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Citing a recent federal Supreme Court ruling, a state House committee passed a bill saying courts should not automatically defer to administrative agencies when interpreting ambiguities in the law.

Three Jewish women got their day in court Monday as they challenged Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban, saying it interferes with their religious beliefs about life and ability to become pregnant.

Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Laurence VanMeter has appointed a special judge to temporarily serve in place of a district court judge in McCracken County.

A judge has officially dismissed a major lawsuit that aimed to overturn Kentucky’s trigger law — which outlaws practically all abortions — as well as the state’s ban on abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy.

Bill passed by both Kentucky chambers gives litigants a ‘roll of the dice’ to get out of ‘an unfavorable venue,’ says sponsor Sen. Jason Howell.

The Administrative Office of the Courts is inviting Kentuckians to offer virtual feedback on the state court system’s handling of cases involving domestic violence, stalking and sexual violence.

The state'?s leading authority on juvenile justice says he would like to see status offenders kept out of incarceration facilities. A status offense is…

One week from today, courthouses across the commonwealth will be closed. The closures are part of a cost saving measure. The Kentucky Judicial Branch…