Ky. Cir. Ct. Clerks' Manual BILL OF COSTS

11 BILL OF COSTS

KRS 453

Once a judgment has been entered in a civil case, the successful party may submit to the

court a bill of costs to be reimbursed for expenses from the case. The other party has an

opportunity to file exceptions to contest the amount of the costs.

11.1 Bill of Costs

1. When you receive a "Bill of Costs," apply the FILED stamp; add the date

and your initials.

2. File by completing a document screen. Use document type BOC.

3. The bill of costs will state the date of service on the losing party. Create a

tickler system on the scheduled events screen for five days from the date

of service on the losing party. Make a notation in the memo: “If no

exceptions filed, endorse costs on judgment.”

11.2 With an Exception

1. If an exception is received, apply the FILED stamp; add the date and your

initials.

2. File by completing a document screen. Use document type EXPT.

3. If the exception sets a hearing, complete a scheduled events screen.

If no hearing is requested, deliver the case file to the judge.

4. Upon receipt of a signed judgment or order, apply the ENTERED stamp to

the judgment or order; add the date and your initials.

5. Enter the judgment or order on a document screen, including a brief

description in the memo field.

6. Serve notice of the ENTERED judgment/order on all parties by mail or

hand delivery. Enter the method of service (mail or personal service) and

notice of entry date on the document screen.

Quick Reference

File, date, initial

Document type

BOC

Create a tickler for

five days from the

date of service

File, date, initial

Document type

EXPT

Enter order, date,

initial

Serve notice of

entry to all parties

Process Map

BILL OF COSTS

11.3 Without an Exception

1. If no exceptions have been filed at the end of the five day period, endorse Quick Reference

on the face of the judgment the amount of the costs as stated in the Bill of Endorse costs

Costs and the notation: “Costs recoverable as a part of the judgment.” amount on

Judgment, noting

“Costs recoverable

as part of

Judgment.”