Judge orders former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin to attend next court hearing in person, not by Zoom

Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has been ordered to appear in person for his next court hearing and will not be allowed to participate remotely by Zoom, WKYT reported on June 24, 2026.

The ruling requires Bevin to physically attend the next scheduled proceeding in the case, closing the door on a virtual appearance option that would have allowed him to join from a remote location.

WKYT’s report did not indicate that the order changes other aspects of the case schedule, but it does establish a firm attendance requirement for the next hearing date set by the court.

Court orders limiting remote participation can affect both defendants and attorneys by requiring travel, in-person client conferences, and physical security screening at the courthouse, as well as altering logistical planning around the hearing.

The practical effect is that Bevin’s next appearance will occur in the courtroom environment rather than through video conferencing, with the court able to directly manage in-person proceedings and document the defendant’s presence.

It was not immediately clear from the report what specific arguments or legal basis the court cited for requiring in-person attendance, and additional filings or a court order would be needed to fully detail the reasoning.

Bevin and his legal team are expected to comply with the in-person directive for the next hearing unless the court revisits the order before the scheduled date.