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Bolton Bevins is from Scott County. He attended Georgetown College and has a law degree. 

Bolton is a District Court Judge. He works at the Scott County District Court, where he oversees arraignments, sets bonds, and presides over preliminary hearings in criminal cases.

Bolton previously worked as a law clerk at Scott Circuit Cour, a staff attorney at the Kentucky Court of Appeals, and a prosecutor at Fayette County Attorney’s Office

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Bolton currently works as a district court judge. 

As of March 10, 2026, Bolton Bevins did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Said, "Radical Judges refuse to hold criminals accountable, even to the point of refusing to set bail for violent offenses, essentially turning our jails into turnstiles with zero accountability."

Seeks to always put the safety of the community first and never accept bail "that would run contrary to that promise."

Aims to always keep the Constitution and Rule of Law in the forefront of any decision made.

Seeks to ensure every person in the courtroom is treated with respect and each case treated with the seriousness it deserves.

- Said, "Radical Judges refuse to hold criminals accountable, even to the point of refusing to set bail for violent offenses, essentially turning our jails into turnstiles with zero accountability."
- Seeks to always put the safety of the community first and never accept bail "that would run contrary to that promise."
- Aims to always keep the Constitution and Rule of Law in the forefront of any decision made.
- Seeks to ensure every person in the courtroom is treated with respect and each case treated with the seriousness it deserves.

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a county prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As an attorney at the Kentucky Court of Appeals, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a county prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As an attorney at the Kentucky Court of Appeals, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

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Bolton Bevins

As a district court judge, reduced the bail amount for a man charged with reckless homicide from $100,000 to $50,000 and imposed conditions that he take weekly drug screenings, wear an ankle monitor, and remain under house arrest if he posts bail.

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As of March 10, 2026, Bolton Bevins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a district court judge, reduced the bail amount for a man charged with reckless homicide from $100,000 to $50,000.

- District court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases, as well as, small claims (involving $2,500 or less), landlord eviction cases, and cases related to domestic violence and abuse. 
- In Kentucky, there are 116 district court judges serving in 60 judicial districts.
- District court judges are elected for four-year terms in nonpartisan elections. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only some judges are elected each year.
- District court judges earn ​$141,761 annually. 