Kentucky Court Locations and Records
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Family cases in Kentucky are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court Division. Most Kentucky counties have a dedicated Family Court division inside the Circuit Court. Kentucky's 120 counties are grouped into judicial circuits.
The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official Kentucky directory and case record search are below.
Official Kentucky court locators
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Kentucky court and clerk directory (search by county) (Kentucky judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://kcoj.kycourts.net/ContactList/Search
KYeCourts / CourtNet 2.0 (Kentucky courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized statewide. https://kcoj.kycourts.net/kyecourts/login/guestlogin
Kentucky state courts website (Kentucky judicial branch): The official home of the Kentucky court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://courts.ky.gov
KYeCourts eFiling (KY Administrative Office of the Courts): Kentucky has eFiling, but as of mid-2026 people without a lawyer can only e-file small claims cases. For family court papers you file on paper with your circuit court clerk's office. https://kcoj.kycourts.net/kyecourts/Login
Kentucky court self-help resources (Kentucky courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Kentucky family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://kyjustice.org
KYeCourts / CourtNet 2.0: Free guest login (limited); paid for more. Fuller access uses the paid CourtNet 2.0 (from $5/mo). Confidential family/juvenile matters are restricted. https://kcoj.kycourts.net/kyecourts/login/guestlogin
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Official link data for Kentucky was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Which court hears family cases in Kentucky?
Family cases in Kentucky are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court Division. Most Kentucky counties have a dedicated Family Court division inside the Circuit Court. Kentucky's 120 counties are grouped into judicial circuits.
Can I look up an existing Kentucky case online?
KYeCourts / CourtNet 2.0 is the official search. Free guest login (limited); paid for more. Fuller access uses the paid CourtNet 2.0 (from $5/mo). Confidential family/juvenile matters are restricted.
Is the clerk the same as the court?
No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.