new judicial center Aug. 31
  Thursday, August 30, 2007
  The public is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Grayson County Judicial Center in Leitchfield at 1 p.m. CDT on Friday, Aug. 31.
• Trina B. Huston to be sworn in as interim Bourbon County circuit court clerk Aug. 17 at 4 p.m.
  Friday, August 17, 2007
  Circuit Judge Robert Johnson will conduct the swearing-in proceedings today for Trina B. Huston as interim Bourbon County circuit court clerk.
• The Administrative Office of the Courts announces vacancy in Bourbon County Office of Circuit Court Clerk
  Friday, August 03, 2007
  The Administrative Office of the Courts announced today that a vacancy exists in the office of the Bourbon County circuit court clerk. The remainder of the unexpired term for this office will be filled in the next regular election on Nov. 6, 2007.
• Seven Judicial vacancies to be filled by voters in November election, not by gubernatorial appointment
  Tuesday, July 31, 2007
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert announced today that seven judicial vacancies will be filled by election in November instead of by gubernatorial appointment.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center project being planned for Shelby County
  Monday, July 23, 2007
  Court Facilities Standards Committee will review the judicial center project being planned for Shelby County. The meeting is open to the public and will be held Friday, July 27, 2007, 1 p.m. EDT, at the Administrative Office of the Courts located at 100 Millcreek Park in Frankfort.
• 2007 Circuit Court Clerks Summer Conference focused on domestic violence
  Wednesday, July 11, 2007
  Nearly 100 circuit court clerks from Kentucky's 120 counties participated in the 2007 Circuit Court Clerks Summer Conference, which was hosted by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Lexington June 20-22.
• Taylor County to break ground for $14.8 million judicial center July 23
  Tuesday, July 10, 2007
  Taylor County will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Taylor County Judicial Center on Monday, July 23, at 2:30 p.m. EDT. The event will take place on the construction site located at 100 Main Street in downtown Campbellsville.
• Laurie K. Dudgeon named deputy director of the Administrative Office of the Courts
  Friday, July 06, 2007
  Laurie K. Dudgeon has been named deputy director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, appointment effective July 23.
• Volunteers needed in Allen County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Allen County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Barren County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Barren County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Edmonson County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Edmonson County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Grayson County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Grayson County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Logan County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Logan County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Metcalfe County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Metcalfe County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Administrative Office of the Courts announces appointment of Nawal Hadi
  Friday, May 25, 2007
  Nawal Hadi has been appointed assistant general manager of the Department of Court Services, Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Kentucky Court of Justice presents 2007 Law Day awards to 17 recipients
  Thursday, May 24, 2007
  A 2007 Law Related Education Award of Achievement was presented to 17 recipients at the annual Law Day ceremony May 1 at the state Capitol in Frankfort.
• Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sara Combs receives honorary degree from Union College, delivers University of Louisville School of Law commencement address
  Wednesday, May 16, 2007
  Union College presented Kentucky Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sara Walter Combs with an honorary doctor of laws degree May 5 in Barbourville. Judge Combs addressed the 2007 graduating class of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law on May 12.
• Boyd County to break ground for $19.15 million judicial center May 21
  Wednesday, May 16, 2007
  Boyd County will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Boyd County Judicial Center on Monday, May 21, at 2 p.m. EDT. State and local officials and the public are invited to attend.
• Volunteers needed in Fayette County to assist children placed in foster care
  Tuesday, May 15, 2007
  Fayette County Citizen Foster Care Review Board is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott presents keynote address for 2007 Law Day ceremony
  Monday, May 07, 2007
  Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Will T. Scott presented the keynote address for the annual celebration of the legal profession during the 2007 Law Day ceremony at the Capitol.
• Administrative Office of the Courts announces two promotions
  Friday, May 04, 2007
  The Administrative Office of the Courts has announced the promotions of Rachel Bingham and Angela Morford.
• Volunteers needed in Meade County to assist children placed in foster care
  Monday, April 30, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Meade County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Chief Justice Lambert to announce initiative by courts and child welfare officials to improve service given to Kentucky's children
  Monday, April 23, 2007
  Adoption Blue Ribbon Panel meeting is open to media and the public, Tuesday, April 24, Chief Justice Lambert's Announcement: 2 p.m., Full Meeting: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Capitol Annex, Room 154
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacancy on Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Tuesday, April 17, 2007
  The Judicial Nominating Commission met April 16 at the Capitol to choose nominees to fill a vacant position on the Kentucky Court of Appeals for the 3rd Appellate District, Division 1.
• Chief Justice Lambert appoints Jason Nemes director of the Administrative Office of the Courts
  Thursday, April 12, 2007
  Jason M. Nemes has been appointed director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, the agency that provides administrative support to the Kentucky court system.
• Jury duty in Kentucky: Jurors chosen from 3 state lists to ensure wide representation on juries
  Thursday, March 29, 2007
  Answers to questions commonly asked about jury duty.
• Public invited to Hart County groundbreaking March 20 for new judicial center
  Monday, March 12, 2007
  Hart County will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Hart County Judicial Center on Tuesday, March 20, at 2 p.m. CDT on the construction site located at 117 E. South St.
• Meece Middle School designated as pilot site for new Truancy Diversion Program created by the Kentucky Court of Justice
  Monday, March 12, 2007
  Meece Middle School in Somerset has been designated as a pilot site for the Truancy Diversion Pilot Program created by the Kentucky Court of Justice for students at risk of being charged with a truancy offense.
• Volunteers needed in Bracken, Fleming and Robertson counties to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, March 09, 2007
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards (CFCRB) in Bracken, Fleming and Robertson counties are seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in four Northern Kentucky counties to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, March 09, 2007
  Volunteers are needed in Boone, Campbell, Gallatin and Kenton counties to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Henry and Trimble counties to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, March 09, 2007
  Henry/Trimble County Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Calloway County Office of Circuit Court Clerk accepts credit cards
  Thursday, March 08, 2007
  Calloway County court costs and fines can now be paid by credit card.
• District Judge George Davis has been appointed vice chief regional judge
  Thursday, February 22, 2007
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert has appointed Boyd County District Judge George W. Davis III to serve as vice chief regional judge for the Mountain Region.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees for new Circuit Court judgeship in Boone and Gallatin counties
  Wednesday, February 21, 2007
  The Judicial Nominating Commission today announced the three nominees to fill a new circuit judgeship for the 54th Judicial Circuit, consisting of Boone and Gallatin counties.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for new Family Court judgeship in Hopkins County
  Monday, February 19, 2007
  The Judicial Nominating Commission today announced the three nominees to fill a new circuit judgeship for the 4th Judicial Circuit, Division 2, consisting of Hopkins County.
• Kentucky’s circuit judges attend 2007 Circuit Judges College
  Tuesday, February 06, 2007
  Circuit Court, Family Court and senior status judges from throughout Kentucky took part in the 2007 Circuit Judges College offered by the Administrative Office of the Courts for Kentucky’s circuit judges.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees for new District Court judgeship in Warren County
  Friday, February 02, 2007
  The Judicial Nominating Commission announced Thursday, Feb. 1, the three nominees to fill a new district judgeship for the 8th Judicial District, Division 3, consisting of Warren County.
• Calloway County Office of Circuit Court Clerk to expand its business hours beginning Feb. 5
  Wednesday, January 31, 2007
  Calloway County Office of Circuit Court Clerk announces new and expanded hours, effective Monday, Feb. 5.
• Judge Laurance VanMeter named chief judge pro tem for the Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Wednesday, January 31, 2007
  The Kentucky Court of Appeals has named Judge Laurance B. VanMeter to serve as chief judge pro tem for the court, effective Jan. 9, 2007.
• Seat on Kentucky Court of Appeals now vacant for 3rd Appellate District, Division 1
  Friday, January 19, 2007
  Filing deadline with the Secretary of State is Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at 4 p.m. to fill vacancy on the Court of Appeals for the 3rd Appellate District, Division 1.
• Newly Elected Officials Orientation Conference held in Lexington
  Thursday, January 11, 2007
  Ninety new judges and circuit court clerks participated in the Newly Elected Officials Orientation Conference at the Embassy Suites in Lexington Dec. 11-15.
• Investiture Ceremony for Justice Bill Cunningham
  Thursday, January 11, 2007
  Justice Bill Cunningham of the 1st Supreme Court District will be invested formally in ceremonies conducted in the Supreme Court courtroom at the Capitol building in Frankfort, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, 2 p.m. EST.
• Campbell County Office of Circuit Court Clerk now accepting credit cards
  Friday, January 05, 2007
  Campbell County court costs and fines can be paid by credit card, effective Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007.
• Jason Nemes named acting director of Administrative Office of the Courts
  Friday, December 22, 2006
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert has named Jason Nemes as acting director of the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Justice Mary C. Noble to be Invested as Member of the Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Wednesday, December 06, 2006
  Investiture of Justice Mary C. Noble will be held Monday, Dec. 11, 2006 in the Supreme Court Courtroom at the Capitol building in Frankfort.
• Volunteers get training at 2006 Citizen Foster Care Review Board Conference on how to help Kentucky’s foster children
  Tuesday, December 05, 2006
  Over 200 volunteers from across the state recently took part in the 2006 Citizen Foster Care Review Board Conference in Louisville.
• Two Campbell County schools designated as pilot sites for new Truancy Diversion Program
  Monday, December 04, 2006
  Campbell County Middle School and Bellevue High School have been designated as pilot sites for the new Truancy Diversion Pilot Program.
• Shelby County students to become certified members of Teen Court
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  Twenty-two local students who have completed Teen Court training will be sworn in as officers of the Shelby County Court.
• Scott County students become certified members of Teen Court at swearing-in ceremony
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  Fifty-six local students who had completed Teen Court training were sworn in as officers of Scott County District Court.
• Fall Conference for Circuit Court Clerks
  Tuesday, November 28, 2006
  More than 80 circuit court clerks attended the 2006 Circuit Court Clerks Fall Conference held in Louisville.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects
  Monday, November 27, 2006
  The Court Facilities Standards Committee will be discussing new judicial center projects for Green, Jackson, Laurel and Pendleton counties on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• Two Casey County schools designated as pilot sites for new Truancy Diversion Program
  Thursday, November 16, 2006
  Casey County High School and Casey County Middle School have been designated as pilot sites for the Truancy Diversion Pilot Program created by Kentucky Court of Justice.
• New Drug Court in Rowan County becomes operational
  Tuesday, October 31, 2006
  Individuals facing drug-related charges in Rowan County will now have access to a court designed specifically to address this issue.
• Nominees named to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Western Kentucky
  Wednesday, October 18, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission met today at the Ballard County Courthouse in Wickliffe to chose nominees to replace Circuit Judge William L. Shadoan, who retired effective June 30, 2006.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Jefferson County
  Monday, October 16, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission selected three nominees to replace Circuit Judge Thomas Wine, who was appointed to the Kentucky Court of Appeals in August 2006. The vacant circuit judgeship serves the 30th Judicial Circuit, Division 8, consisting of Jefferson County.
• Clark County students to be sworn in to Teen Court Tuesday, Oct. 24
  Monday, October 16, 2006
  Clark County students will be sworn in as officers of the Clark County Court by District Judge Brandy O. Brown on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Clark County Courthouse in Winchester. The event is open to the public.
• Two new members appointed to the Kentucky Bar Association Board of Governors
  Thursday, October 12, 2006
  The Supreme Court of Kentucky has appointed Rev. Mark Harrell and Rev. Reggie Dickerson as members of the Kentucky Bar Association Board of Governors.
• Breathitt County to be a pilot site for Truancy Diversion Program
  Thursday, October 12, 2006
  Sebastian Middle School in Jackson has been designated as a pilot site for the new Truancy Diversion Pilot Program.
• Administrative Office of the Courts names new state law librarian, assistant law librarian
  Thursday, September 28, 2006
• Chief Justice Lambert appoints judges and circuit court clerks to Court Technology Committee
  Thursday, September 21, 2006
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert has reappointed five judges and two circuit clerks to the Court Technology Committee of the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Deputy Chief Justice Scott to chair Supreme Court Criminal Rules Committee
  Wednesday, September 20, 2006
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert has named Deputy Chief Justice Will T. Scott as chair of the Supreme Court Criminal Rules Committee.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects planned for Adair, Grant and Livingston counties
  Thursday, August 24, 2006
  The Court Facilities Standards Committee meets Sept. 7 to discuss new judicial center projects for Adair, Grant, Grayson and Livingston counties funded by the 2006 General Assembly.
• Volunteers needed in Jessamine County to assist children placed in foster care
  Thursday, August 24, 2006
  The Jessamine County Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Mercer County to assist children placed in foster care
  Thursday, August 24, 2006
  The Mercer County Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB)is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• More than 200 professionals attend workshops on preventing truancy in Kentucky schools
  Thursday, August 24, 2006
  Local educators, judges and community partners attended professional development workshops on truancy prevention, sponsored by the Department of Ju­venile Services of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in collaboration with the National Truancy Prevention Association (NTPA).
• Volunteers needed in Berea to assist children placed in foster care
  Wednesday, August 23, 2006
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Berea is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Estill County to assist children placed in foster care
  Wednesday, August 23, 2006
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Estill County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• William E. McAnulty Jr. sworn in as justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Tuesday, August 15, 2006
  Justice McAnulty will represent the 4th Supreme Court District, which consists of Jefferson County.
• John D. Minton Jr. sworn in as justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Tuesday, August 15, 2006
  Justice Minton will represent the 2nd Supreme Court District, which consists of Barren, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Daviess, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Henderson, LaRue, Meade, Ohio, Union and Warren counties.
• Court of Justice offering truancy prevention workshops to Kentucky communities
  Monday, August 14, 2006
  In an effort to stem the negative effects of truancy, the Department of Juvenile Services of the Administrative Office of the Courts, in collaboration with the National Truancy Prevention Association (NTPA), is offering free professional development workshops on this important issue.
• Fayette County Drug Court to celebrate 10th anniversary Aug. 16
  Monday, August 14, 2006
  Fayette County Drug Court will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Aug. 16, 2006. The Fayette Drug Court began as a pilot project on Aug. 16, 1996.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Kenton County
  Friday, August 11, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert, named three nominees to replace Kenton County Circuit Judge Douglas M. Stephens, who retired effective June 30, 2006.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill 3 vacancies on Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Thursday, July 27, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert, met at the Capitol to choose nominees to replace three vacant positions on the Kentucky Court of Appeals.
• Judges Myers and Whitesell to serve as special judges for 1st Judicial Circuit
  Wednesday, July 26, 2006
  District judges Myers and Whitesell have agreed to cover the docket for the 1st Judicial Circuit until a new judge is appointed or elected to fill the seat of retired Circuit Judge William Shadoan.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacancy on Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Wednesday, July 19, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission nominated attorneys J. Christopher Hopgood and Elizabeth E. Vaughn and Court of Appeals Judge John D. Minton Jr. to fill this vacancy.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant District Court Judgeship in Harlan
  Monday, July 17, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission released the names of three attorneys named as nominees to replace Harlan County District Judge Phillip A. Hamm, who retired effective June 30, 2006.
• Justice Will T. Scott to be sworn in as Deputy Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Friday, July 14, 2006
• Judges attend conference that kicks off statewide initiative on child protection
  Thursday, July 13, 2006
  More than 125 judges from across Kentucky attended a conference on child protection that was initiated by Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert.
• Statement by Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Donald C. Wintersheimer
  Thursday, June 22, 2006
  In response to questions regarding his plans, Justice Wintersheimer has announced that he intends to serve out his term on the Supreme Court.
• Kentucky Supreme Court Justice William S. Cooper to retire June 30
  Wednesday, June 21, 2006
  After having served the Supreme Court of Kentucky since 1996, Justice William S. Cooper announced today that he will retire effective June 30, 2006.
• Johnson County to dedicate new judicial center June 20
  Wednesday, June 14, 2006
  State and local officials and the public are invited to attend the dedication ceremony.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill 2 vacant Circuit Court judgeships in Franklin County
  Friday, June 09, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has nominated three individuals to fill the two Circuit Court vacancies in Franklin County: Attorney James E. Boyd, attorney Wendy A. Craig and Franklin County District Judge Thomas D. Wingate.
• Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Martin E. Johnstone to retire June 30
  Tuesday, May 30, 2006
  Justice Johnstone, the only Kentucky judge to serve at every level of the state court system, has announced that he will retire June 30, 2006.
• Perry County Drug Court to hold 1st graduation May 25
  Monday, May 22, 2006
  Four participants will graduate from the first Drug Court graduation to take place in Perry County.
• Greenup/Lewis County Drug Court to hold 4th graduation May 26
  Wednesday, May 17, 2006
  Twenty-three participants will graduate from court-supervised treatment program.
• Chief Justice Lambert announces continued funding for law school scholarships
  Monday, May 01, 2006
  Chief Justice Lambert announces continued funding for law school scholarships. The Kentucky Legal Education Opportunity (KLEO) Program will continue to support economically disadvantaged law students.
• Judicial Branch budget authorizes 9 new judgeships
  Wednesday, April 26, 2006
  Judicial Branch budget authorizes nine new judgeships. Budget passed by 2006 General Assembly also provides funding for eight judgeships approved by 2005 General Assembly.
• State budget includes authorization for 18 new judicial center projects
  Wednesday, April 26, 2006
  Budget passed by 2006 General Assembly authorizes 18 new judicial center projects and also provides funding for 18 judicial center projects approved by 2005 General Assembly.
• Chief Justice Lambert elected to 3rd term as Chief Justice of Kentucky
  Tuesday, April 11, 2006
  The justices of the Supreme Court of Kentucky voted yesterday to elect Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert to a third four-year term as Chief Justice, which will begin Oct. 2, 2006.
• Highlands High School is state champ in We the People competition for 2nd year in a row
  Tuesday, March 14, 2006
  For the second straight year, Highlands High School in Ft. Thomas has won the state championship for the We the People … The Citizen and the Constitution civic education competition.
• Pendleton County to be a pilot site for new Truancy Diversion Program
  Friday, February 24, 2006
  Phillip A. Sharp Middle School in Falmouth has been designated as a pilot site for a new Truancy Diversion Pilot Program, which will eventually be available statewide.
• Letcher County to be a pilot site for new Truancy Diversion Program
  Friday, February 24, 2006
  Beckham Bates Elementary School in Whitesburg has been designated as a pilot site for the new Truancy Diversion Pilot Program, which will eventually be available statewide.
• Carter County to be a pilot site for new Truancy Diversion Program
  Friday, February 24, 2006
  East Carter Middle School in Grayson has been designated as a pilot site for a new Truancy Diversion Pilot Program, which will eventually be available statewide.
• State Judicial Ethics Committee elects new chair, fills 2 vacancies on committee
  Tuesday, February 07, 2006
  Attorney Arnold Taylor of Covington has been elected chair of the Judicial Ethics Committee, and Jefferson County Circuit Judge Ann O’Malley Shake and Pikeville attorney Donald H. Combs are the committee's two new members.
• Judicial Branch, legislators request funding for a Family Court judge to serve Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties
  Tuesday, January 31, 2006
  A request to fund a Family Court judge for Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties has been included in the Judicial Branch's budget recommendation to the 2006 Kentucky General Assembly.
• Volunteers needed in Jefferson County to assist children placed in foster care
  Wednesday, November 09, 2005
  Seven of the Jefferson County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards (2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) are seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of local foster children.
• Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert participates in national summit on child protection
  Wednesday, November 02, 2005
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert took part in the recent National Leadership Summit on the Protection of Children
• Kentucky’s district judges attend annual judicial college
  Wednesday, October 26, 2005
  Nearly 120 district judges from throughout Kentucky took part in the 2005 District Judges College offered by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Volunteers needed in Anderson County to assist children placed in foster care
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  The Anderson County Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of local foster children.
• Administrative Office of the Courts announces three promotions
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  The AOC has promoted Jacqueline K. Heyman, John B. Dobson and J. Scott Brown.
• Kenton County to designate Division 2 as judgeship for Family Court
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  In a follow-up to last week's announcement that Family Court would be implemented in Kenton County by January 2007, Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert announced today that Division 2 of the 16th Judicial Circuit would be designated a Family Court judgeship.
• Susan Tierney elected president of Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk Susan Tierney has been elected by her fellow clerks to serve as president of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks (KACCC). Her term runs through June 30, 2006.
• Deadline to Pre-Register for Kentucky Circuit Court Clerk Exam is Nov. 1
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  The qualifying exam for the 2006 elections for the office of circuit court clerk will be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC ) on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero St., Frankfort.
• Chief Justice Lambert announces additional Family Court judge for Fayette County
  Wednesday, October 19, 2005
  To accommodate a heavy family law caseload, one civil/criminal division will become a family law division in January 2007.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals names Sam Givens as clerk of the court
  Friday, October 14, 2005
  Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sara Combs appointed Sam Givens to fill the vacancy created by George Geoghegan III, who retired Aug. 31. The full court voted Sept. 13 to name Givens as the fourth clerk of the Court of Appeals.
• Chief Justice Lambert announces Family Court is coming to Kenton County by January 2007
  Wednesday, October 12, 2005
  Kenton County citizens will gain access to the services of Family Court by January 2007. Kenton is currently the largest county in Kentucky without the benefits of Family Court.
• Chief Justice Lambert names District Judge Mary Jane Phelps to statewide Court Facilities Standards Committee
  Tuesday, October 04, 2005
  Vice Chief Regional District Judge Mary Jane Phelps, who serves Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties, has been named to a board that reviews design plans, cost estimates and financing proposals for new court facilities throughout Kentucky.
• Chief Justice Lambert names Circuit Judge Charles Hickman to statewide Court Facilities Standards Committee
  Wednesday, September 21, 2005
  Circuit Judge Charles Hickman, who serves Anderson, Shelby and Spencer counties, has been named to a board that reviews design plans, cost estimates and financing proposals for new court facilities throughout Kentucky.
• Breathitt County to dedicate new judicial center Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. ET
  Tuesday, September 20, 2005
  State and local officials and the public are invited to attend the official opening in Jackson, Ky.
• Chief Justice Lambert announces members of first Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee in Kentucky
  Wednesday, July 27, 2005
  Independent committee will encourage fairness among judicial candidates during 2006 campaigns
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship for Lincoln, Pulaski and Rockcastle counties
  Thursday, June 30, 2005
  The individuals nominated are Attorney William David "Bill" Gregory, Attorney Paul Francis Henderson III and District Judge David Austin Tapp.
• Chief Justice Lambert names Jason M. Nemes as chief of staff and counsel
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
• Kentucky to celebrate Adoption Days statewide, June 1-8, 2005
  Tuesday, May 31, 2005
  During the first week in June, Kentucky Family Court is collaborating with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to celebrate the positive power of adoption. Family Court sites across the state will recognize Adoption Day, and encourage their local communities to celebrate adoption and its rewards for families and children.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees to fill Supreme Court vacancy created by retirement of Justice Keller
  Tuesday, May 17, 2005
  Three individuals were nominated to fill the vacancy created by Justice James E. Keller's retirement on May 31: Roger Crittenden, Mary Noble and John Roach.
• Clay County to dedicate new justice center May 19
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  The public is invited to celebrate the official opening of the new Clay County Justice Center on Thursday, May 19, at 11 a.m. EDT. The justice center is located at 316 Main St. in Manchester.
• Kentucky Drug Court celebrating 2005 National Drug Court Month in May
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Kentucky Drug Court serves 59 counties and 1,100 individuals. To recognize the success being experienced by Drug Court in the Commonwealth, Gov. Ernie Fletcher has signed a proclamation declaring May as National Drug Court Month in Kentucky.
• 93 Kentucky district judges attend conference on traffic law enforcement
  Tuesday, April 26, 2005
  Court of Justice offers continuing legal education on cases involving impaired driving
• Kentucky court system leading national efforts to enhance civic education
  Thursday, March 31, 2005
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert joins executive and legislative branch officials to support initiatives on civic involvement.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Campbell County
  Wednesday, March 16, 2005
  Three individuals were nominated to fill this vacancy: Attorney Steven Joseph Franzen, District Judge Gregory Popovich and Attorney Frederick Adolphus Stine V.
• State budget includes new judicial center construction for 18 Kentucky counties
  Thursday, March 10, 2005
  Budget passed by 2005 General Assembly provides for 18 judicial center projects statewide.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant District Court judgeship in Warren County
  Monday, March 07, 2005
  Three attorneys were named as nominees to fill this vacancy: Joy D. Denton, Catherine Rice Gaither Holderfield and Stephen Chase Todd.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant District Court judgeship in Pulaski and Rockcastle counties
  Tuesday, February 15, 2005
  Three Somerset attorneys were named as nominees to fill this vacancy: Michael Louis Duncan, Paul Francis Henderson III and Jeffrey Scott Lawless.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties
  Monday, February 07, 2005
  Three attorneys were named as nominees to fill this vacancy: Robert G. Johnson, David Lewis Knox and Leroy Wesley "Lee" Rowland.
• Judicial Nominating Commission meets in Union County Jan. 21
  Monday, January 24, 2005
  Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant District Court judgeship for Crittenden, Union and Webster counties
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nomineesto fill vacant Family Court judgeship in Jefferson County
  Friday, January 14, 2005
  The three attorneys named as nominees to fill this judicial vacancy are Paula Sherlock, Olu Stevens and Bill Tingley.
• Chief Justice Lambert to preside at formal investiture for new Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott
  Friday, January 07, 2005
  Ceremony will take place at State Capitol on Monday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m.
• Cumberland County to dedicate new justice center Dec. 17
  Tuesday, December 14, 2004
  The public is invited to the official opening of the new Cumberland County Justice Center on Friday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. CST. The justice center is located at 112 Courthouse Square in Burkesville. Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert and Senate President David L. Williams, who represents Burkesville, will be speaking at the dedication.
• Kentucky’s circuit court clerks attend fall conference
  Tuesday, November 16, 2004
  Circuit court clerks in Kentucky focused on enhancing their management and leadership skills at the 2004 Circuit Clerks' Fall Conference offered by the Administrative Office of the Courts in Lexington in October.
• Kentucky’s district judges attend annual judicial college
  Monday, November 15, 2004
  District judges from throughout Kentucky gathered in Covington in October to attend the 2004 District Judges’ Judicial College offered by the Kentucky Court of Justice.
• Supreme Court approves new rule to encourage timely review and disposition of criminal cases
  Tuesday, November 09, 2004
  The Supreme Court of Kentucky has adopted a new rule to promote the prompt review and disposition of criminal cases. The rule will take effect Jan. 1, 2005, and is designed to help move criminal cases through Kentucky courts in a timely manner.
• Chief Justice Lambert expands Senior Status Judges Program to Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Monday, October 18, 2004
  The Kentucky Court of Appeals is gaining additional assistance to support faster, more efficient decision-making. The assistance will come from three retired Court of Appeals judges who will sit with the regular judges of the court to form a fifth judicial panel.
• Kentucky judges attend annual circuit judges’ college
  Wednesday, October 06, 2004
  The 2004 Circuit Judges’ Judicial College offered by the Kentucky Court of Justice attracted 120 circuit judges from across the state.
• Chief Justice Lambert fills two key positions for Kentucky Court of Justice
  Tuesday, August 31, 2004
  Melinda Wheeler is new director of Administrative Office of the Courts and Penny Warren is new manager of Department of Family Court.
• Carter County to dedicate new justice center Sept. 1
  Friday, August 27, 2004
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening at 11 a.m. EDT
• Dedication for new Simpson County Justice Center is Aug. 27
  Monday, August 16, 2004
  Chief Justice of Kentucky Joseph E. Lambert will speak at the dedication of the new Simpson County Justice Center on Aug. 27 in Franklin. The public is invited to the ceremony.
• Muhlenberg County to dedicate new judicial building Aug. 23
  Monday, August 16, 2004
  The public is invited to the official opening of the new Muhlenberg County Judicial Building Aug. 23 in Greenville. Deputy Chief Justice of Kentucky Martin E. Johnstone will be the keynote speaker.
• Judge Laurance VanMeter elected to state Judicial Ethics Committee
  Wednesday, July 28, 2004
  Court of Appeals judge newest member of committee that provides ethical guidance to Kentucky judges
• Gary J. Haddock elected president of Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks
  Wednesday, July 28, 2004
  New KACCC president to serve for 2004-2005
• Chief Justice Lambert recognizes Kentucky teachers with award for promoting civic education
  Wednesday, July 28, 2004
  The We the People … The Citizen and the Constitution Award is presented annually to those who promote the principles of our democracy.
• Perry, Letcher county teachers receive award for promoting prevention of school violence
  Wednesday, July 28, 2004
  The We the People … Project Citizen Award recognizes the best portfolios on display at the "We the People … Project Citizen Showcase."
• Knott County to dedicate new judicial center Aug. 4
  Wednesday, July 28, 2004
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of Knott County Judicial Center