Bracken County, KY Courts and Public Records
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The Circuit Court and District Court in Bracken County serve as the county's trial courts within the 19th Judicial Circuit. The elected Circuit Court Clerk keeps the records of the Circuit, Family, District and Business courts.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Circuit Court and District Court of Bracken County (19th Judicial Circuit) |
| Main Address | Bracken County Judicial Center, 132 W. Miami St., Brooksville, KY 41004 |
| Main Phone | 606-735-3328 (Circuit Court Clerk) |
| Website | Kentucky Court of Justice county information page |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Brooksville) |
| Handles | Felonies, civil cases above the District Court limit, and appeals from District Court in Circuit Court; misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, probate, juvenile matters, and preliminary felony hearings in District Court; family matters in Circuit Court |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Kentucky) and parking tickets (the citing agency) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 |
| Fine Payment | Cash, check, or money order at the clerk's office, and online with ePay; call the clerk for current options |
How to Search Bracken County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if known, and approximate dates ready before you search. Bracken County records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk.
Online
Go to kycourts.gov for statewide court information.
Call the Circuit Court Clerk to confirm which records are available online.
Ask the clerk about any charges before you request copies.
Best for: Learning which records are available
In Person
Go to 132 W. Miami St., Brooksville, KY 41004.
Bring the full name, case number, and approximate dates.
Ask the Circuit Court Clerk for records and copies.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call 606-735-3328 to reach the Circuit Court Clerk.
Give the full name, case number, and approximate dates.
Ask what the clerk needs before sending a written request.
Best for: Confirming which records the clerk can release
Search by Name on KentuckyCourts.org
Go to KentuckyCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Bracken County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Bracken County courts handled an estimated 1,278 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 1,250. The estimate scales Kentucky statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~1,278
Total filings in CY 2024
~1,250
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~1,278
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~-1.4%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~1,278 | ~1,296 | ~-1.4% |
| Total Dispositions | ~1,250 | ~1,278 | ~-2.2% |
| Criminal Filings | ~741 | ~759 | ~-2.4% |
| Civil Filings | ~241 | ~241 | ~+0.0% |
| Family Law Filings | ~120 | ~120 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~56 | ~56 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~17 | ~17 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~33 | ~33 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kentucky statewide figures scaled by Bracken County's 0.19% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Bracken County?
Estimated total filings in Bracken County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | ~1,278 | ~1,250 | ~-1.4% |
| CY 2023 | ~1,296 | ~1,278 | ~+2.9% |
| CY 2022 | ~1,259 | ~1,241 | ~+4.6% |
| CY 2021 | ~1,204 | ~1,167 | ~+1.6% |
| CY 2020 | ~1,185 | ~1,130 | ~+1.6% |
Estimated filings changed +7.8% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 1,185 to 1,278. The largest annual change was +4.6% in CY 2022. The latest change of -1.4% reflects statewide Kentucky trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kentucky statewide figures scaled by Bracken County's 0.19% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Bracken County?
The Circuit Court and District Court in Bracken County hear the case types below. Case counts by type are not published here for the county.
| Case Type | Court |
|---|---|
| Felonies | Circuit Court |
| Preliminary felony hearings | District Court |
| Nontraffic misdemeanors | District Court |
| Traffic citations | District Court |
| Civil cases above the District Court limit | Circuit Court |
| Small claims and civil cases within the District Court limit | District Court |
| Family matters, such as domestic relations | Circuit Court, or Family Court where the circuit has one |
| Probate | District Court |
| Juvenile matters | District Court |
| Appeals from District Court | Circuit Court |
How Does Bracken County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
Bracken County is estimated to account for about 0.19% of the 690,000 cases filed in Kentucky courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Bracken County | Kentucky | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~1,278 | 690,000 | ~0.19% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.4% | -1.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,278 | 2,875 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,250 | 2,812 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~58.0% | 58.0% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~18.8% | 18.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~9.4% | 9.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide Kentucky figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kentucky statewide figures scaled by Bracken County's 0.19% share of the state population.
Bracken County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Kentucky statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Bracken County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 7.5% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 100% of Kentucky's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
9,959
Violent crimes, Kentucky statewide, 2025
59,098
Property crimes, Kentucky statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
216.2
Violent crime rate per 100K, Kentucky statewide, 2025 (population 4,606,864)
-7.5%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Kentucky statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (69,057 vs 74,690)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 192 | 4.2 | 291 | -34.0% |
| Rape | 1,650 | 35.8 | 1,765 | -6.5% |
| Robbery | 1,369 | 29.7 | 1,657 | -17.4% |
| Aggravated assault | 6,748 | 146.5 | 6,697 | +0.8% |
| Violent crimes total | 9,959 | 216.2 | 10,410 | -4.3% |
| Burglary | 7,813 | 169.6 | 9,188 | -15.0% |
| Larceny-theft | 42,056 | 912.9 | 43,970 | -4.4% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8,893 | 193.0 | 10,698 | -16.9% |
| Property crimes total | 59,098 | 1,282.8 | 64,280 | -8.1% |
Rates use the Kentucky 2025 population of 4,606,864. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Bracken County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Bracken County Courthouse Locations
Bracken County has one Circuit Court and District Court location, at the courthouse in Brooksville. Check your notice or ticket for the division and courtroom before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken County Judicial Center (Brooksville) | 132 W. Miami St., Brooksville, KY 41004 Mailing address: P.O. Box 205, Brooksville, KY 41004 | 606-735-3328 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Bracken County?
The Circuit Court and District Court in Bracken County divide case types between them, and the Circuit Court Clerk keeps the records for both. Federal cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for Kentucky.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court | Traffic citations are handled by District Court, so contact the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 with your citation. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the District Court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | District Court hears misdemeanor cases. |
| Felony | Circuit Court | Circuit Court hears felonies, and District Court holds preliminary felony hearings. |
| DUI | District Court or Circuit Court | Misdemeanor DUI charges go to District Court, and felony DUI charges go to Circuit Court. |
| Domestic violence | District Court or Circuit Court | The route depends on the charge, so ask the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 about protective orders. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit Court or District Court | Circuit Court hears civil cases above the District Court limit, and District Court hears smaller claims. |
| Small claims | District Court | Small claims are heard in District Court. |
| Eviction | District Court | Eviction cases are heard in District Court. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court, or Family Court where the circuit has one | Family matters are handled in Circuit Court or Family Court, depending on the circuit. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court, or Family Court where the circuit has one | Family matters are handled in Circuit Court or Family Court, depending on the circuit. |
| Probate or estate | District Court | Probate matters are heard in District Court. |
| Juvenile case | District Court | Juvenile matters are heard in District Court and their records are confidential. |
| Appeal | Circuit Court, or the Court of Appeals | Circuit Court hears appeals from District Court, and the Court of Appeals hears appeals from Circuit Court. |
Are Bracken County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Bracken County court records are public under Kentucky Supreme Court rules on access to court records, with exceptions set by law and court order.
Public records
Most case files in the Circuit and District courts are open to the public, including dockets, filings, and orders, unless a law or court order restricts them.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health, and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available.
Online access
No county case search portal is listed here. Visit kycourts.gov for statewide court information, and request copies through the Kentucky Court of Justice Request Court Records page, which applies statewide.
In-person access
Visit the Circuit Court Clerk at Bracken County Judicial Center, 132 W. Miami St., Brooksville, KY 41004, to view or request records. Call 606-735-3328 to confirm which office holds your case.
Fees
This page does not list copy fees, so ask the Circuit Court Clerk for current charges before you request records.
How to Search Bracken County Court Records Online
No county case search portal is listed for Bracken County, so use the statewide court website and the Circuit Court Clerk to find case information.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Go to kycourts.gov for statewide court information, or call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 to confirm the search options.
- Search by party name or case number only if the clerk confirms a search option applies to your case type.
- Review the case details you can access, and note the case number and any court date.
- Call or visit the Circuit Court Clerk to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 | Case information the clerk can release | Confidential records are restricted |
| Traffic | District Court records through the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 | Citation and case information the clerk can release | Parking tickets are handled by the issuing agency |
| Civil | Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 | Case information the clerk can release | Sealed or restricted filings are not released |
| Small claims | District Court records through the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 | Case information the clerk can release | Confirm document access with the clerk |
| Family law | Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 | Case information the clerk can release | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | District Court records through the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 | Case information the clerk can release | Confirm document access with the clerk |
| Juvenile | Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 | Not publicly available | Juvenile records are confidential |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Bracken County
Fines and citations for Bracken County are paid through the Circuit Court Clerk, and the clerk can confirm which payment methods apply to your case.
- At the clerk's office: Pay by cash, check, or money order at Bracken County Judicial Center, 132 W. Miami St., Brooksville, KY 41004.
- Online: Pay with ePay. No payment link is listed here, so call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 for the current link.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the District Court. Traffic citations are handled by District Court.
Bracken County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Bracken County court records?
Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 or visit 132 W. Miami St., Brooksville, KY 41004, and check kycourts.gov for statewide court information.
Are Bracken County court records public?
Most are open to the public under Kentucky court access rules, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, and other confidential records are not publicly available.
How do I find a criminal case?
Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328 with the defendant's full name and approximate dates, since no county case search portal is listed here.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket, notice, or summons, or call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-735-3328.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay at the Circuit Court Clerk's office by cash, check, or money order, or online with ePay. Call 606-735-3328 for the current options.
How many cases are filed in Bracken County each year?
Court filing counts are not published here by county. The county population was 8,511 in 2025, up 49 from 2024.
What is the most common type of case?
Case counts by type are not available here for the county, so the most common type cannot be confirmed from this page.
Is crime in Bracken County rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 4.3% to 9,959 in 2025 from 10,410 in 2024, and property crimes fell 8.1% to 59,098 from 64,280, as reported to the FBI. These are Kentucky statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Bracken County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 132 W. Miami St., Brooksville, KY, 41004 |
| Phone Number: | 606-735-3328 |
| Fax: | 606-735-3900 |
| Website: | https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Bracken.aspx |
Useful Links
- Kentucky Court of Justice - The official website for Kentucky state court information, providing a comprehensive overview of state judicial resources.
- Bracken County, KY Official Website - Visit the official government website of Bracken County to access valuable resources and service information.
- Kentucky Court of Justice - Visit Website - Access public case and court record information from the Kentucky Court of Justice's dedicated online portal.
- Kentucky Vital Records - Obtain birth, death, marriage, and divorce records from the Kentucky Department for Public Health's Office of Vital Statistics.
- Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks - Information about circuit court clerks in Kentucky, including their various duties and record access procedures.
- Bracken County Circuit Court Clerk - Find contact information and details pertaining to the Circuit Court Clerk in Bracken County.
- Kentucky Legal Aid - Protection Orders - Information on obtaining protective orders for individuals experiencing domestic violence in Kentucky.
- Access to Justice Foundation - Kentucky - A non-profit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to legal assistance for low-income individuals.
- Find A Grave - Kentucky - Explore historical records and burial information for cemeteries in Kentucky, including Bracken County.
- Kentucky Office of the Public Records - Access public records from the Kentucky Office of Property Valuation and obtain property-related documents and assessments.
- Kentucky Bar Association - Legal Information - Professional resources, legal education tools, and publications for attorneys and the public.
- Kentucky Legislative Research Commission - Access legislative records, research briefs, and policy information relevant to Kentucky state law.
- Kentucky Sheriffs' Association - An overview of law enforcement activities, community outreach programs, and sheriff's department contact information across Kentucky.
- Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy - Providing legal advocacy and support services for indigent criminal defendants in Kentucky.
- Kentucky Family Court System - Learn about family court jurisdiction, case types, and access to family legal resources in Kentucky.
- Find a Kentucky Lawyer – Justia - A directory of licensed attorneys practicing in Kentucky with specialties in various areas of law.
- ACLU of Kentucky - Legal Assistance - Access civil liberties guidance and services offered by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky.
- U.S. Eastern District Court of Kentucky - Federal court records and historical data specific to the Eastern District of Kentucky.
- Common Cause Kentucky - A nonprofit organization promoting transparency and accountability in government through legal advocacy.
- NCSL - Kentucky State Policy Resources - Research national and state-level legislative information, policy articles, and briefs relevant to Kentucky.
Table of Contents
- Bracken County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Bracken County Court Records
- Bracken County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Bracken County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Bracken County?
- How Does Bracken County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
- Bracken County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Bracken County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Bracken County?
- Are Bracken County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Bracken County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Bracken County
- Bracken County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links