Chief Judge
Judge Mitch Perry
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Jefferson Circuit Court
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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.
Garnishment enforcement actions may be instituted by paying the fee specified in JRP 508.
Incurred expenses are not refunded if a sale is withdrawn.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.
Objections to the Master Commissioner's Report must state particulars and include a memorandum of authorities when appropriate.
An appraisal must be written, signed by its preparers, and filed in the court record before the sale.
Bills of Discovery are automatically referred to the Master Commissioner.
The party requesting a sale must file the amount-to-be-raised statement and serve a copy on all parties and the Master Commissioner.
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.
The notice must be sent to the debtor’s or party’s last known address and direct them to appear before the Master Commissioner for discovery and examination at the designated date and time.
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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**Mitch Perry** is the published judge for Division Three (3) of the Jefferson Circuit Court. **Motion hour:** Mondays: Criminal 9:30 am, Civil 9:45 am, Business Court 10:00 am - All criminal matters, including motion hour, must be conducted in person. - For civil and Business Court matters the Court strongly encourages in-person attendance but offers a remote option case by case; all substantive hearings must be conducted in person. - Business Court motions are to be noticed for the Business Court Motion Hour at 10:00 am. Counsel are encouraged to communicate with Division Three staff before appearing unscheduled. - The remote civil and business motion hour rules are effective June 16, 2025.
**Court address:** 700 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 **Judicial assistant:** Kimberly Lowe **Judicial assistant email:** kalowe@kycourts.net **Judicial assistant phone:** (502) 595-4919 **Bench clerk:** Elizabeth, (502) 595-4952 **Staff attorney:** Harry Weeks, HarryWeeks@kycourts.net, (502) 595-4920 **Fax:** (502) 595-0057 **Remote appearance:** Civil and Business Court motion hour only: Zoom meeting ID 419 274 1361, passcode QmT670; phone 1-253-205-0468, passcode 274 792.
Counsel are encouraged to contact Division Three staff before appearing unscheduled at Business Court Motion Hour so case materials can be made available.
Counsel are encouraged to contact Division Three staff before appearing unscheduled at Business Court Motion Hour so case materials can be made available.
Contact Kimberly Lowe to schedule Case Management Conferences and other Business Court matters.