Kentucky Statutes 24A.020 – Exclusive jurisdiction granted District Court by statute — Exception
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When jurisdiction over any matter is granted to District Court by statute, such jurisdiction shall be deemed to be exclusive unless the statute specifically states that the jurisdiction shall be concurrent.
Effective: January 1, 1978
History: Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 1, effective January 1,
1978.
Effective: January 1, 1978
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 24A.020
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
History: Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 1, effective January 1,
1978.