No. 26-5953 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
 
Title: William Meece, Petitioner
v.
John R. Grise, Judge, Circuit Court of Kentucky, Warren County, et al.
Docketed: October 27, 2026
Linked with: 26A362
Lower Ct: Supreme Court of Kentucky
   Case Numbers: (2025-SC-0299-OA)
   Decision Date: February 19, 2026
   Rehearing Denied: June 25, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
Sep 11 2026 Application (26A362) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 23, 2026 to October 23, 2026, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Main Document Lower Court Orders/Opinions Lower Court Orders/Opinions Proof of Service
Sep 21 2026 Application (26A362) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until October 23, 2026.
Oct 21 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 27, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service
Nov 04 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 27, 2026 to January 11, 2027, submitted to The Clerk.
Main Document
Nov 05 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including January 11, 2027.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
Kathryn Bertel Parish
Counsel of Record
Carlyle Parish, LLC
3407 Jefferson, #128
St. Louis, MO 63118

Kay@carlyleparishlaw.com
Ph: 3142777670
Party name: William Meece


Attorneys for Respondents
Kristin Leigh Conder
Counsel of Record
Office of the Kentucky Attorney General
1024 Capital Center Drive
Suite 200
Frankfort, KY 40601

kristin.conder@ky.gov
Ph: 502-696-5342
Party name: Commonwealth of Kentucky