--- title: "John F. Vincent | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-f-vincent-circuit-judge-kentucky-circuit-court-32nd-judicial-circuit-division-2-ky" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-29" --- # John F. Vincent Kentucky 32nd Judicial Circuit Court · Circuit Judge ## Profile - Court: Kentucky 32nd Judicial Circuit Court - State: Kentucky - Role: Circuit Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-29 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote hearing platform Scope: statewide Kentucky Court of Justice publishes statewide instructions for using Zoom to participate in remote court proceedings. Evidence excerpt: This page provides general instructions about how to use Zoom to participate in a remote court proceeding. [Kentucky Court of Justice: Remote Court General Instructions](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/Pages/Remote-Court-Information.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### video voice content sharing Scope: statewide Kentucky identifies Zoom as a platform that supports video, voice, and content sharing for desktops, mobile devices, phones, and room systems. Evidence excerpt: Zoom is a videoconferencing platform that offers video, voice and content sharing for desktops, mobile devices, phones and room systems. [Kentucky Court of Justice: Remote Court General Instructions](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/Pages/Remote-Court-Information.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### county login information Scope: statewide Kentucky directs parties to obtain specific remote-court login information from the circuit court clerk for the county where they are scheduled to appear. Evidence excerpt: To request specific login information for your court event, contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in the county in which you are scheduled to appear. [Kentucky Court of Justice: Remote Court General Instructions](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/Pages/Remote-Court-Information.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Boyd.aspx) - [Official roster](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Boyd.aspx) - [Kentucky Court of Justice official judicial roster](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Boyd.aspx) - [Kentucky Court of Justice: Remote Court General Instructions](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/Pages/Remote-Court-Information.aspx) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-f-vincent-circuit-judge-kentucky-circuit-court-32nd-judicial-circuit-division-2-ky", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-f-vincent-circuit-judge-kentucky-circuit-court-32nd-judicial-circuit-division-2-ky", "name": "John F. Vincent | KnowJudges", "description": "John F. 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Vincent, born on October 5, 1959, is an American jurist and former politician from Kentucky - His professional experience reflects a combination of legislative and judicial service, providing him with a broad understanding of Kentucky law and governance - The Boyd County Justice Center serves as the primary location for court proceedings under his jurisdiction, and the Circuit Court Clerk’s office maintains records of cases he presides over - As a circuit court judge, he presides over civil, criminal, family, and business cases within Boyd County, Kentucky, and manages court proceedings in accordance with Kentucky law Vincent’s judicial responsibilities include overseeing trials, ruling on motions, and ensuring the fair administration of justice in his circuit - representing his district after winning a special election following the death of Don Farley