A life-time Leitchfield resident has been appointed Circuit Judge for the 46th Judicial Division.
Judge Kenneth H. Goff II has been selected by Gov. Matt Bevin to replace the late Judge Robert Miller as Circuit Judge. Miller died unexpectedly in September 2018. The 46th Judicial Division covers Grayson, Meade and Breckinridge Counties.
Goff previously served as the District Judge for the 46th District, and was re-elected to that position last year. He will serve as Circuit Judge until the position is filled in accordance with the results of the November 2019 general election, according to officials. Circuit Judges serve in eight-year terms.
Goff was appointed to the judgeship over the Breckinridge County Attorney, Bradley S. Butler, of Harned, and the Meade County Attorney, Jessica B. Roberts, of Guston. All three were nominated in early January.
Circuit Court is the court of general jurisdiction that hears civil matters involving more than $5,000, capital offenses and felonies and dispute title cases and contested probate cases. Circuit Court has the power to issue injunctions, writs of prohibition and writs of mandamus and to hear appeals from District Court and administrative agencies.
As a division of Circuit Court with general jurisdiction, the family court division of Circuit Court further retains primary jurisdiction in cases involving dissolution of marriage; child custody; visitation; maintenance and support; equitable distribution of property in dissolution cases; adoption; and termination of parental rights.
In addition to general jurisdiction of Circuit Court, the family court division of Circuit Court, concurrent with the District Court, has jurisdiction over proceedings involving domestic violence and abuse; the Uniform Act on Paternity and the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; dependency, neglect, and abuse; and, juvenile status offenses.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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