Carroll County, KY Courts and Public Records
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The Carroll County Circuit Court and District Court, in Judicial Circuit 15, serve as the county's trial courts. The Circuit Court Clerk keeps the records of the Circuit, Family, District and Business courts.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Circuit Court and District Court, Judicial Circuit 15 |
| Main Address | 802 Clay St., Carrollton, KY 41008 |
| Main Phone | 502-732-4305 |
| Website | kycourts.gov (statewide Kentucky Court of Justice site with county information) |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Carrollton) |
| Handles | Felonies and civil cases above the District Court limit in Circuit Court; appeals from District Court in Circuit Court; family matters in many counties; misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, probate and juvenile matters, and preliminary felony hearings in District Court |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Kentucky); parking tickets (issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | No case search link is listed for Carroll County. Call or visit the Circuit Court Clerk, or use the Kentucky Court of Justice site |
| Criminal Records Requests | Circuit Court Clerk, 502-732-4305; request records through the statewide Request Court Records page |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Fines can be paid online with ePay; confirm with the Circuit Court Clerk at 502-732-4305 |
How to Search Carroll County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Carroll County court records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Carrollton.
Online
Go to the Request Court Records page to start a records request.
Go to kycourts.gov for county court information and clerk contact details.
Ask the clerk whether a case search is available for your case type.
Best for: Starting a records request
In Person
Go to the William L. Wheeler Hall of Justice, 802 Clay St., Carrollton, KY 41008.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which records are available at the counter.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 502-732-4305 before your visit.
Ask which records the clerk can copy and what each request requires.
Confirm the case number and any copy charges before you visit.
Best for: Confirming what records are available
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
Carroll County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Carroll County courts handled an estimated 1,671 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 1,635. The estimate scales Kentucky statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~1,671
Total filings in CY 2024
~1,635
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~1,671
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~-1.4%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~1,671 | ~1,695 | ~-1.4% |
| Total Dispositions | ~1,635 | ~1,671 | ~-2.2% |
| Criminal Filings | ~969 | ~993 | ~-2.4% |
| Civil Filings | ~315 | ~315 | ~+0.0% |
| Family Law Filings | ~157 | ~157 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~73 | ~73 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~22 | ~22 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~44 | ~44 | ~+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 Carroll County's 0.24% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Carroll County?
Estimated total filings in Carroll 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 | ~1,671 | ~1,635 | ~-1.4% |
| CY 2023 | ~1,695 | ~1,671 | ~+2.9% |
| CY 2022 | ~1,647 | ~1,622 | ~+4.6% |
| CY 2021 | ~1,574 | ~1,526 | ~+1.5% |
| CY 2020 | ~1,550 | ~1,477 | ~+1.5% |
Estimated filings changed +7.8% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 1,550 to 1,671. 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 Carroll County's 0.24% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Carroll County?
The Carroll County Circuit Court and District Court hear criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family, probate and juvenile matters. Case counts by type are not published in this section.
| Case Type | Heard In | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Felonies | Circuit Court | District Court holds preliminary felony hearings. |
| Misdemeanors | District Court | District Court hears misdemeanor cases. |
| Traffic | District Court | Traffic citations are heard in District Court. |
| Civil cases above the District Court limit | Circuit Court | Circuit Court hears larger civil claims. |
| Small claims | District Court | Smaller civil claims are heard in District Court. |
| Family matters | Circuit Court | Family matters are heard in Circuit Court in many counties and in Family Court divisions where they exist. |
| Probate | District Court | Probate matters are heard in District Court. |
| Juvenile matters | District Court | Juvenile matters are heard in District Court. |
| Appeals from District Court | Circuit Court | Further appeals go to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Kentucky. |
How Does Carroll County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
Carroll County is estimated to account for about 0.24% of the 690,000 cases filed in Kentucky courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Carroll County | Kentucky | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~1,671 | 690,000 | ~0.24% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.4% | -1.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,671 | 2,875 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,635 | 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 Carroll County's 0.24% share of the state population.
Carroll County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Kentucky statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Carroll 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 Carroll County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Carroll County Courthouse Locations
Carroll County has 1 Circuit Court Clerk location, in Carrollton. Check your case notice for the assigned courtroom before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L. Wheeler Hall of Justice (Carrollton) | 802 Clay St., Carrollton, KY 41008 | 502-732-4305 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Carroll County?
Carroll County cases are heard in the Circuit Court and District Court of Judicial Circuit 15. Federal cases are heard in the U.S. District Court for Kentucky, and parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court | Traffic citations are heard in District Court. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | The court does not handle parking tickets. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | District Court hears misdemeanor cases. |
| Felony | Circuit Court | Circuit Court tries felonies, after District Court preliminary hearings. |
| DUI | District Court or Circuit Court | The court depends on the charge, so check your paperwork. |
| Domestic violence | District Court or Circuit Court | Criminal charges follow the misdemeanor or felony route. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit Court or District Court | Larger claims go to Circuit Court and smaller claims go to District Court. |
| Small claims | District Court | Small claims are heard in District Court. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court | Family matters are heard in Circuit Court in many counties, and in Family Court divisions where they exist. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court | Family matters are heard in Circuit Court in many counties, and in Family Court divisions where they exist. |
| Probate or estate | District Court | Probate matters are heard in District Court. |
| Juvenile case | District Court | Juvenile matters are heard in District Court. |
| Appeal | Circuit Court | Appeals from District Court go to Circuit Court, then to the Kentucky Court of Appeals. |
Are Carroll County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Carroll County court records are public, with exceptions. Kentucky Supreme Court rules on access to court records and the court's own rules govern access in general terms.
Public records
Most case files in the Circuit, Family, District and Business courts are open to the public, subject to the exceptions below.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available.
Online access
The statewide Request Court Records page on kycourts.gov starts a records request. No county case search link is listed, so ask the Circuit Court Clerk at 502-732-4305 which records are available online.
In-person access
Visit the Circuit Court Clerk at the William L. Wheeler Hall of Justice, 802 Clay St., Carrollton, KY 41008, to view or request records. Call 502-732-4305 to confirm which office holds your case.
Fees
No copy fees are listed in this section. Ask the Circuit Court Clerk about any charges before you request copies.
How to Search Carroll County Court Records Online
Use the statewide Kentucky Court of Justice resources and the Circuit Court Clerk to find Carroll County court records, and request documents that are not online from the clerk.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate or juvenile.
- Go to kycourts.gov or call the Circuit Court Clerk at 502-732-4305 to confirm which records are available.
- Search by party name or case number only if the clerk confirms a search option for your case type.
- Review the case details you can access, such as the case status.
- Request documents that are not online from the Circuit Court Clerk, using the Request Court Records page if needed.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Circuit Court Clerk, 502-732-4305 | Case information as the clerk confirms | No public case search link is listed; documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | Circuit Court Clerk, 502-732-4305 | Case information as the clerk confirms | Fines can be paid online with ePay; confirm with the clerk |
| Civil | Circuit Court Clerk, 502-732-4305 | Case information as the clerk confirms | Documents may require the clerk |
| Small claims | Circuit Court Clerk, 502-732-4305 | Case information as the clerk confirms | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | Circuit Court Clerk, 502-732-4305 | Case information as the clerk confirms | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Circuit Court Clerk, 502-732-4305 | Case information as the clerk confirms | Ask the clerk which probate records are available |
| Juvenile | Circuit Court Clerk, 502-732-4305 | Juvenile information only as the clerk allows | Juvenile records are not publicly available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Carroll County
Carroll County fines and citations are paid at the Circuit Court Clerk's office or online with ePay, and the clerk can confirm the details.
- In person: Pay by cash, check or money order at the Circuit Court Clerk's office, 802 Clay St., Carrollton, KY 41008.
- Online: Pay fines online with ePay. Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 502-732-4305 to confirm how to access ePay for your case.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the court.
Carroll County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Carroll County court records?
Call or visit the Circuit Court Clerk at 502-732-4305 or 802 Clay St., Carrollton, KY 41008, or start a request on the statewide Request Court Records page.
Are Carroll County court records public?
Most are public, 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 502-732-4305 with the defendant's name and ask which records are available.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket or notice first, or call the Circuit Court Clerk at 502-732-4305.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay in person at the clerk's office by cash, check or money order, or online with ePay. Call 502-732-4305 to confirm how to pay your ticket.
How many cases are filed in Carroll County each year?
Court filing counts by county are not published in this section, so no annual total is shown.
What is the most common type of case?
Case counts by type are not published in this section. The Circuit and District Courts hear criminal, civil, family and juvenile matters.
Is crime in Carroll 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.
Useful Links
- Kentucky Court of Justice - Official portal for Kentucky's court system, providing access to court rules, directories, and general information about courts.
- Kentucky County Court Information - Access basic details about Carroll County and other counties, including local court contacts and addresses.
- Carroll County Clerk’s Office - Obtain public records, property records, marriage licenses, and other local services specific to Carroll County, Kentucky.
- Kentucky Court Records - Instructions and resources on accessing Kentucky court records, including procedures for requesting case documents.
- Kentucky Court Calendar - View schedules and calendars for court sessions across Kentucky, including district, circuit, and family courts.
- Find a Court in Kentucky - Locate Kentucky courts, useful for searching courts by county, zip code, or using district maps.
- Legal Help - Kentucky Court of Justice - Provides guidance for those seeking legal assistance, including help with legal forms and understanding court processes.
- Self-Help Legal Resources - A self-representation guide for those planning to represent themselves in Kentucky courts without a lawyer.
- ACLU Kentucky Court Watch Program - Monitors courts across the state to promote fair and just treatment under the law for all individuals.
- Kentucky Bar Association - Professional association for Kentucky's attorneys, offering resources and information about finding legal representation.
- Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Provides resources and support for domestic violence survivors navigating through the legal system in Kentucky.
- Court Fees - Kentucky Court of Justice - Details about fees associated with filing cases in Kentucky courts along with guidelines for fee waivers.
- Carroll County Driver Licensing - Information on obtaining or renewing driver licenses in Carroll County, necessary record checks may involve court data.
- Family & Children Services - Kentucky Courts - Resources available in family courts, including information on divorce, custody, and child welfare services.
- Kentucky Legal Aid - Non-profit offering free legal support and resources to low-income residents in Carroll County and throughout Kentucky.
- Kentucky Family Court Program - Integrated court system designed to address legal issues involving children and families, providing a supportive network.
- Probate Resources - Kentucky Court of Justice - Guides and resources for probate court procedures involving estate settlement, wills, and guardianship in Kentucky.
- Kentucky Justice Online - Online resource for public legal information and access to self-help law materials tailored for Kentucky residents.
- Better Business Bureau - Kentucky - Provides information about business-related disputes, relevant for small claims court in Carroll County, Kentucky.
- Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Non-profit organization supporting criminal defense attorneys and addressing criminal justice issues in Kentucky.
Table of Contents
- Carroll County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Carroll County Court Records
- Carroll County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Carroll County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Carroll County?
- How Does Carroll County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
- Carroll County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Carroll County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Carroll County?
- Are Carroll County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Carroll County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Carroll County
- Carroll County Court Records FAQ
- Useful Links