Ky. Cir. Ct. Clerks' Manual JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS

51 JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS

CR 58, 77.04, 79.01, 79.02; RCr 11.04, 12.06

Circuit and District Court Process Map

 A judgment is a written order of a court adjudicating a claim or claims in an action or

proceeding. A final or appealable judgment is a final order adjudicating all the rights.

 District Court Calendar

In district court criminal cases the judge will record most judgments and orders of the court

on the calendar. This will serve as the judgment or order for all the cases on the page.

When the judge signs the calendar page, it has the same effect as if the judge had signed

each of the judgments or orders on that page. CR 58, RCr 11.04, RCr 13.04.

In district civil cases, where the court calendar is the only order or judgment, make a copy of

the calendar for each case on the page. This copy will constitute the judgment in the case.

CR 58(2). Process each copy like any other judgment.

Do not copy the calendar for traffic, misdemeanor cases, or preliminary felonies unless the

case is referred to the grand jury.

51.1 Entry Quick Reference

1. When a signed judgment or order is received, apply the ENTERED stamp; Enter, date, initial

add the date and your initials.

2. Enter the judgment or order, including a brief description on the document Enter judgment or

screen. This constitutes entry of the judgment or order; the judgment or order

order does not become effective until this is done. RCr 11.04. This is

combined with the notation of service of notice of entry of the judgment

NOE

as described in the notice of entry chapter.

51.2 General/Administrative/Miscellaneous Orders

Maintain a General/Administrative/Miscellaneous Order file by year for entry Serve NOE

of those orders received that are not a part of a case file in your office.

1. Attach a manual docket sheet to the inside of the folder for entry of the

orders.

2. When a signed order is received, apply the ENTERED stamp; add the date Enter, date, on

Make entry initial

and your initials and enter on the docket sheet. Mail or hand

document screen

3. Mail or hand deliver copies as directed or appropriate. deliver copies