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State Trial Court Judge - General in Kentucky
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- November 5, 2025 - June 2, 2026
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State Trial Court Judge - General
About this position
District Court is the court of limited jurisdiction and handles juvenile matters, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses, probate of wills, arraignments, felony probable cause hearings, small claims involving $2,500 or less, civil cases involving $5,000 or less, voluntary and involuntary mental commitments and cases relating to domestic violence and abuse. District judges serve four-year terms.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
112667.52
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of both the Commonwealth and of the district from which candidate is elected for 2 years next preceding taking office, licensed to practice law in the courts of the Commonwealth, and a licensed attorney for at least 2 years.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee: $200. Notarized signatures: petition must be sworn to by candidate and by two (2) registered voters from the district from which candidate seeks nomination.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Kentucky Secretary of State's office.
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