CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — People will have a chance to see Kentucky’s highest court in action next week when the Supreme Court of Kentucky brings its oral arguments to Campbellsville University.

The court will hear cases Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 16-17, at Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave.

Proceedings will begin at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. EDT each day and are open to the public.

The hearings also will be livestreamed and available as recordings online.

The Supreme Court normally hears oral arguments in its courtroom at the state Capitol in Frankfort. The Capitol building has been closed since August 2025 for a multiyear renovation.

During that time, the court has been holding oral arguments at colleges, courthouses and other locations around Kentucky.

The court says the traveling sessions are intended to give more people, particularly students, an opportunity to observe the court’s work.

Cases being heard

The justices will hear four sets of cases during the two-day session.

On Wednesday, the court will hear arguments involving a lawsuit against police officers accused of using excessive force during an arrest.

The court also will hear a criminal case involving a fatal automobile crash. Among the issues is whether a person can be convicted of both wanton murder and driving under the influence with aggravating circumstances based on the same conduct.

On Thursday, the court will hear cases involving termination of parental rights and a parent’s right to conflict-free legal representation.

The final arguments Thursday will involve three cases concerning the Kentucky Parole Board. The cases raise questions about parole eligibility, administrative law, the Open Meetings Act and due process.

The Supreme Court is Kentucky’s court of last resort and the final interpreter of Kentucky law.

The court has seven justices, who are elected from seven appellate districts and serve eight-year terms.

Watch in person or online

The oral arguments will take place at Ransdell Chapel at Campbellsville University, 401 N. Hoskins Ave.

The public can attend the proceedings in person.

Those unable to attend can watch the arguments live or view recordings through the Kentucky Court of Justice.

The September oral argument schedule and case briefs are also available through the court’s website.