Ky. Const. art. I, § 140

Section 140 County Court for each county -- Judge -- Compensation -- Commission -- Removal. There shall be established in each county now existing, or which may be hereafter created, in this State, a Court, to be styled the County Court, to consist of a Judge, who shall be a conservator of the peace, and shall receive such compensation for his services as may be prescribed by law. He shall be commissioned by the Governor, and shall vacate his office by removal from the county in which he may have been elected. Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891. History: Not yet amended.