Pike County, KY Courts and Public Records
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The Pike County Circuit Court and District Court in Pikeville are the county's trial courts. They handle felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, civil, small claims, probate, and juvenile matters, and the Circuit Court also handles family matters in many counties.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Pike County Circuit Court and District Court (Judicial Circuit 35) |
| Main Address | Pike County Judicial Center, 175 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41502; mailing address P.O. Box 1002, Pikeville, KY 41502 |
| Main Phone | 606-433-7557 |
| Website | Kentucky Court of Justice county information page |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Pikeville) |
| Handles | Felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, civil, small claims, probate, and juvenile matters; the Circuit Court Clerk keeps records for the Circuit, Family, District, and Business courts |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Kentucky) and parking tickets (the issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | No online search link is listed here; call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-433-7557. Statewide information is at kycourts.gov |
| Criminal Records Requests | Circuit Court Clerk, 606-433-7557 |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Online payment through ePay is listed for the county; call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-433-7557 for details |
How to Search Pike County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Pike County court records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Pikeville.
Online
Go to kycourts.gov for statewide court information and contact pages.
Call the Circuit Court Clerk to confirm whether online case search is available.
Ask the clerk which records can be viewed online.
Best for: Finding the clerk's contact details
In Person
Go to Pike County Judicial Center, 175 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41502.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the Circuit Court Clerk for the records you need.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-433-7557.
Ask which records you can request and what the clerk needs.
Confirm the request process before you visit.
Best for: Quick questions before a visit
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
Pike County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Pike County courts handled an estimated 8,336 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 8,154. The estimate scales Kentucky statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~8,336
Total filings in CY 2024
~8,154
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~2,779
Filings per judicial position (3 estimated positions)
~-1.4%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~8,336 | ~8,456 | ~-1.4% |
| Total Dispositions | ~8,154 | ~8,336 | ~-2.2% |
| Criminal Filings | ~4,832 | ~4,953 | ~-2.4% |
| Civil Filings | ~1,570 | ~1,570 | ~+0.0% |
| Family Law Filings | ~785 | ~785 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~362 | ~362 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~109 | ~109 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~217 | ~217 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~3 | ~3 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Kentucky statewide figures scaled by Pike County's 1.21% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Pike County?
Estimated total filings in Pike 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 | ~8,336 | ~8,154 | ~-1.4% |
| CY 2023 | ~8,456 | ~8,336 | ~+2.9% |
| CY 2022 | ~8,215 | ~8,094 | ~+4.6% |
| CY 2021 | ~7,852 | ~7,611 | ~+1.6% |
| CY 2020 | ~7,732 | ~7,369 | ~+1.6% |
Estimated filings changed +7.8% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 7,732 to 8,336. 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 Pike County's 1.21% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Pike County?
The Circuit and District Courts in Pike County hear the case types below. This section lists case types only and does not report filing counts.
| Case Type | Heard In |
|---|---|
| Felonies | Circuit Court (District Court holds preliminary felony hearings) |
| Civil cases above the District Court limit | Circuit Court |
| Civil cases below the District Court limit | District Court |
| Small claims | District Court |
| Misdemeanors | District Court |
| Traffic citations | District Court |
| Family matters (divorce, custody, support) | Circuit Court, or a Family Court division where one exists |
| Probate | District Court |
| Juvenile matters | District Court |
| Appeals from District Court | Circuit Court |
How Does Pike County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
Pike County is estimated to account for about 1.21% of the 690,000 cases filed in Kentucky courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Pike County | Kentucky | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~8,336 | 690,000 | ~1.21% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.4% | -1.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~2,779 | 2,875 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~2,718 | 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 Pike County's 1.21% share of the state population.
Pike County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Kentucky statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Pike 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 (includes arson) | 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 Pike County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Pike County Courthouse Locations
Pike County has 1 Circuit Court Clerk location, in Pikeville. Check your notice or case paperwork for the courthouse and division assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County Judicial Center (Pikeville) | 175 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41502; mailing address P.O. Box 1002, Pikeville, KY 41502 | 606-433-7557 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Pike County?
Circuit Court and District Court hear different case types in Pike County, and the Circuit Court Clerk keeps records for both. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for Kentucky, and parking tickets go to the issuing agency.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court | Traffic citations are heard in District Court; call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-433-7557 with questions. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the courts. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | District Court hears misdemeanors, and the Circuit Court Clerk keeps the records. |
| Felony | Circuit Court | Circuit Court hears felonies, and District Court holds preliminary felony hearings. |
| DUI | District Court or Circuit Court | Check the charge on your paperwork, since felony charges go to Circuit Court. |
| Domestic violence | District Court or Circuit Court | Criminal charges follow the misdemeanor or felony route; ask the Circuit Court Clerk about 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 civil matters usually heard in District Court; confirm with the clerk. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court | Divorce is heard in Circuit Court, or a Family Court division where one exists. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court | Family matters are heard in Circuit Court in many counties; confirm with the clerk. |
| Probate or estate | District Court | Probate matters are heard in District Court. |
| Juvenile case | District Court | Juvenile matters are handled in District Court. |
| Appeal | Circuit Court, or the Court of Appeals of Kentucky | Circuit Court hears appeals from District Court, and Circuit Court decisions go to the Court of Appeals. |
Are Pike County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Pike County court records are public, with exceptions set by Kentucky court access rules and statute. Kentucky Supreme Court rules on access to court records and the Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to 61.884) govern access in general terms.
Public records
Most case records in the Circuit, Family, District, and Business courts are open to the public. Copies are requested by calling or visiting the Circuit Court Clerk.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health, protective-order-restricted, and other confidential records are not publicly available.
Online access
No county online case search link is listed here, so call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-433-7557 to ask what is available online. Statewide court information is at kycourts.gov, and records requests are described on the Request Court Records page.
In-person access
Visit the Circuit Court Clerk at Pike County Judicial Center, 175 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41502, to view or request records. Call 606-433-7557 to confirm which division holds your case.
Fees
No fees are stated in this section. Ask the Circuit Court Clerk about fees for copies.
How to Search Pike County Court Records Online
Use the Circuit Court Clerk and the statewide Kentucky Court of Justice website to find Pike County court case information by case type.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, or juvenile.
- Open the Kentucky Court of Justice county information page for the county and kycourts.gov for statewide information.
- Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-433-7557 to ask whether online search is available for your case type.
- Review the case details the clerk provides, including the case number and any scheduled dates.
- Request documents that are not online through the clerk, using the Request Court Records page.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Circuit Court Clerk, 606-433-7557 | Case information through the clerk | Online availability is not confirmed here |
| Traffic | District Court through the Circuit Court Clerk, 606-433-7557 | Case information through the clerk | Online availability is not confirmed here |
| Civil | Circuit Court Clerk, 606-433-7557 | Case information through the clerk | Online availability is not confirmed here |
| Small claims | District Court through the Circuit Court Clerk, 606-433-7557 | Case information through the clerk | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | Circuit Court Clerk, 606-433-7557 | Case information through the clerk | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | District Court through the Circuit Court Clerk, 606-433-7557 | Case information through the clerk | Confirm with the clerk |
| Juvenile | Circuit Court Clerk, 606-433-7557 | Limited information through the clerk | Juvenile records are confidential |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Pike County
Pike County traffic citations, criminal fines, and parking tickets are handled differently, so confirm which one you have before you pay.
- Online: Pay through ePay, which is listed for the county. Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-433-7557 for the payment link.
- In person: Pay at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 175 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41502, by cash, check, or money order.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the court.
Pike County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Pike County court records?
Call or visit the Circuit Court Clerk at 175 Main St., Pikeville, KY 41502, or use kycourts.gov for statewide court information.
Are Pike County court records public?
Most are, under Kentucky court access rules, but juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health, and protective-order-restricted records are confidential.
How do I find a criminal case?
Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-433-7557 with the defendant's full name to ask how to locate the case.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket or notice for the date, or call the Circuit Court Clerk at 606-433-7557.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay online through ePay, or pay in person at the Circuit Court Clerk's office by cash, check, or money order.
How many cases are filed in Pike County each year?
Court filing counts for Pike County are not available in this section. The county's population was 54,721 in 2025.
What is the most common type of case?
Case-type shares for Pike County are not available in this section. The case types each court hears are listed on this page.
Is crime in Pike 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
Pike County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 175 Main St., Pikeville, KY, 41502 |
| Phone Number: | 606-433-7557 |
| Fax: | 606-433-7044 |
| Website: | https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Pike.aspx |
Useful Links
- Kentucky Court of Justice - Home - The official home for the Kentucky Court of Justice, offering updates on court cases, legal resources, and support.
- Kentucky County Court Information - A directory of county information provided by the Kentucky Court of Justice for statewide court services and contacts.
- Circuit Court Clerks - Details about Circuit Court Clerks in Kentucky, responsible for court records, jury management, and courtroom support.
- Supreme Court of Kentucky - Information on the highest court in Kentucky, including opinions, dockets, and administrative oversight of the courts.
- Pike County Clerk - Home - The official website of the Pike County Clerk offering access to public records and information on local elections.
- Fiscal Court: Kentucky Courts - Description of the Fiscal Court's role in Kentucky, managing local government and integrating court services.
- Administrative Office of the Courts - The central support office for the state courts, handling records management, technology, and personnel for Kentucky's courts.
- Kentucky Public Records Directory - A comprehensive guide to public records in Kentucky, including court records, vital records, and legal documents.
- Kentucky Bar Association - The official resource providing legal education, support, and resources for licensed attorneys throughout Kentucky.
- Family Court: Kentucky Courts - Dedicated resources and information about family court cases, offering specialized help for family-related legal matters.
- Kentucky Court of Justice Legal Help - Access legal aid resources, attorney assistance, and guidance on court procedures for individuals seeking legal help.
- ACLU of Kentucky - Courts - A resource from the American Civil Liberties Union focusing on protecting individual rights in Kentucky's justice system.
- Kentucky Public Service Commission - Overseeing utility regulation in Kentucky, providing public service and safety information through hearings and orders.
- Pike County Schools - Managing public education in Pike County, offering educational resources, updates, and administrative contact details.
- District Court: Kentucky Courts - Learn about the function and jurisdiction of Kentucky's District Courts, handling misdemeanors and small claims.
- Pike County Property Valuation Administration - Information on property assessments, valuations, and tax-related inquiries for residents of Pike County, Kentucky.
- FindLaw - Kentucky Law - Comprehensive resources about Kentucky's legal system, covering statutes, case law, and guides to practicing law in the state.
- Kentucky School Boards Association - A non-profit resource offering advocacy, training, and support for school boards throughout Kentucky's school districts.
- Kentucky Legislative Research Commission - Official provider of information and services used by the state legislators to draft laws for Kentucky’s General Assembly.
- Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs - Advocacy group offering support services, resources, and training to address sexual assault prevention in Kentucky.
Table of Contents
- Pike County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Pike County Court Records
- Pike County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Pike County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Pike County?
- How Does Pike County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
- Pike County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Pike County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Pike County?
- Are Pike County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Pike County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Pike County
- Pike County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links