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Kentucky

Lawsuit Climate

Ranking

2008   29
2007   33
2006   34

Lawsuit Climate

Kentucky ranks twenty-ninth among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

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Justice System

Justice System

There are four levels of courts in Kentucky. The appellate courts include the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. The trial courts are divided into circuit courts, which have general jurisdiction, and district courts, which have limited jurisdiction.

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State Organizations

State Organizations

Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners and associations.

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ILR Research


101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems

101 Ways to Improve State Legal SystemsILR has released a comprehensive compendium of legal reform options for implementation by state legislatures, which allows legal reform leaders to modify their approach based on the unique policy and political landscape of their state.

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