Rule 69.03.Execution.
Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 9, 2026
Full Text of Rule 69.03
Amendment History
(Adopted May 4, 1978, effective June 1, 1978.)
Plain-English Summary
Once a court enters a money judgment, Rule 69.03 supplies the tool for collecting it: a writ of execution, unless the court directs otherwise. The mechanics of executing that writ, and any proceedings supplementary to and in aid of the judgment, run according to the Kentucky Revised Statutes rather than the civil rules themselves.
The rule also gives the judgment creditor -- or a successor who has taken over that interest of record -- a discovery tool. They can obtain discovery from any person, including the judgment debtor, using the discovery methods these rules provide, to track down assets or information that will help collect on the judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the default method for enforcing a money judgment in Kentucky?
A writ of execution, unless the court directs otherwise.
Can a judgment creditor conduct discovery to find a debtor's assets in Kentucky?
Yes. Rule 69.03 lets the judgment creditor, or a successor in interest of record, obtain discovery from any person, including the judgment debtor, in the manner the civil rules provide.
Does Kentucky's civil rules or its statutes govern execution procedure?
The procedure on execution, and on proceedings supplementary to and in aid of a judgment or execution, follows the Kentucky Revised Statutes.