Ky. Rev. Stat. § 23A.080 : — JUDICIAL BRANCHCIRCUIT COURT — Appeals from District Court - Issuance of writs by Circuit Court TEXT PDF (1) A direct appeal may be taken from District Court to Circuit Court from any final action of the District Court. (2) The Circuit Court may issue all writs necessary in aid of its appellate jurisdiction, or the complete determination of any cause within its appellate jurisdiction. KRS 23A.080 Effective:1/2/1978 Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 482, effective1/2/1978.