Grant County, KY Courts and Public Records
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The Grant County Circuit Court and District Court serve as the county's trial courts. Circuit Court handles felonies and larger civil cases, while District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, and juvenile matters.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Grant County Circuit Court and District Court (Judicial Circuit 15), part of the Kentucky Court of Justice |
| Main Address | Grant County Judicial Center, 224 S. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097 |
| Main Phone | 859-824-4467 |
| Judicial Circuit | 15 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Williamstown) |
| Handles | Felonies and civil cases above the District Court limit in Circuit Court; misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, probate, and juvenile matters in District Court; appeals from District Court to Circuit Court |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Kentucky); parking tickets (issuing agency); city ordinance cases handled by the city |
| Online Case Search | No county online search is listed here; call the Circuit Court Clerk at 859-824-4467 or visit kycourts.gov |
| Criminal Records Requests | Circuit Court Clerk, 859-824-4467 |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Online through ePay, or at the clerk's office; call 859-824-4467 for details |
How to Search Grant County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Grant County court records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Williamstown.
Online
Go to kycourts.gov for statewide court information and contact details.
Call the Circuit Court Clerk to ask whether a case can be searched online.
Ask the clerk about any charges before you request records.
Best for: Checking online options before a visit
In Person
Go to the Grant County Judicial Center, 224 S. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the Circuit Court Clerk for records not available online.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call 859-824-4467 to reach the Circuit Court Clerk in Grant County.
Ask which records can be requested by phone and what to bring.
Have the full name and case number ready before you call.
Best for: Confirming the right office and next steps
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
Grant County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Grant County courts handled an estimated 3,868 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 3,784. The estimate scales Kentucky statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~3,868
Total filings in CY 2024
~3,784
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~3,868
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~-1.4%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~3,868 | ~3,924 | ~-1.4% |
| Total Dispositions | ~3,784 | ~3,868 | ~-2.2% |
| Criminal Filings | ~2,242 | ~2,298 | ~-2.4% |
| Civil Filings | ~729 | ~729 | ~+0.0% |
| Family Law Filings | ~364 | ~364 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~168 | ~168 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~50 | ~50 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~101 | ~101 | ~+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 Grant County's 0.56% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Grant County?
Estimated total filings in Grant 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 | ~3,868 | ~3,784 | ~-1.4% |
| CY 2023 | ~3,924 | ~3,868 | ~+2.9% |
| CY 2022 | ~3,812 | ~3,756 | ~+4.6% |
| CY 2021 | ~3,644 | ~3,532 | ~+1.6% |
| CY 2020 | ~3,588 | ~3,420 | ~+1.6% |
Estimated filings changed +7.8% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 3,588 to 3,868. 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 Grant County's 0.56% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Grant County?
Criminal cases are estimated to be the largest category in Grant County, at about 58.0% of filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | ~2,242 | ~58.0% | ~-2.4% |
| Civil | ~729 | ~18.8% | ~+0.0% |
| Family law | ~364 | ~9.4% | ~+0.0% |
| Probate | ~168 | ~4.3% | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile | ~101 | ~2.6% | ~+0.0% |
| Mental health | ~50 | ~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 Grant County's 0.56% share of the state population.
How Does Grant County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
Grant County is estimated to account for about 0.56% of the 690,000 cases filed in Kentucky courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Grant County | Kentucky | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~3,868 | 690,000 | ~0.56% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.4% | -1.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~3,868 | 2,875 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~3,784 | 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 Grant County's 0.56% share of the state population.
Grant County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Kentucky statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Grant 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 Grant County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Grant County Courthouse Locations
Grant County has 1 Circuit Court Clerk location, the Grant County Judicial Center in Williamstown. Call ahead to confirm the office or courtroom for your case.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County Judicial Center (Williamstown) | 224 S. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097 | 859-824-4467 | Circuit Court Clerk's office |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Grant County?
Grant County's Circuit Court and District Court share one location in Williamstown, and the Circuit Court Clerk keeps the records for both courts. Matters handled outside the courts are flagged in the table.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court | Traffic citations are heard in District Court; call 859-824-4467 to confirm your court date. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are handled by the citing agency, not the court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | District Court hears misdemeanor criminal cases. |
| Felony | Circuit Court | Circuit Court handles felonies, and District Court holds preliminary felony hearings. |
| DUI | District Court or Circuit Court | The charge on your paperwork decides the court; call the Circuit Court Clerk to confirm. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit Court or District Court | Ask the Circuit Court Clerk which court holds your case and any protective order. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit Court or District Court | Circuit Court hears civil cases above the District Court limit, and District Court hears the rest. |
| Small claims | District Court | District Court hears small claims cases. |
| Eviction | District Court | Confirm the filing location with the Circuit Court Clerk. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court | Circuit Court handles divorce, or the Family Court division where one exists in the judicial circuit. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court | Circuit Court handles custody and support, or the Family Court division where one exists. |
| Probate or estate | District Court | District Court handles probate matters. |
| Juvenile case | District Court | District Court handles juvenile matters; juvenile records are confidential. |
| Appeal | Circuit Court or Kentucky appellate courts | Circuit Court hears appeals from District Court; higher appeals go to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Kentucky. |
Are Grant County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Grant County court records are public, with exceptions for sealed, confidential, and juvenile records under Kentucky court rules.
Public records
Most Circuit and District Court records are open to the public. The Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to 61.884) covers public agency records, and court records access follows the Kentucky Supreme Court rules on access to court records.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health, and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available. Other records that law or court order makes confidential are also restricted.
Online access
Statewide court information is available at kycourts.gov. No county online case search is listed in the sources used here, so ask the Circuit Court Clerk at 859-824-4467 whether a record can be viewed online.
In-person access
Visit the Circuit Court Clerk at the Grant County Judicial Center, 224 S. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097, to view or request records. Call 859-824-4467 to confirm which office holds your case.
Fees
No fees are listed in this section. Ask the Circuit Court Clerk about copy charges for the records you need.
How to Search Grant County Court Records Online
Statewide court information is available at kycourts.gov, and the Circuit Court Clerk can provide records that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, or juvenile.
- Check kycourts.gov for statewide court information and contact details.
- Call the Circuit Court Clerk to ask how to search by name or case number for your case.
- Review the case details the clerk provides, such as the case status and next court date.
- Contact the Circuit Court Clerk at 859-824-4467 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Circuit Court Clerk, 859-824-4467 | Case information through the clerk | Online search not confirmed here; juvenile and sealed records are restricted |
| Traffic | District Court through the Circuit Court Clerk, 859-824-4467 | Case information through the clerk | Online search not confirmed here |
| Civil | Circuit Court Clerk, 859-824-4467 | Case information through the clerk | Sealed or restricted filings are not available |
| Small claims | District Court through the Circuit Court Clerk, 859-824-4467 | Case information through the clerk | Online search not confirmed here |
| Family law | Circuit Court Clerk, 859-824-4467 | Case information through the clerk | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | District Court through the Circuit Court Clerk, 859-824-4467 | Case information through the clerk | Confirm the filing location with the clerk |
| Juvenile | Circuit Court Clerk, 859-824-4467 | Limited information through the clerk | Juvenile proceedings are confidential |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Grant County
Fines and citations for Grant County can be paid online through ePay, or in person at the Circuit Court Clerk's office.
- Online: Pay through ePay, as the county court page lists. Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 859-824-4467 for the current payment link.
- In person: Pay at the Grant County Judicial Center, 224 S. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097, with cash, check, or money order.
- Phone: Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 859-824-4467 to ask about your citation and how to pay.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the court.
Grant County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Grant County court records?
Call or visit the Circuit Court Clerk at Grant County Judicial Center, 224 S. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097, or call 859-824-4467. Statewide information is at kycourts.gov.
Are Grant County court records public?
Most are, but sealed, confidential, and juvenile records are restricted under Kentucky court rules.
How do I find a criminal case in Grant County?
Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 859-824-4467 with the defendant's full name and approximate dates.
How do I find a court date in Grant County?
Check your ticket or notice, or call the Circuit Court Clerk at 859-824-4467.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Grant County?
Pay through ePay or at the clerk's office with cash, check, or money order; call 859-824-4467 for help.
What is the population of Grant County?
Grant County had 26,181 residents in 2025 according to Census Bureau estimates, up +1.7% from 25,732 in 2024.
What share of Kentucky's population lives in Grant County?
Grant County made up 0.57% of Kentucky's 4,606,864 residents in 2025.
Is crime in Kentucky 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
Grant County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 224 S. Main St., First Floor, Williamstown, KY, 41097 |
| Phone Number: | 859-824-4467 |
| Fax: | 859-824-0183 |
| Website: | https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Grant.aspx |
Useful Links
- Kentucky Court of Justice - Home Access comprehensive resources and services provided by the main website of Kentucky’s state court system covering judicial matters statewide.
- Find a Court Clerk by County - Kentucky Court of Justice Locate contact information for court clerks in Grant County and beyond, including directions, duties, and responsibilities of clerical staff.
- Family Court - Kentucky Court of Justice Family Court handles cases related to divorce, child custody, and domestic violence, offering specific details about court processes and contacts.
- District Court - Kentucky Court of Justice District Court information where Grant County cases are held including civil, criminal, juvenile cases, and legal processes in district jurisdiction.
- CourtNet 2.0 - Public Access Use this portal for public access to case information in Kentucky, enabling online searches for specific case details and outcomes.
- Grant County Clerk Online Explore services offered by the Grant County Clerk’s office including public records, real estate records, and vehicle registration services.
- Supreme Court of Kentucky - Kentucky Court of Justice Learn about the highest court in the state, hearing appeals and providing vital decisions impacting Kentucky law and citizenry.
- Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet - Home Offers extensive resources about justice administration in Kentucky, covering various aspects such as correctional services and public safety guidance.
- Court of Appeals - Kentucky Court of Justice Contains information on the appellate process, offering guidance for those wishing to appeal decisions made in lower Kentucky courts.
- Know Your Rights: Courts - ACLU of Kentucky ACLU of Kentucky page provides vital information on understanding court rights, processes, and assistance available to individuals navigating court systems.
- Kentucky Equal Justice Center - Empowering Kentuckians Advocacy organization dedicated to providing legal resources and support in key areas such as housing, employment rights, and family law assistance.
- Circuit Court Clerk Offices - Kentucky Court of Justice Find procedural information and contacts for Circuit Court Clerks handling civil actions, major criminal prosecutions, and appeals from District Courts.
- Kentucky Tax Court - Ensuring Fair Taxation Resolve tax disputes fairly through the structured, independent process offered by the Kentucky Tax Court for individuals and businesses alike.
- Legislative Research Commission - Kentucky General Assembly Access legislative resources including bills, statutes, and other legal documentation critical for understanding Kentucky’s legislative and legal framework.
- KyLawHelp.org - Find Free Legal Help A resource hub offering free legal information, self-help guidance, and assistance in finding legal help for various needs in Kentucky.
- Fiscal Court - Kentucky Court of Justice Information on local governing bodies responsible for fiscal management, infrastructure maintenance, and overall county services in each jurisdiction.
- Court Services - Kentucky.gov Official state portal for accessing court services including information on jury duties, court appearances, and a range of legal assistance services.
- NorthKey Community Care - Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Provides mental health resources and counseling for those dealing with court-related stress, ensuring access to support throughout legal proceedings.
- Probate Court - Kentucky Court of Justice Manage estate settlement processes efficiently with guidelines and resources available for those involved in probate litigation or estate administration.
- eFiling - Kentucky Court of Justice Effective electronic filing system for submitting legal documents online, enhancing processing speed and accessibility for attorneys and individuals.
Table of Contents
- Grant County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Grant County Court Records
- Grant County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Grant County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Grant County?
- How Does Grant County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
- Grant County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Grant County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Grant County?
- Are Grant County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Grant County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Grant County
- Grant County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links