Ky. Rev. Stat. ch. 383 § 383.235
Verdict -- Procedure in case of disagreement
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383.235 Verdict -- Procedure in case of disagreement. The jurors, after hearing the evidence, shall, by their inquest, say whether the defendants, or either of them, be guilty or not guilty of the forcible entry or detainer complained of; and shall return their inquest, signed by one of their body, to the court. If the jury do not agree, it may be discharged, and another be ordered to be summoned to meet, either immediately or at some future day to be then and there fixed and indorsed on the warrant; and this proceeding shall be continued until a jury agree.
Kentucky Revised Statute § 383.235 governs how a jury reaches and reports its verdict in a forcible entry or detainer proceeding. After hearing the evidence, the jurors must collectively determine whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty and return a signed written inquest to the court. If the jury cannot reach agreement, it may be dismissed and a new jury summoned—either immediately or on a future date noted on the warrant—and this process continues until a jury does agree.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.235, a landlord pursuing a forcible entry or detainer action should understand that the case will not be resolved until a jury returns a signed verdict of guilty or not guilty. If successive juries fail to agree, the court will continue scheduling new panels until one reaches a unanimous inquest. Operators involved in such proceedings generally keep records of all court dates and warrant endorsements, as new hearing dates are noted directly on the warrant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 383.235 provides that a tenant facing a forcible entry or detainer complaint has the right to have the matter decided by a jury that must reach agreement before any verdict is final. If a jury is discharged without agreement, a new jury will be summoned and the process begins again, meaning no adverse judgment can be entered until a jury actually agrees. Tenants in these proceedings may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the jury process and any rescheduled hearing dates may affect their situation.
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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