Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 383 § 383.215
Execution of warrant
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383.215 Execution of warrant. The officer shall give to each defendant notice, according to the directions of the warrant, and no inquiry shall be made against any defendant who has not been notified as aforesaid. If, however, the notice have been given to a defendant, but not three (3) days before the day of the meeting of the jury, the inquest shall, on his motion, be adjourned until the expiration of the three (3) days.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 383.215 governs how a warrant in a forcible detainer (eviction) proceeding must be served on defendants. Each defendant named in the proceeding must receive proper notice as directed by the warrant before any action can be taken against them. If notice was given but fewer than three days remain before the jury hearing, the defendant may request that the proceeding be postponed until the full three-day period has elapsed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.215, a compliant operator ensures that every named defendant in an eviction proceeding receives proper notice as specified in the warrant before the case moves forward. Operators generally confirm that notice is served with enough lead time so that at least three full days exist between service and the scheduled jury hearing. Failing to allow that window can result in a mandatory adjournment if the defendant requests one, which delays the resolution of the proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.215 establishes that no eviction proceeding can move forward against a tenant who was not properly notified according to the warrant's directions. If a tenant did receive notice but it was delivered fewer than three days before the scheduled jury hearing, that tenant has the right to request a postponement to allow the full three-day period to run. Tenants who believe notice requirements were not followed may raise this as a procedural issue in the proceeding or consult a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how such defenses are typically raised.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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