Ky. R. Civ. P. 53.01
As amended through March 4, 2024
Each circuit court may appoint a master commissioner and a receiver as authorized by statute. Other master commissioners, deputy master commissioners, receivers, and their assistants may be appointed only upon express authority of the Chief Justice. A master commissioner or deputy master commissioner shall hold no other public office of the Court of Justice except a master commissioner or deputy master commissioner may also serve as a trial commissioner for the district court pursuant to SCR 5.010, or a domestic relations commissioner as approved by the Chief Justice. Master commissioners and deputy master commissioners shall be qualified as attorneys.
Ky. R. Civ. P. 53.01