How to Search Kentucky Court Records (Start Here)

Kentucky court records are filed with the Circuit Clerk. The Circuit Court / District Court handles trial-level cases. Kentucky offers a statewide court search through KY CourtNet, which covers most case types across all counties courts.

What this page covers: Kentucky state court case records — criminal, civil, family, and probate filings. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (those are on PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.

Where to start: Use KY CourtNet for online case search. If you need documents beyond docket information, contact the Circuit Clerk in the specific county where the case was filed.

Common mistake: KY CourtNet covers state courts only. Federal cases filed in Kentucky (bankruptcy, federal criminal, federal civil) require PACER — a separate federal system.

Population
4,588,372
Households
1,810,400
Median Income
$60,183
Median Home Value
$173,300

Court Records Databases

9 official Kentucky court records sources.

Court Records Criminal Records Wants & Warrants Vital Records Voter Records Licenses Recorded Documents Property Records

Court Records

RENDERED: JUNE 20, 2025 TO BE PUBLISHED Supreme Court of Kentucky
Official Free
ON APPEAL FROM COURT OF APPEALS · V. NO. 2023-CA-0247 · HARDIN CIRCUIT COURT NO. 11-CR-00114 · HON. JOHN D. SIMCOE, JUDGE, HARDIN · CIRCUIT COURT · APPELLEE · AND · COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY REAL PARTY IN INTEREST · OPINION OF THE COURT BY JUSTICE KELLER ·
🌐 appellatepublic.kycourts.net
Kycourts
Official Free
Court Personnel Directory Find contact information for justices, judges, circuit court clerks, and court personnel · Select a Category: · Circuit Clerks · Circuit Judges · Court Administrators · Court Designated Worker Program Locations · Court of Appeals Judges · District Judges · ...
🌐 kcoj.kycourts.net
KY Court Dockets - Kentucky Court of Justice
Official Free
The recipient is solely responsible for verifying information received from this site through the cross-referencing of the official court record. The AOC shall not be liable to the recipient, or to any third party using the system or information obtained there from, for any damages whatsoever arising out of the use of this site. NOT AN OFFICIAL DOCKET - SUBJECT TO CHANGE · Last Updated: Select a County to Generate Docket · Kentucky Court of Justice | version: 2.0 | Terms of Use ·
🌐 kcoj.kycourts.net
Kentucky Court of Justice - Kentucky Court of Justice
Official Free
Supreme Court and State Law Library Temporary Location Information ​The Supreme Court of Kentucky's Capitol offices, the Supreme Court Clerk's Office ​and the State Law Library opened​ at their temporary home at 669 Chamberlin Ave. in late June 2025 after moving from the Capitol.
🌐 www.kycourts.gov
Request Court Records - Kentucky Court of Justice
Official Free
Call or visit the appropriate court clerk to request copies or access to court case records . ​Circuit, Family, District and Business Courts: If the case or proceeding was heard by the Circuit, District, Family or Business Court, contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in the county in which ...
🌐 www.kycourts.gov
Kentucky Eastern Bankruptcy Court's
Official Paid
All activities on this system for any purpose, and all access attempts, may be recorded and monitored or reviewed by persons authorized by the federal judiciary for improper use, protection of system security, performance of maintenance, and appropriate management by the judiciary of its systems.
🌐 ecf.kyeb.uscourts.gov
CM/ECF U.S. Eastern District of Kentucky Version 6.1-Confirm Request
Official Paid
Notice This is a Restricted Web Site for Official Court Business only. Unauthorized entry is prohibited and subject to prosecution under Title 18 of the U.S. Code. All activities and access attempts are logged · Instructions for filing: Enter your CM/ECF filer login and password if you are ...
🌐 ecf.kyed.uscourts.gov
Western District of Kentucky | United States Bankruptcy Court
Official Paid
Judge Mary Elisabeth Naumann of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky is accepting applications for a full-time Term Law Clerk. For more information,... ... On December 1, 2025, the following Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Official Bankruptcy Forms, and Director’s Bankruptcy Forms will be amended or adopted: Bankruptcy Rules 3002.1 and 8006; Official Form 410C13-M1 (new form), 410C13-M1R (new...
🌐 www.kywb.uscourts.gov
United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Official Paid
We cannot provide a description for this page right now
🌐 ecf.kywd.uscourts.gov

Kentucky Counties

120 Kentucky counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Jefferson Fayette Kenton Boone Warren Hardin Daviess Campbell Bullitt Adair Allen Anderson Ballard Barren

Frequently Asked Questions

Kentucky's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

Kentucky's court system is headed by the Kentucky Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court and District Court. Many Kentucky courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.

The Kentucky Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.

The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.

Kentucky vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Cabinet for Health and Family Services) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.

The Kentucky sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.

Last reviewed: