Ky. Cir. Ct. Clerks' Manual DISMISSAL NOTICES

31 DISMISSAL NOTICES

CR 77.02(2)

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 For every case in which no pretrial step has been taken within the last year, notice shall be

given to each attorney of record that the case will be dismissed in thirty days for want of

prosecution except for good cause shown.

1. Print a report of all cases that have had no activity for a year. For Quick Reference

instructions, see Notice to Dismiss Due to Lack of Prosecution in the Print “Notice to

KyCourts Manual. Dismiss Due to Lack

of Prosecution”

NOTE: Review the list and correct any cases that have been mistakenly report

left open.

NOTE: Consult your judge regarding sending a Notice to Dismiss if a

Notice of Bankruptcy has been filed.

2. Print the Notice to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution for each case on the list

of cases eligible report. For instructions, see Notice to Dismiss Due to Lack

of Prosecution in the KyCourts Manual.

File, date, initial

3. Apply the FILED stamp to the printed notice; add the date and your

initials.

Document code

4. File the notice by completing a document screen using document code NDLP

NDLP. For details of how to perform this for all cases, see Mass Processes

in the KyCourts Manual.

5. Mail a copy to each attorney or party not represented and place the

original in each case file.

6. Have the judge assign a hearing date (or do this yourself if the judge has Schedule a hearing

delegated this duty to you). This date must be at least 30 days after the

notice is mailed. Calendar the

7. Calendar the hearing by completing a scheduled event screen in each case. hearing for each

For details of how to perform this for all cases, see Mass Processes in the case

KyCourts Manual.

8. When the order dismissing for lack of prosecution or an order indicating

the case is to remain active is signed, apply the ENTERED stamp; add the Enter, date, initial

date and your initials.

NOTE: The orders may be printed from KyCourts.

9. Enter the order on a document screen including a brief description. For

more information, see Notice of Entry. NOE

10. After the order is entered serve notice of entry on every party who is not

in default or who has not filed a written waiver of notice.

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11. Make an entry on the document screen showing the manner and date of the service of

the notice of entry of the order.

NOTES:

• If an order is received that continues the case to a future court date, complete a

scheduled event screen.

• If the order keeps the case on the active docket no further action is necessary.

• If the order closes the case, complete the disposition date, disposition type

using DLP, and judge at disposition fields on the case screen.