§ KRE 1103 Evidence Rules Review Commission

KRE 1103 Evidence Rules Review Commission

    (a) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or a designated justice shall serve as chairman of a permanent Evidence Rules Review Commission which shall consist of the Chief Justice or a designated justice, one (1) additional member of the judiciary appointed by the Chief Justice, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, a member of the Board of Governors of the Kentucky Bar Association appointed by the President of the Kentucky Bar Association, and five (5) additional members of the Kentucky bar appointed to four (4) year terms by the Chief Justice.

    (b) The Evidence Rules Review Commission shall meet at the call of the Chief Justice or a designated justice for the purpose of reviewing proposals for amendment or addition to the Kentucky Rules of Evidence, as requested by the Supreme Court or General Assembly pursuant to KRE 1102. The Commission shall act promptly to assist the Supreme Court or General Assembly and shall perform its review function in furtherance of the ideals and objectives described in KRE 102.

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