Ky. R. App. Prac. RAP 1

As amended through December 19, 2024

Rule RAP 1 - Applicability, Title, and Amendment of These Rules

(A)Applicability of These Rules.

These rules govern appellate procedure in all Kentucky courts, except for special statutory proceedings in the Court of Appeals. Unless otherwise indicated in specific rules, these rules apply to appeals in both civil and criminal matters. In special statutory proceedings, the procedural requirements of the governing statutes prevail over any inconsistent procedures prescribed by these rules.

These rules also govern original actions in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals authorized by Constitution Section 110(2)(a) and Supreme Court Rule 1.030(3).

(B)Title.

These rules are to be known as the Kentucky Rules of Appellate Procedure and may be cited as such or by the abbreviation "RAP."

(C)Amendment.

(1) Suggestions for amendment of these rules may be submitted directly to the Supreme Court of Kentucky for its consideration by letter to the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Kentucky.

(2) Unless otherwise ordered by the Supreme Court, all substantial amendments will be published in an official publication of the Kentucky Bar Association at least 60 days before they become effective. Publication or mail may be accomplished electronically.

Ky. R. App. Prac. RAP 1

Adopted by order 2022-49, eff. 1/1/2023.