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Chapter 24A

Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 24A

District Court

Commonwealth of Kentucky

24A.010Jurisdiction of District Court -- Court of record and continuous session.24A.020Exclusive jurisdiction granted District Court by statute -- Exception.24A.030Judicial districts. (Effective until January 1, 2031)24A.040Judicial districts with one District Judge.24A.050Judicial districts with two District Judges and two numbered divisions. (Effective until January 1, 2031)24A.060Judicial districts with three District Judges and three numbered divisions.24A.080Twenty-second Judicial District.24A.090Thirtieth Judicial District. (Effective until January 1, 2031)24A.100Trial commissioners.24A.110Criminal jurisdiction.24A.120Civil and probate jurisdiction.24A.130Juvenile jurisdiction.24A.140Services provided by sheriff or city police -- Compensation -- Alternate arrangements with other law enforcement officers or agencies.24A.150Procedure for transfer of coverage for judge formerly under plan established by city of second or third class.24A.170Fees and costs for civil cases.24A.175Court costs for criminal cases in District Court -- Payment required -- Exceptions -- Treatment of minor defendant.24A.176Additional costs imposed in criminal cases -- Funds distributed to local governments and counties -- Funds used for police, jails, and transport of prisoners.24A.1765Additional fees for criminal cases -- Allocation to general fund and telephonic behavioral health jail triage system.24A.177Fees for criminal cases.24A.178Additional fee for sex crime, stalking, or related inchoate offenses. (Effective until July 15, 2026)24A.179Additional fee for expenses of Kentucky Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.24A.180Disposition of District Court fees and costs.24A.185Assessment by the fiscal court of additional fees and costs.24A.195Reporting of convictions under KRS 186.560.24A.197Position of domestic relations commissioner abolished in family court.24A.200Purpose.24A.210Definitions.24A.220Establishment of small claims division.24A.230Jurisdiction -- Authority.24A.240Appearance of attorneys -- Actions prohibited -- Personal representatives as parties.24A.250Limitation on number of claims filed by party during calendar year -- Exception.24A.260Commencement of action.24A.270Filing fee.24A.280Time for hearing -- Service of notice on defendant -- Continuances.24A.290Counterclaim -- Notice.24A.300Pleadings -- Forms -- Pretrial discovery not permitted.24A.310Removal of action to District or Circuit Court -- Transfer of action to small claims division.24A.320Waiver of jury trial -- Removal to regular docket when jury trial requested.24A.330Informal hearings.24A.340Appeal.24A.350Informational pamphlet -- Preparation and distribution.24A.360Short title.