Kentucky Circuit Courts
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Kentucky is home to 57 circuit courts and 95 circuit judges. Each court represents one to four counties.[1] These courts have jurisdiction over capital offenses, felonies, land disputes, contested probates of wills and general civil litigation in disputes involving more than $4,000. They can also hear appeals from district courts and administrative agencies. The family court is a division of the circuit courts.[2]
Family court[edit]
The circuit courts contain a family division, which retains primary jurisdiction in cases dealing with marriage, divorce, adoption, custody and termination of parental rights. Along with the district courts, the family courts also "have jurisdiction over proceedings involving domestic violence and abuse; the Uniform Act on Paternity and the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; dependency, neglect, and abuse; and, juvenile status offenses."[2]
Circuit court judges[edit]
Circuit court judges serve eight-year terms and are selected in nonpartisan elections. In the event of a mid-term vacancy, the governor may appoint a replacement from candidates recommended by the Kentucky Judicial Nominating Commission.[3]
Circuit courts by county[edit]
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