FCRPP 12.Reissuance of emergency protective order or temporary interpersonal protective order upon transfer to another circuit
Last amended February 1, 2020 · Current through July 1, 2026 · Last verified September 8, 2026
Full Text of FCRPP 12
Amendment History
Kentucky publishes each rule’s amendment record as a “HISTORY” note beneath the rule, citing the Supreme Court order that adopted or amended it and that order’s effective date. It is reproduced verbatim below.
HISTORY: Adopted by Order 2020-1, eff. 2-1-20
Plain-English Summary
Local protective order protocols sometimes require a case to move to another circuit because a dissolution is pending there. The danger in that moment is administrative: an order that lapses in the handover leaves the petitioner unprotected for reasons that have nothing to do with the merits.
The rule closes that gap. Any active emergency protective order or active temporary interpersonal protective order continues through the transfer, and the initiating court reissues the summons for a period not to exceed 14 days if service has not been made on the adverse party by the date of transfer — or for whatever period the court determines is necessary to protect the petitioner.
After that, responsibility moves with the case: further reissuance of the summons occurs as needed in the court of transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my protective order stay in force if the case moves to another county?
Yes. Any active emergency protective order or active temporary interpersonal protective order shall continue when the case is transferred to another circuit.
What if the other party has not been served yet?
The initiating court reissues the summons for a period not to exceed 14 days, or as the court determines is necessary for the protection of the petitioner.
Who reissues the summons after the transfer?
The court of transfer, as needed.