Motion to Extend Briefing Time: Documenting Systemic Procedural Delays (Case 2024-CA-1360)

Motion to Extend Briefing Time: Systemic Latency Log

This official Motion to Extend Briefing Time (Case 2024-CA-1360) documents a critical instance of systemic latency in the Kentucky Court of Appeals. For the Willow Cherry Justice Initiative, this filing serves as a “Runtime Error” log—proof that the procedural “Trial Tax” often manifests as administrative bottlenecks rather than legal hurdles.

By downloading and reviewing this Motion to Extend Briefing Time, defendants and advocates can analyze the specific procedural language used to combat resource exhaustion. It stands as a primary data point in our ongoing audit of the state’s judicial operating system.

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
COURT OF APPEALS
FILE NO. 2024-CA-1360

Analyzing the Motion to Extend Briefing Time

A Motion to Extend Briefing Time is more than a scheduling request; it is a symptom of a legal system operating beyond its capacity. In the context of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, this filing often becomes necessary when the sheer volume of the “Record on Appeal” creates a processing bottleneck. For the defendant, this delay is a component of the “Trial Tax”—the accumulated time and resource cost of exercising the right to appeal.

The “Runtime Error” in Judicial Procedure

Under Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure, strict deadlines govern the filing of appellate briefs. However, when the system itself lags—such as delays in transcribing court video logs or certifying the record—the defense is forced to file a Motion to Extend Briefing Time to avoid procedural default. This creates a “Runtime Error” loop: the system’s own latency forces the user (the defendant) to expend additional resources just to remain active in the queue.

We are documenting this specific filing to illustrate that “justice delayed” is often a matter of administrative friction. By making this Motion to Extend Briefing Time public, we provide a template for other pro se litigants and advocates facing similar systemic hurdles. This aligns with our broader mission of Forensic Mitigation and digital sovereignty.