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Rule 204 Pretrial conferences

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated44th Judicial Circuit - Bell Circuit Court

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
44th Judicial Circuit - Bell Circuit Court
Section I: General Rules
Rule 2. Court Scheduling; Motion Practice; Procedures for Filing
KY RBLC Rule 204
Rule 204 Pretrial conferences
1. Civil Actions. (a) Counsel to parties in a civil action shall, prior to a pretrial conference, consult with their respective clients regarding the scope of authority to settle, and the predisposition of the clients toward settlement, and shall make a good faith effort to explore an possibility of settlement.
(b) At scheduled pretrial conferences in civil actions, the parties shall be prepared to consider and discuss any relevant matters that may expedite the economical disposition of the action, including, but not limited to: (i) whether the pleadings are completed and all issues of fact have been joined; (ii) the progress or completion of discovery, whether a good faith effort to complete discovery has been, or is being, made, and any allegations of non-compliance; (iii) the stipulation of undisputed facts; (iv) material points of law; (v) the nature of the case, the theories of the parties, admitted facts, and facts remaining in dispute; (vi) the exchange of any documents or exhibits to be employed at trial, including medical reports, lab reports, and evidence of special damages, including medical bills; (vii) any foreseeable special accommodations or considerations for witnesses; and (viii) the estimated length of trial.
(c) The Court may at any pretrial conference order the parties to submit memoranda of law regarding any issues expected to arise at trial.
2. Criminal Actions. (a) At scheduled pretrial conferences in criminal actions, the parties and counsel shall be present, along with the chief prosecuting witness(es), if practicable.
(b) At such times, the parties shall be prepared to inform the Court of any alleged non-compliance by the opposing party with any discovery or reciprocal discovery previously ordered by the Court.
(c) Counsel for a defendant shall, prior to a pretrial conference, consult with the defendant regarding the propriety and feasibility of a plea agreement; and the Commonwealth shall, prior to a pretrial conference, consult with and advise the prosecuting witness(es) concerning the same.

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HISTORY: Adopted effective April 11, 2012.
Bell Circuit Court Rule 204, KY R BELL CIR CT Rule 204
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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