Christian County, KY Courts and Public Records
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The Christian County Circuit Court and District Court, based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, are the county's trial courts. The Kentucky Court of Justice is a unified statewide system, and the Circuit Court Clerk keeps the records of the Circuit, Family, District and Business courts for Christian County.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Christian County Circuit Court and District Court (Judicial Circuit 3) |
| Main Address | 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 |
| Main Phone | 270-889-6539 |
| Website | kycourts.gov county information page |
| Circuit Court Clerk | Paige Parker |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Hopkinsville) |
| Handles | Felonies and civil cases above the District Court limit in Circuit Court; misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, probate, juvenile matters and preliminary felony hearings in District Court; family matters in Circuit Court in many counties |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Kentucky); appeals, which go to the Kentucky Court of Appeals or Supreme Court of Kentucky; parking tickets (issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | No county search link is listed; call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539, or use the statewide site at kycourts.gov |
| Criminal Records Requests | Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539; statewide request page at Request Court Records |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Kentucky county pages list ePay as an online option; contact the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539 for the current payment page |
How to Search Christian County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Christian County court records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Hopkinsville.
Online
Go to kycourts.gov for the statewide Kentucky Court of Justice site.
Call the Circuit Court Clerk to confirm any online lookup for this county.
Best for: Checking case status before visiting
In Person
Go to 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office handles your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available by phone
By Phone
Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539.
Ask what details the clerk needs to locate a record.
Confirm the request process before you visit the office.
Best for: Quick questions about record requests
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
Christian County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Christian County courts handled an estimated 10,678 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 10,446. The estimate scales Kentucky statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~10,678
Total filings in CY 2024
~10,446
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~2,670
Filings per judicial position (4 estimated positions)
~-1.4%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~10,678 | ~10,833 | ~-1.4% |
| Total Dispositions | ~10,446 | ~10,678 | ~-2.2% |
| Criminal Filings | ~6,190 | ~6,345 | ~-2.4% |
| Civil Filings | ~2,012 | ~2,012 | ~+0.0% |
| Family Law Filings | ~1,006 | ~1,006 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~464 | ~464 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~139 | ~139 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~279 | ~279 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~4 | ~4 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kentucky statewide figures scaled by Christian County's 1.55% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Christian County?
Estimated total filings in Christian 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 | ~10,678 | ~10,446 | ~-1.4% |
| CY 2023 | ~10,833 | ~10,678 | ~+2.9% |
| CY 2022 | ~10,523 | ~10,368 | ~+4.6% |
| CY 2021 | ~10,059 | ~9,749 | ~+1.6% |
| CY 2020 | ~9,904 | ~9,440 | ~+1.6% |
Estimated filings changed +7.8% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 9,904 to 10,678. 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 Christian County's 1.55% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Christian County?
Criminal cases are estimated to be the largest category in Christian County, at about 58.0% of filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | ~6,190 | ~58.0% | ~-2.4% |
| Civil | ~2,012 | ~18.8% | ~+0.0% |
| Family law | ~1,006 | ~9.4% | ~+0.0% |
| Probate | ~464 | ~4.3% | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile | ~279 | ~2.6% | ~+0.0% |
| Mental health | ~139 | ~1.3% | ~+0.0% |
Civil cases are estimated as the fastest-growing category and criminal cases as the fastest-falling. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kentucky statewide figures scaled by Christian County's 1.55% share of the state population.
How Does Christian County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
Christian County is estimated to account for about 1.55% of the 690,000 cases filed in Kentucky courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Christian County | Kentucky | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~10,678 | 690,000 | ~1.55% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.4% | -1.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~2,670 | 2,875 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~2,612 | 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 Christian County's 1.55% share of the state population.
Christian County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Kentucky statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Christian 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 | 1282.8 | 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 Christian County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Christian County Courthouse Locations
Christian County has one Circuit Court Clerk location, in Hopkinsville. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the location and office for your case.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County Justice Center | 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 | 270-889-6539 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Christian County?
Most Christian County cases start in the Circuit Court or District Court. Federal cases are heard by the U.S. District Court for Kentucky, not this county court.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court | Traffic citations are handled in District Court. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | District Court hears misdemeanors. |
| Felony | Circuit Court | Circuit Court hears felonies, and District Court holds preliminary felony hearings. |
| DUI | District Court or Circuit Court | The charge decides the court, so confirm with the Circuit Court Clerk. |
| Domestic violence | District Court or Circuit Court | Criminal charges follow the misdemeanor or felony route; ask the clerk which division handles protective orders. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit Court or District Court | Circuit Court hears larger civil claims, and District Court hears smaller ones. |
| Small claims | District Court | Small claims are heard in District Court. |
| Eviction | District Court | Eviction cases are filed in District Court. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court (Family Court division where available) | Family matters are heard in Circuit Court or a Family Court division. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court (Family Court division where available) | Family matters in many counties are heard in Circuit Court. |
| Probate or estate | District Court | District Court handles probate matters. |
| Juvenile case | District Court | District Court handles juvenile matters. |
| Appeal | Circuit Court or Court of Appeals | Appeals from District Court go to Circuit Court, and Circuit Court decisions go to the Court of Appeals. |
Are Christian County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Christian County court records are public, with exceptions. Kentucky's Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to 61.884) covers public agency records, and court records access follows the Kentucky Supreme Court rules on court records.
Public records
Most records kept by the Circuit Court Clerk for the Circuit, Family, District and Business courts are open for inspection, subject to court rules.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available.
Online access
No county online case search is listed here. Check kycourts.gov for statewide information, and confirm with the clerk what can be viewed online.
In-person access
Visit the Circuit Court Clerk at 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, or call 270-889-6539 to confirm the records you need.
Fees
No fees are stated in the sources used for this page, so ask the Circuit Court Clerk before you request copies.
How to Search Christian County Court Records Online
No county online case search link is listed here, so start with the statewide Kentucky Court of Justice site and the Circuit Court Clerk.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family, probate or juvenile.
- Open kycourts.gov for the statewide Kentucky Court of Justice site.
- Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539 and give the party name or case number.
- Ask the clerk which case details are available online and which require a request.
- Request records you cannot find online through the Request Court Records page.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539 | Case details from the clerk | Confidential records are restricted |
| Traffic | District Court through the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539 | Case details from the clerk | Payments are handled separately |
| Civil | Circuit Court or District Court through the clerk at 270-889-6539 | Case details from the clerk | Sealed or restricted filings are not available |
| Small claims | District Court through the clerk at 270-889-6539 | Case details from the clerk | Documents may require a request |
| Family law | Circuit Court through the clerk at 270-889-6539 | Case details from the clerk | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | District Court through the clerk at 270-889-6539 | Case details from the clerk | Confirm with the clerk before visiting |
| Juvenile | Ask the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539 | Only information the clerk can release | Juvenile proceedings are closed |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Christian County
Fines and citations for Christian County can be paid at the Circuit Court Clerk's office or online through ePay.
- In person: Pay with cash, check or money order at the Circuit Court Clerk, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.
- Online with ePay: Pay through ePay; no ePay link is listed here, so ask the clerk at 270-889-6539 for the current payment page.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not through the traffic citation process.
Christian County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Christian County court records?
Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539 or visit 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. Statewide court information is at kycourts.gov.
Are Christian County court records public?
Most are, under Kentucky court rules and the Open Records Act, but juvenile, sealed, expunged and protective-order records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case in Christian County?
Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539 with the defendant's full name or case number. No county online search is listed here.
How do I find a court date in Christian County?
Check your citation or notice first, then call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-889-6539 to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Christian County?
Pay in person by cash, check or money order at the clerk's office, or online through ePay. Call the clerk at 270-889-6539 for the current payment page.
How many people live in Christian County?
The Census Bureau estimated 70,115 residents in 2025, compared with 71,436 in 2024.
Does this page show court filing counts for Christian County?
No. Court filing counts by county are not published here, so this page does not estimate them.
Is crime in Christian 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
Christian County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY, 42240 |
| Phone Number: | 270-889-6539 |
| Fax: | 270-889-6029 |
| Website: | https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Christian.aspx |
Useful Links
- Kentucky Court of Justice - Home: Official portal for Kentucky’s court system, offering information about courts, case search, dockets, and legal forms.
- Christian County Circuit Court Clerk - Court of Justice: Access local court services, case information, and online payment systems for Christian County, KY.
- KCOJ Docket - Kentucky Court of Justice: Search court records, dockets, and calendars across Kentucky’s courts for case management and tracking.
- CourtNet 2.0 - Kentucky Case Search: An online platform that provides access to civil and criminal case information from Kentucky's courts.
- How to Access Court Records - Kentucky Court of Justice: Guidelines and detailed instructions on accessing various court records and services offered online.
- Kentucky Bar Association - Home: State bar association providing resources, lawyer directories, and legal assistance programs for public and attorneys.
- Christian County Government - Welcome: Official Christian County website offering public services, local government directories, and community resources.
- Office of the Kentucky Attorney General: Legal resources, consumer protection, and law enforcement services offered by the state’s Attorney General office.
- U.S. Courts - Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: Official resource providing federal court information, case management tools, and judiciary news.
- University of Kentucky Legal Research - Kentucky Law: Guide to navigating Kentucky’s legal landscape, including statutes, regulations, case law, and legal research tools.
- Kentucky Revised Statutes - Legislative Research Commission: State’s statutory laws and legal codes available for public access and reference.
- ACLU of Kentucky - Your Rights in Court: Educational resource outlining the rights of individuals navigating the court system in Kentucky.
- Kentucky Justice Online: Provides resources and tools for accessing legal assistance and information for residents in Kentucky.
- Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy: Advocate providing free legal representation to indigent clients in criminal cases across Kentucky.
- Kentucky Equal Justice Center - Home: Advocacy organization for low-income individuals, offering legal resources and support across various issues.
- Kentucky State Records - Court Records: Online database for accessing public records and court documents from within the state of Kentucky.
- VINE - National Victim Notification Network: Service providing victims information about criminal cases and custody status changes in Kentucky.
- Kentucky Law Help - Legal Aid Network of Kentucky: Free legal aid and information for low-income individuals and families needing legal assistance in Kentucky.
- Department of Public Advocacy - Kentucky: State-supported service providing legal defense for indigent citizens when facing criminal charges.
- Kentucky Veterans Legal Services - Home: Dedicated resource offering legal help and services to veterans within the State of Kentucky.
Table of Contents
- Christian County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Christian County Court Records
- Christian County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Christian County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Christian County?
- How Does Christian County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
- Christian County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Christian County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Christian County?
- Are Christian County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Christian County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Christian County
- Christian County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links