Kentucky Court Access
Kentucky Public Court Records
Start with the Kentucky judiciary statewide case lookup for trial-court dockets, then use your county Circuit Court Clerk for files and copies.
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Find Kentucky trial-court case information and dockets.
Statewide judiciary online case search.
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Best first step
Use the Kentucky judiciary statewide case search for Circuit and District Court matters.
Often searchable online
Public case listings and docket activity when available.
Often requires clerk or courthouse
Full case files, exhibits, certified copies, and older or limited-access records.
Official Kentucky court record paths
| Official Path | Best For | How to Access | What You May Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| State trial courts (Circuit and District) — online case search | Most criminal, civil, traffic, and small-claims dockets statewide. | Open the Kentucky judiciary online case search and look up the case. | Public case listings, docket entries, and scheduling as released. |
| County Circuit Court Clerk (records counter) | Case file pulls, certified copies, and records not shown online. | Contact or visit the county Circuit Court Clerk and request the file or copy. | Official case file materials and certifications. |
| State appellate courts — docket access | Court of Appeals and Supreme Court case tracking. | Use the Kentucky appellate docket access to review appeal activity. | Appellate docket entries, opinions when released, and scheduling. |
| Courthouse public terminals | On-site docket lookups and local case viewing. | Use the public access terminals at the courthouse during counter hours. | Docket views and local indexes available on-site. |
Quick help
I cannot find a case online. What should I do?
Contact the county Circuit Court Clerk where the case was filed and request a file pull or docket printout.
How do I get a certified copy of a judgment?
Request a certified copy from the county Circuit Court Clerk for the case and confirm any identification and payment steps.
Where do I search appeals?
Use the Kentucky appellate docket access for appeals; for underlying trial documents, ask the county Circuit Court Clerk.