Kentucky Counties Civil Court Records

Kentucky has 120 counties, each maintaining civil court records through the Circuit Court Clerk's office. Circuit Courts handle civil matters over $5,000, contested probate cases, and appeals from District Court. District Courts process civil cases up to $5,000 and small claims up to $2,500. Select a county below to find contact information for the Circuit Court Clerk and learn how to access civil court records in that jurisdiction.

Civil Court Records by County

The following counties maintain civil court records through their Circuit Court Clerk offices. Each page contains specific contact information, office hours, and procedures for requesting case documents.

How to Access Civil Court Records by County

Each Kentucky county maintains civil court records through its Circuit Court Clerk's office. These constitutional officers process, manage, and maintain records for Circuit, Family, and District courts. You can access civil court records in person during regular business hours or search limited information online through the CourtNet 2.0 system.

For cases filed within the past 15 years, contact the Circuit Court Clerk directly. Records between 15 and 35 years old are stored at the State Records Center. Contact state.records@ky.gov or call 502-564-3617 for these files. Records older than 35 years are preserved at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Only the court clerk can advise on the location or availability of specific civil court records.

Note: Courts establish their own access rules for case records. Case files are not subject to the Kentucky Open Records Act under KRS 61.870(1)(e).