These rules apply to the practice of law in the 29^th Judicial Circuit which consists of Adair and Casey Counties.

These rules are adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Rule 1.040(3) of the Rules of the Supreme Court, and they shall apply with full force and effect to all actions filed or pending after approval by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky.

These rules may be added to, amended or rescinded as the Court deems necessary and as approved by the Kentucky Supreme Court. All former rules, orders and memoranda in conflict herewith are repealed as of the effective date hereof.

The 29^th Judicial Circuit has no Family Court Division. Therefore, petitioners in matters regarding Domestic Violence, Paternity, Dependency, Neglect and Abuse, and Status Offenders, respectively, shall apply for relief in the District Court of the 29^th Judicial Circuit.

All people are to be properly dressed in clean, modest clothing. No shorts, tank tops, halter tops, hats (unless necessary for medical or religious reasons) or any other inappropriate attire, including clothing that bears offensive language or graphics are allowed in the Courtroom. All persons shall cooperate with court security officers in the performance of their duties for public safety and to maintain order and decorum.

All attorneys shall wear proper courtroom attire in all proceedings. Attorneys and litigants shall refrain from caustic remarks about, and personal reference to, opposing counsel and/or parties.

The 29^th Judicial Circuit will follow the Kentucky Court of Justice holiday schedule, which may be obtained at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office or at http://courts.ky.gov. In addition to the holidays designated annually by the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Casey County Judicial Center shall be closed Thursday and Friday preceding the annual Casey County Apple Festival.

Whenever parties have appeared by counsel they may not thereafter appear by different counsel or on their own behalf, unless an order of substitution shall first have been made by the Court after reasonable notice to the attorney for the party and to the opposing attorney. Until this is done the authority of counsel of record shall continue for all proper purposes.

When an attorney of record wishes to cease representation of a party, the attorney shall file a motion therefore and give adequate notice to the client and opposing counsel. If the motion is sustained, a copy of the order shall be served on the client and all attorneys of record by the Clerk.

Attorneys will make every effort consistent with the legitimate interest of their client to expedite litigation and to avoid unnecessary delays.

Attorneys shall give prompt notice to the court and to all other counsel in the case, of any circumstances requiring his/her absence or tardiness.

Attorneys shall make a reasonable effort to settle the dispute of their client prior to court appearances. They will promptly inform the court of any settlement, partial or entire, with any party or the continuance of any matter set for hearing or trial.