v.
Defendant.
MOTION FOR RECUSAL
Comes now the Plaintiff,
(Your Name), pro se, and respectfully moves this Honorable Court to recuse Judge
(Judge's Name) from presiding over the above-captioned matter. In support of this motion, the Plaintiff states as follows:
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Introduction: - Plaintiff has serious concerns about the impartiality of Judge
(Judge's Name) in this case.
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Grounds for Recusal: - The Plaintiff believes that the Judge has demonstrated bias or prejudice that affects the fairness of the trial.
- [Include specific instances or evidence that show bias or a conflict of interest.]
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Legal Basis: - Under Kentucky law, a judge must disqualify themselves in any proceeding in which their impartiality might reasonably be questioned (KRS 26A.*).
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Conclusion: - For the reasons stated above, the Plaintiff respectfully requests that Judge
(Judge's Name) recuse themselves from this case to ensure a fair and impartial trial.
Respectfully submitted,______________________
(Your Name)
(Your Address)
(Your City, State, Zip Code)
(Your Phone Number)
(Your Email Address, if any)
Date: ___________
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Certificate of Service
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion for Recusal has been served upon:
(Name of Opposing Party's Attorney),
(Attorney's Address),
on this the ____ day of ________, 20__.
______________________
(Your Name)
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Make sure to fill in the specific details related to your case. If you need more specific advice or assistance, it might be helpful to consult with a local attorney.
Ok so how do I read these
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Hi ****! The template you received is a general format for a Motion for Recusal in Kentucky. Here's a brief guide on how to read and complete it:
- (Name of County): Insert the name of the county where your case is being heard.
- (Your Name): Enter your full name.
- (Name of Opposing Party): Enter the name of the person you are opposing in the case.
- Case No. _____: Fill in the case number.
- (Judge's Name): Enter the name of the judge whom you want to recuse.
- (Your Address), (Your City, State, Zip Code), (Your Phone Number), (Your Email Address): Fill in your contact information.
- Name of Opposing Party's Attorney: Enter the name and address of the opposing party's attorney.
Make sure to include specific instances or evidence that support your claims of bias or conflict of interest. If you need further clarification, consulting with a local attorney can be very helpful.