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In Kentucky, you may file in small claims court on your own for anything that is $2,500 or less. If you want to sue for more, you will have to file in regular district court and may need the help of a lawyer. You may talk to the clerk of court for help in filing a lawsuit in small claims court.

The Status Hearing is an aspect of the criminal justice process which allows speedy disposition of cases without the necessity of a trial. The defendant appears in open court and enters a plea of guilty or a trial date is set. You will be notified of the Status Hearing but your appearance in court is not required.

CR 59.05 Motion to alter, amend or vacate a judgment A motion to alter or amend a judgment, or to vacate a judgment and enter a new one, shall be served not later than 10 days after entry of the final judgment.

(1) If a party dies during the pendency of an action and the claim is not thereby extinguished, the court, within the period allowed by law, may order substitution of the proper parties. If substitution is not so made the action may be dismissed as to the deceased party.

Substitution of counsel may be accomplished by a notice signed by the withdrawing counsel and the entering counsel. Attorneys are expected to appear at motions properly noticed or subject themselves and their clients to sanctions.

Rule 45.01. Subpoenas shall not be used for any purpose except to command the attendance of the witness and production of documentary or other tangible evidence at a deposition, hearing or trial. Upon order of the Court, with the agreement of the parties, documents may be produced without a deposition.