CIRCUIT COURTS GENERALLY (Superseded)

KRS tit. IV, ch. 23

in effect

KRS 23.010 Repealed, 1978

23.010. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Court of record -- Original civil jurisdiction -- Judge conservator of the peace. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 966.

KRS 23.020 Repealed, 1978

23.020. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Franklin Circuit Court -- Venue in revenue and fiscal cases. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 340a-2, 976, 4171, 4182, 4233.

KRS 23.030 Repealed, 1978

23.030. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Appellate civil jurisdiction. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 978.

KRS 23.032 Repealed, 1978

23.032. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Appeal from fine or imprisonment -- Appeals by city. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 72, sec. 2. -- Created 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 234, sec. 2.

KRS 23.035 Repealed, 1978

23.035. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Reversal, vacation or modification of judgments. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 16. -- Transferred 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 1, effective July 1, 1953, from C.C. sec. 513.

KRS 23.040 Repealed, 1977

23.040. Repealed, 1977 Catchline at repeal: Circuit court districts. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective March 19, 1977. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 45, secs. 1, 2, 3, and 4; and ch. 62, sec. 17. - - Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 17, secs. 1(1), (2), and 2(1), (2). -- Amended 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 177, secs. 1, 2, 6, and 7. -- Amended 1970 Ky. Acts chs. 71 and 167. -- Amended 1968 Ky. Acts ch. 152, sec. 7. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 270, secs. 1, 2, and 3. -- Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 39, sec. 4; and ch. 170, sec. 1. -- Amended 1956 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 1. -- Amended 1956 Ky. Acts ch. 59, secs. 1, 2, and 3. -- Amended 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 71, sec. 1; and ch. 116, secs. 1, 2, 3, and 4. -- Amended 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 143, secs. 1 and 2; and ch. 178, secs. 1 and 2. -- Amended 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 209, secs. 1 and 2; and ch. 212, secs. 1 and 2. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 963.

KRS 23.045 Repealed, 1978

23.045. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Court of Appeals to establish circuit court terms. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 18. -- Created 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 201, sec. 1.

KRS 23.050 Repealed, 1962

23.050. Repealed, 1962 Catchline at repeal: Terms of court. History: Repealed 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 201, sec. 2. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 54, sec. 1; ch. 237, sec. 1; ch. 247, sec. 1; ch. 270, sec. 8; ch. 274, sec. 1; and ch. 277, sec. 1. -- Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 39, secs. 5 and 6; ch. 70, sec. 1; ch. 170, sec. 5; ch. 190, sec. 1; ch. 201, sec. 1; and ch. 230, sec. 1. -- Amended 1958 Ky. Acts ch. 29, sec. 1; ch. 74, sec. 1; ch. 87, sec. 1; and ch. 88, sec. 1. -- Amended 1956 Ky. Acts (4th Extra. Sess.) ch. 8, secs. 1 and 2. -- Amended 1956 Ky. Acts (1st Extra. Sess.) ch. 2, sec. 2. -- Amended 1956 Ky. Acts ch. 44, sec. 1; ch. 55, sec. 1; ch. 59, secs. 6, 7, and 8; and ch. 83, sec. 1; -- Amended 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 71, secs. 3 and 5; ch. 93, sec. 1; ch. 116, sec. 9; ch. 128, sec. 1; and ch. 210, sec. 1. -- Amended 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 3, sec. 1; ch. 7, sec. 1; ch. 13, sec. 1; ch. 22, sec. 1; ch. 91, sec. 1; ch. 100, sec. 1; ch. 105, sec. 1; and ch. 142, sec. 1. -- Amended 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 143, sec. 5; ch. 178, sec. 5; and ch. 200, sec. 1. -- Amended 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 7, sec. 1; ch. 209, sec. 5; and ch. 212, sec. 5. -- Amended 1946 Ky. Acts ch. 32, sec. 1; ch 59, sec. 1; ch. 105, sec. 1; and ch. 108, sec. 1. -- Amended 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 29, sec. 1; ch. 38, secs. 1 and 2; ch. 187, secs. 1 and 2; ch. 191, secs. 1 and 2; ch. 194, secs. 1 and 2. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 965 to 965-38.

KRS 23.055 Repealed, 1978

23.055. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Supreme court to supervise circuit court dockets. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 19. -- Created 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 200, sec. 1.

KRS 23.060 Repealed, 1978

23.060. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Court to be held at more than one place in certain counties. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 963d-1, 963e-1, 963e-6.

KRS 23.070 Repealed, 1978

23.070. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Juries and conduct of court when held at more than one place. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 963d-1, 963e-2.

KRS 23.080 Repealed, 1977

23.080. Repealed, 1977 Catchline at repeal: Civil and criminal cases, where tried when court held at more than one place. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective March 19, 1977. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 963d-1, 963e-3, 963e-4.

KRS 23.085 Repealed, 1978

23.085. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Places of holding court in certain counties containing only fourth- class cities. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491 effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 1. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 197, secs. 1 to 4.

KRS 23.090 Repealed, 1978

23.090. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Fiscal court to provide court facilities -- Order dividing terms -- Assignment of cases -- Acquisition of quarters in city by fiscal court for courts and county purposes. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 58, sec. 1. -- Amended 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 160, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 963d-1, 963e-5.

KRS 23.091 Repealed, 1978

23.091. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Fiscal court and urban-county governing body to furnish facilities and financial support until January 1, 1978 History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 1.

KRS 23.095 Repealed, 1978

23.095. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: National and state flags to be provided for each courtroom -- Size. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 20, sec. 1.

KRS 23.100 Repealed, 1978

23.100. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Election to determine whether court to be held at place other than county seat. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 963e-7.

KRS 23.110 Repealed, 1978

23.110. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Extension of term -- Special terms -- When held -- How called -- Notification. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 20. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 69, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-13.

KRS 23.120 Repealed, 1978

23.120. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: When special term mandatory -- Chief justice may call -- Notice. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 21. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-12.

KRS 23.125 Repealed, 1978

23.125. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Motion day to be established by rule -- Precedence over assigned juridical day. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 22. -- Created 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 4.

KRS 23.130 Repealed, 1978

23.130. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Continuance of undisposed business. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 974.

KRS 23.140 Repealed, 1978

23.140. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: No discontinuance on failure to sit. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 975.

KRS 23.145 Repealed, 1978

23.145. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Defendant confined on misdemeanor charge, trial by county judge - - Transfer -- Proceedings after judgment. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Reenacted as KRS 23.145, 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 234, sec. 57. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 1073 to 1076. Formerly codified as KRS 455.010, 455.020 and 455.030(1).

KRS 23.150 Repealed, 1978

23.150. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Orders and judgments in vacation or in chambers. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 23. -- Amended 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 45. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 964b-1.

KRS 23.160 Repealed, 1978

23.160. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: When criminal and penal cases heard. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 95, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-13.

KRS 23.170 Repealed, 1978

23.170. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Oath of circuit judge History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 972.

KRS 23.180 Repealed, 1978

23.180. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Judges' commissions -- Appointment of special judges -- Record of. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-10, 973.

KRS 23.190 Repealed, 1977

23.190. Repealed, 1977 Catchline at repeal: Successor of judge may sign orders. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective March 19, 1977. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 977.

KRS 23.200 Repealed, 1950

23.200. Repealed, 1950 Catchline at repeal: Salary of judges. History: Repealed 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 123, sec. 29. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-8, 4357-5.

KRS 23.210 Repealed, 1950

23.210. Repealed, 1950 Catchline at repeal: Salary may be supplemented. History: Repealed 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 123, sec. 29. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 979a-1, 979a-2, 1018, 1018a-1, 1019, 1019b, 1020a-1.

KRS 23.215 Repealed, 1950

23.215. Repealed, 1950 Catchline at repeal: Miscellaneous expense allowance for judges. History: Repealed 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 123, sec. 29. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 1, effective March 24, 1948.

KRS 23.220 Repealed, 1978

23.220. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Circuit judges to act as special judges -- Commission. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978.-- Amended 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 133, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-1, 971-8.

KRS 23.230 Repealed, 1977

23.230. Repealed, 1977 Catchline at repeal: Special judge by agreement if regular judge absent or cannot preside, or office is vacant. -- Designation of special judge by chief justice of Supreme Court. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective March 19, 1977. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 24. -- Amended 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 133, sec. 2. -- Amended 1944 Ky. Acts ch. 35, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-6, 971-7.

KRS 23.240 Repealed, 1954

23.240. Repealed, 1954 Catchline at repeal: Designation of special judge by Chief Justice in courts not of continuous session. History: Repealed 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 133, sec. 4. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-2, 971-4.

KRS 23.250 Repealed, 1954

23.250. Repealed, 1954 Catchline at repeal: Designation of special judge by Chief Justice in courts of continuous session. History: Repealed 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 133, sec. 4. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-3.

KRS 23.260 Repealed, 1977

23.260. Repealed, 1977 Catchline at repeal: Special judge for special term. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective March 19, 1977. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 25. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-12, 971-13.

KRS 23.270 Repealed, 1978

23.270. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Refusal of circuit judge to act -- Effect. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978 -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 26. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-14.

KRS 23.280 Repealed, 1978

23.280. Repealed, 1978 Catchline at repeal: Clerks to notify chief justice of terms -- Roster to be kept. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective January 2, 1978. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 27, effective January 2, 1978. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 971-11.

KRS 23.290 Repealed, 1977

23.290. Repealed, 1977 Catchline at repeal: Pay of special judges -- Approval of claims. History: Repealed 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 491, effective March 19, 1977. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 28. -- Amended 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 151, sec. 1. -- Amended 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 123, secs. 6 and 29. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 971-5, 971- 7, 971-10.

KRS 23.300 Repealed, 1962

23.300. Repealed, 1962 Catchline at repeal: Special circuit judge. History: Repealed 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 9. -- Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 166, sec. 1, effective July 1, 1960. -- Created 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 83, sec. 1, effective July 1, 1954.

KRS 23.310 Repealed, 1962

23.310. Repealed, 1962 Catchline at repeal: Eligibility of regular circuit judges for appointment as special circuit judges; contributions to special circuit judge fund. History: Repealed 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 9. -- Created 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 83, sec. 2, effective July 1, 1954.

KRS 23.320 Repealed, 1962

23.320. Repealed, 1962 Catchline at repeal: Application for appointment as special circuit judge. History: Repealed 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 9. -- Created 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 83, sec. 3, effective July 1, 1954.

KRS 23.330 Repealed, 1962

23.330. Repealed, 1962 Catchline at repeal: Duties of special circuit judges; prohibited activity; removal. History: Repealed 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 9. -- Created 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 83, sec. 4, effective July 1, 1954.

KRS 23.340 Repealed, 1962

23.340. Repealed, 1962 Catchline at repeal: Compensation of special circuit judges; expense allowance. History: Repealed 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 9. -- Created 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 83, sec. 5, effective July 1, 1954.

KRS 23.350 Repealed, 1962

23.350. Repealed, 1962 Catchline at repeal: Special circuit judge fund; contributions. History: Repealed 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 9. -- Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 166, sec. 4, effective July 1, 1960. -- Created 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 83, sec. 6.

KRS 23.360 Repealed, 1962

23.360. Repealed, 1962 Catchline at repeal: Committee to control and manage fund; appointment, terms, vacancies, chairman, meetings, expenses. History: Repealed 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 9. -- Created 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 83, sec. 7, effective July 1, 1954.

KRS 23.370 Repealed, 1962

23.370. Repealed, 1962 Catchline at repeal: Investment of fund; pro rata reduction of allowances. History: Repealed 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 9. -- Amended 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 166, sec. 5, effective July 1, 1960. -- Created 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 83, sec. 8, effective July 1, 1954.

KRS 23.380 Repealed, 1962

23.380. Repealed, 1962 Catchline at repeal: Refund of contributions to defeated candidate for re-election as circuit judge. History: Repealed 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 9, sec. 9. -- Created 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 83, sec. 9, effective July 1, 1954.

Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=37150Fetched: 10/20/2026