Free links to official Kentucky state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 120 counties.
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.
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Kentucky court URLs verified against the official .gov / state-judiciary publisher on the review date. 5 primary .gov / .uscourts.gov sources cited below.
Kentucky Court Records — Key Numbers (FY2025)
Kentucky's Research & Statistics office provides interactive dashboards with monthly caseload data by category.
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How to access court records — typical costs
Search online
$0
View docket entry
$0
Download document
$1
Certified copy
$5
Expungement filing
$50
Unit: USD typical fee. Fees and access policies vary by court; see Primary Sources below.
What Changed in 2026 — Kentucky Court Records
2026
Kentucky FY2025 caseload report active
The Kentucky Court of Justice publishes its current FY2025 case filings, dispositions, and trends on the official statistics portal.
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 ·
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 ·
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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...
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.
Kentucky's trial courts publish case lookups through the Kentucky Court of Justice. Start at www.kycourts.gov — most case dockets, filings, and hearing calendars are searchable by name, case number, or filing date. County-level clerks publish additional searches; see the cards below for direct county court links.
Is there a free statewide court case search in Kentucky?▼
The Kentucky Court of Justice operates Kentucky's official statewide judicial portal at www.kycourts.gov. Basic case lookups are typically free of charge; certified copies and bulk-data exports may incur a per-document or per-search fee. Federal cases for Kentucky residents are searched separately through PACER.
What's the difference between trial and appellate courts in Kentucky?▼
Trial courts in Kentucky handle the original filing of civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters. Appellate courts review questions of law from trial-court decisions. The Kentucky Court of Justice publishes the full court structure, judge rosters, and jurisdiction maps at www.kycourts.gov.
How far back do Kentucky court records go online?▼
Online coverage varies by court and case type. Most Kentucky county courts have digitized records from approximately the late 1990s or early 2000s forward; older case files may require an in-person clerk visit or a written record request. Check the Kentucky Court of Justice portal at www.kycourts.gov for each court's coverage window.
Are sealed or expunged Kentucky cases visible in the online search?▼
No. Kentucky courts redact or remove sealed, expunged, juvenile, and certain confidential records from public-facing searches as required by state statute and court rule. If a record was previously visible and has since been sealed, it will no longer appear in the Kentucky Court of Justice portal. For verification you can contact the county clerk where the case was filed.
