Court Rules
Judge Sarah E. Clay
Judge

Judge Sarah E. Clay

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Jefferson Circuit Court

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

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Document Format Requirements8 rules

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

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

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

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Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory

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

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

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Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

Recording court proceedings on Zoom is prohibited.

Recording of court proceedings on Zoom is not permitted.

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Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

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

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

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Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

Participants joining Zoom must use their name and case number.

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

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Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

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

Keep your microphone muted and your video off until your case is called.

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Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Note

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

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

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Formatting

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?

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

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

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Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important

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

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

Requirement

Document requirement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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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

All 34
  • Applies to
    Objections

    Objections to the Master Commissioner's Report must state particulars and include a memorandum of authorities when appropriate.

  • Applies to
    Appraisal

    An appraisal must be written, signed by its preparers, and filed in the court record before the sale.

  • Applies to
    Bill of discovery

    Bills of Discovery are automatically referred to the Master Commissioner.

Service

All 16

  • 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.

  • Service
    Mail

    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.

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?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. 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.

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

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.

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