Kentucky

Chief Justice Lambert to give traditional closing remarks June 13 after hearing final oral argument as chief justice
The public and media are invited to attend

FRANKFORT, Ky., June 12, 2008 - Following a tradition of chief justices and justices who have retired before him, Chief Justice of Kentucky Joseph E. Lambert will make a brief address to the audience immediately after hearing his final oral argument as chief justice. He will give his remarks Friday, June 13, in the Supreme Court Courtroom on the second floor of the Capitol. Chief Justice Lambert is retiring June 27 after 22 years as a Supreme Court justice and 10 years as chief justice.

Chief Justice Lambert will begin his comments at 11:50 a.m., immediately following the final oral argument of the day. The public and media are invited to be present for his address and the court proceedings.

Media representatives who would like to attend are asked to set up their equipment between 10:50 a.m. and 11 a.m. during a brief break after the conclusion of the 10 a.m. oral argument. Reporters will not be permitted to set up after oral arguments begin in the last case of the day at 11 a.m.   

The Supreme Court Courtroom is located in Room 210 of the Kentucky Capitol at 700 Capitol Ave. in Frankfort.