Ky. Sup. Ct. Order 2022-49 art. I

RAP 1 Applicability, Title, and Amendment of These Rules

(A) Applicability of These Rules.

These rules govern appellate procedure in all Kentucky courts,

except for special statutory proceedings in the Court of Appeals. Unless

otherwise indicated in specific rules, these rules apply to appeals in both

civil and criminal matters. In special statutory proceedings, the

procedural requirements of the governing statutes prevail over any

inconsistent procedures prescribed by these rules.

These rules also govern original actions in the Supreme Court and

the Court of Appeals authorized by Constitution Section 110(2)(a) and

Supreme Court Rule 1.030(3).

(B) Title.

These rules are to be known as the Kentucky Rules of Appellate

Procedure and may be cited as such or by the abbreviation “RAP.”

(C) Amendment.

(1) Suggestions for amendment of these rules may be submitted

directly to the Supreme Court of Kentucky for its consideration by letter

to the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Kentucky.

(2) Unless otherwise ordered by the Supreme Court, all

substantial amendments will be published in an official publication of

the Kentucky Bar Association at least 60 days before they become

effective. Publication or mail may be accomplished electronically.