Rules 89 through 97 shall apply only in those circuits or divisions thereof specified by order of the Supreme Court.
Rule 88.Scope of rules relating to the economical litigation docket.
Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceRule 88 confines the Economical Litigation Docket rules (Rules 89 through 97) to whichever circuits or divisions the Kentucky Supreme Court names by order, so the streamlined track runs only where the Court has switched it on.
Full Text of Rule 88
Amendment History
(Adopted September 10, 1982, effective October 1, 1982.)
Plain-English Summary
Rule 88 is a gatekeeper. It tells courts and litigants that Rules 89 through 97 -- the group of rules that make up Kentucky's Economical Litigation Docket -- do not apply everywhere in the state by default. They apply only in the circuits or divisions the Supreme Court has designated by order.
For someone filing a lawsuit, this means the case does not land on the Economical Litigation Docket unless the local circuit or division has been placed under that track. Where a circuit has not been designated, the case proceeds under the regular Rules of Civil Procedure without the shorter deadlines and discovery limits described in Rules 89 through 97.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Economical Litigation Docket apply in every Kentucky county?
No. Rule 88 limits the Economical Litigation Docket to the circuits or divisions the Kentucky Supreme Court has specified by order. A case is not placed on that docket unless the local circuit or division has been designated.
Which rules make up the Economical Litigation Docket?
Rules 89 through 97 govern the Economical Litigation Docket. Rule 88 sets the scope for that whole group by limiting where they apply.
How do I find out if my circuit uses the Economical Litigation Docket?
Rule 88 does not list designated circuits itself -- it says the docket applies only where the Supreme Court has ordered it. Check the applicable Supreme Court order or ask the clerk of the circuit where the case is filed.
Source & verification. The rule text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (Ky. R. Civ. P. 88). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of Kentucky (Ky. Const. § 116). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. ·
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