The Kentucky Optional Appealed Statement of Election To Proceed In District Court is a document used in Kentucky civil court proceedings. It is filed by an appealed, or respondent, who is a party to an appeal from a final judgment in a lower court and is given the option to proceed in district court. This document is used to inform the court of the appealed’s intention to proceed in district court and waive their right to a hearing in the Court of Appeals. The Kentucky Optional Appealed Statement of Election To Proceed In District Court is often used when the appealed wishes to challenge the decision of the lower court. It must be filed with the Court of Appeals within twenty days of the notice of appeal being served. There are two types of Kentucky Optional Appealed Statement of Election To Proceed In District Court. The first is called a ‘Motion to Dismiss’, which is used when thappealedee wishes to challenge the lower court’s decision without having to proceed to district court. The second is called an ‘Answer to Motion to Dismiss’, which is used when thappealedee wishes to proceed in district court and waive their right to a hearing in the Court of Appeals.