Jenny Hines

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Jenny is from Paducah, Kentucky. She attended Reidland High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Murray State University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. She lives with her husband, Eddie Jones, and their two children in Paducah, Kentucky.

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Jenny Hines previously ran for Division 1 judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals 1st Appellate District in 2020 and did not win.

Hines prepares to take on McCracken County District Judge role ...

Judge of the Court of Appeals Chris McNeill vs. Jenny Hines

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Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Is a member of the National Rifle Association, the NAACP, and the Lions Club.

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

Has experience practicing in a variety of areas of law and in courts statewide, including federal court.

As an attorney for the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Hines researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to the judge on the court's decisions, procedures, and rules.

Legal Experience

- 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. 

Kentucky District Court Judge, District 2

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