Ky. R. Sup. Ct. 5.010
As amended through March 4, 2024
In each county in which no district judge resides, the chief judge of the district shall appoint a trial commissioner subject to the approval of the Chief Justice. Any trial commissioner may be removed by order of the Supreme Court. Every other trial commissioner shall be appointed by the chief judge of the district upon certification of the necessity therefor by the Supreme Court, which certification shall be initiated by a request from the chief judge of the district stating the circumstances requiring the appointment.
Ky. R. Sup. Ct. SCR 5.010