14.01 Counsel, whether appointed or retained, who has appeared on behalf of a party, will not be permitted to withdraw while the matter is still pending unless a Motion for withdrawal is made based upon good cause, filed at least sixty (60) days prior to trial.

14.02 All initiating pleadings (Complaints, Petitions, etc.), when filed with the Clerk of the Court, shall be accompanied by a cover sheet signed by the Plaintiff or Counsel for the Plaintiff and designating the identities of the parties; the nature of the action; the court having jurisdiction; and, whether or not a trial by jury is requested, as well as a listing to include the name and address of each defendant which designates the type of process needed. A copy of the cover sheet is attached hereto as Addendum D.

14.03 The Clerk of the Court shall notify, through Counsel, the party making application for service of process that process has been successfully made by placing a duplicate copy of the return of service in the Courthouse mailbox held for said attorney, or by sending a copy of the return of service to said attorney in a self-addressed, stamped envelope provided by the attorney at the time of filing.

14.04 Regardless of where held all hearings on criminal matters and all hearings on civil matters, unless otherwise required by law or specifically provided otherwise by Order of the Court, are open and available to be heard by the public and any person desiring to attend same may do so without permission or further invitation.

These Rules are adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Rule 78 of the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure and SCR 1.040(3), and these Rules, as amended, and any revision and/or addition or deletion to these Rules shall become effective and apply with full force and effect to all actions filed or pending as of the date of their approval by the Supreme Court.