Jefferson Circuit Court
DIVISION NINE (9)
JUDGE SARAH E. CLAY
MOTION HOUR
Mondays: Criminal (1:30 pm) / Civil (1:45 pm)
JUDICIAL ASSISTANT
Leslie Davis
BENCH CLERK
Mary
STAFF ATTORNEY
Alexis Ecarma
FAX
(502) 595-1213
CIRCUIT COURT - DIVISION 9
To ensure cases are getting prompt attention, Judge Clay requests parties awaiting a decision file a form AOC-280.
Criminal Cases
Criminal defendants must be present in-person for all criminal matters unless prior permission has been granted by the Court.
Time-sensitive agreed orders (e.g., funeral furlough, release to treatment, etc.) filed with the clerk, whether electronically or in-person, should be brought to the attention of the judge's staff as soon as possible. Even where an order has been filed electronically, a pleading may not come to the attention of the judge within the necessary timeframe unless her staff is made aware that it has been filed.
Civil Cases
Parties are encouraged to attend in-person for civil matters but may appear remotely if desired. However, evidentiary hearings require in-person attendance and will not be conducted remotely.
Zoom Video Conference
Meeting ID: 202 566 4042
or
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2025664042
By Phone
Call:1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 202 566 4042
(no participant ID required)
Zoom Etiquette
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All participants must appear by video. Attorneys may appear with only audio if video is not possible.
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Join the Zoom meeting using your name and case number (e.g., Atty. John Smith 21-CI-1234).
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Keep your microphone muted and your video off until your case is called.
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Zoom use is limited to parties involved in a case on the docket and is not for observers. Observers are always welcome to come in-person to view proceedings.
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Recording of court proceedings on Zoom is not permitted. Court proceedings are public, and recordings may be obtained by contacting the Circuit Court Clerk.