Ky. R. Sup. Ct. 4.270
Commission orders shall become effective 10 days after service on the judge unless the judge appeals therefrom within that time. Upon its effective date, a certified copy of an order of suspension, removal or retirement shall be given to appropriate persons such as the Chief Justice, the Executive Department for Finance and Administration and the Judicial Retirement Board. Notice of a private reprimand shall not be given to any person other than the judge, except that a private reprimand may be publicized on the Commission website and in other publications without any information that would identify the recipient.
A judge who is retired for a permanent disability shall thereupon become eligible for retirement benefits under KRS 21.345 to KRS 21.455.
A judge who is placed on temporary retirement shall continue to draw full compensation the same as if he/she were on active duty, and for retirement purposes shall be considered as continuing in active service.
Ky. R. Sup. Ct. SCR 4.270