Rupert is a district court judge for the 37th District Court in Kentucky.

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Rupert is currently a district court judge for the 37th District Court, which serves Carter, Elliott, and Morgan counties in Kentucky. He was first elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2014. 

Rupert is currently a district court judge for the 37th District Court. He was first elected in 2010.

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- 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. 