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Ky. Ct. App. Basic Appellate Practice Handbook 10
An order denying a substantial claim of absolute immunity is
immediately appealable even in the absence of a final judgment.
Breathitt County Board of Education v. Prater, 292 S.W.3d 883 (Ky.
2009).
Special Procedures
This Handbook deals only with the procedures for appealing a
final judgment of a civil or criminal case originating in the circuit
court to the Court of Appeals. The following is a list of cases in
which specialized procedures may apply. The list is not exhaustive:
1. Appeals from district court to circuit court. RAP 48.
2. Appeals from small claims court to circuit court. KRS 24A.340.
3. Appeals of habeas corpus cases. KRS 419.130; RAP 52
4. Appeals from a judgment in an election contest. KRS 120.075.
5. Review of pretrial bail. RAP 51(A).
6. Review of bail pending appeal. RAP 51(B).
7. Review of an appellate decision of the circuit court. RAP 44.
8. Review of an appellate decision of the Court of Appeals. RAP 44.
9. An original action in the nature of mandamus or prohibition
against a circuit judge. RAP 60.
10. Appeals of a Court of Appeals’ decision in an original action.
CR 60(I).
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