Todd County, KY Courts and Public Records
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The Todd County Circuit Court and District Court are the trial courts of the Kentucky Court of Justice for the county. The Circuit Court handles felonies and larger civil cases, while the District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, small claims and juvenile matters.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Todd County Circuit Court and District Court (Judicial Circuit 7), Kentucky Court of Justice |
| Main Address | Todd County Court of Justice, 204 W. Main St., Elkton, KY 42220 (mailing address: P.O. Box 337, Elkton, KY 42220) |
| Main Phone | 270-265-5631 |
| Website | Kentucky Court of Justice county information page |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Elkton) |
| Handles | Felonies and civil cases above the District Court limit in Circuit Court; misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, probate and juvenile matters in District Court; family matters in Circuit Court in many counties |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for Kentucky); parking tickets (the issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | No county case search link is listed here. Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-265-5631, or visit kycourts.gov. |
| Criminal Records Requests | Call or visit the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-265-5631. The statewide Request Court Records page explains the request process. |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Online payment is available through ePay. Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-265-5631 for details. |
How to Search Todd County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Todd County cases are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Elkton.
Online
Go to the Request Court Records page on kycourts.gov to learn the statewide request steps.
Call the clerk at 270-265-5631 to ask whether online case search is available.
Best for: Learning the statewide request process
In Person
Go to 204 W. Main St., Elkton, KY 42220.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which division handles your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Mail or Email
Send mail to the Circuit Court Clerk at P.O. Box 337, Elkton, KY 42220.
Include the case number, party names, and your return address.
Call 270-265-5631 to confirm mail or email options.
Best for: Requests when you cannot visit in person
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
Todd County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Todd County courts handled an estimated 1,918 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 1,877. The estimate scales Kentucky statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~1,918
Total filings in CY 2024
~1,877
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~1,918
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~-1.4%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~1,918 | ~1,946 | ~-1.4% |
| Total Dispositions | ~1,877 | ~1,918 | ~-2.1% |
| Criminal Filings | ~1,112 | ~1,140 | ~-2.5% |
| Civil Filings | ~361 | ~361 | ~+0.0% |
| Family Law Filings | ~181 | ~181 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~83 | ~83 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~25 | ~25 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~50 | ~50 | ~+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 Todd County's 0.28% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Todd County?
Estimated total filings in Todd 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 | ~1,918 | ~1,877 | ~-1.4% |
| CY 2023 | ~1,946 | ~1,918 | ~+2.9% |
| CY 2022 | ~1,891 | ~1,863 | ~+4.6% |
| CY 2021 | ~1,807 | ~1,752 | ~+1.6% |
| CY 2020 | ~1,779 | ~1,696 | ~+1.6% |
Estimated filings changed +7.8% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 1,779 to 1,918. 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 Todd County's 0.28% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Todd County?
The Circuit Court and District Court of Todd County hear the types of cases listed below. Court filing counts by case type are not published here.
| Case Type | Court That Hears It |
|---|---|
| Felonies | Circuit Court |
| Civil cases above the District Court limit | Circuit Court |
| Appeals from District Court | Circuit Court |
| Family matters, including divorce and custody | Circuit Court, or a Family Court division where one exists |
| Misdemeanors and traffic cases | District Court |
| Small claims and civil cases within the District Court limit | District Court |
| Probate matters | District Court |
| Juvenile matters | District Court |
| Preliminary felony hearings | District Court |
How Does Todd County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
Todd County is estimated to account for about 0.28% of the 690,000 cases filed in Kentucky courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Todd County | Kentucky | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~1,918 | 690,000 | ~0.28% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.4% | -1.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,918 | 2,875 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,877 | 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 Todd County's 0.28% share of the state population.
Todd County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Kentucky statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Todd 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 Todd County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Todd County Courthouse Locations
Todd County has 1 courthouse location for Circuit Court and District Court matters, the Todd County Court of Justice in Elkton. Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-265-5631 to confirm the division or courtroom for your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd County Court of Justice (Elkton) | 204 W. Main St., Elkton, KY 42220 (mailing address: P.O. Box 337, Elkton, KY 42220) | 270-265-5631 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Todd County?
Kentucky courts form one statewide system, and the Circuit Court Clerk keeps the records of the Todd County courts. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for Kentucky.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court | Traffic citations are heard in District Court. |
| Parking ticket | Issuing agency, not the court | Parking tickets are handled by the city or agency that issued them. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | Misdemeanor cases are heard in District Court. |
| Felony | Circuit Court | Felonies are heard in Circuit Court, after a preliminary hearing in District Court. |
| DUI | District Court or Circuit Court | Misdemeanor DUI charges go to District Court, and felony charges go to Circuit Court. |
| Domestic violence | District Court or Circuit Court | Criminal charges go to the court that matches their severity; call the clerk to confirm. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit Court or District Court | Circuit Court hears civil cases above the District Court limit. |
| Small claims | District Court | Small claims are heard in District Court. |
| Eviction | District Court | Eviction cases are civil matters heard in District Court. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court | Divorce is heard in Circuit Court, or in a Family Court division where one exists. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court or Family Court division | Family matters go to Circuit Court or a Family Court division where one exists. |
| Probate or estate | District Court | Probate matters are handled in District Court. |
| Juvenile case | District Court | Juvenile matters are heard in District Court. |
| Appeal | Circuit Court, then the Kentucky Court of Appeals | Appeals from District Court go to Circuit Court, then to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Kentucky. |
Are Todd County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Todd County court records are public, with exceptions set by Kentucky Supreme Court rules on access to court records. Public access to records is also described in general terms by the Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to 61.884).
Public records
Most case files in the Todd County Circuit and District Courts are open, and the Circuit Court Clerk keeps the records of the Circuit, Family, District and Business courts.
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 is listed here. Check kycourts.gov for statewide information, or call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-265-5631 to ask what is available online.
In-person access
Visit the Circuit Court Clerk at 204 W. Main St., Elkton, KY 42220 to view or request records, and call 270-265-5631 first to confirm which division holds your case. The statewide Request Court Records page explains how to request records.
Fees
No fee amounts are listed here. Ask the Circuit Court Clerk about copy fees before you request records.
How to Search Todd County Court Records Online
Todd County court case records are requested through the Circuit Court Clerk, and no county online search portal is listed here.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family, probate or juvenile.
- Check kycourts.gov for statewide information, or call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-265-5631 to confirm what can be searched.
- Search by name or case number only where the clerk confirms that a search is available.
- Review the case information you find, and confirm details with the clerk.
- Request documents that are not online through the Circuit Court Clerk, using the statewide Request Court Records page.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Circuit Court Clerk | Criminal case information held by the clerk | Confirm search options with the clerk |
| Traffic | Circuit Court Clerk (District Court records) | Traffic citation and case information | Parking tickets are handled by the issuing agency |
| Civil | Circuit Court Clerk | Civil case information held by the clerk | Not all documents are available online |
| Small claims | Circuit Court Clerk (District Court records) | Small claims case information | Confirm availability with the clerk |
| Family law | Circuit Court Clerk | Family case information held by the clerk | Some family records are confidential |
| Probate | Circuit Court Clerk (District Court records) | Probate case information | Confirm availability with the clerk |
| Juvenile | Not publicly searchable | Closed to the public | Juvenile records are confidential |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Todd County
Traffic citations and criminal fines for Todd County can be paid online through ePay or in person at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Call 270-265-5631 with questions about your balance.
- Online: Pay through ePay. Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-265-5631 for the payment link.
- In person: Pay at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 204 W. Main St., Elkton, KY 42220 by cash, check or money order.
Parking tickets are handled by the issuing agency, not the court.
Todd County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Todd County court records?
Request records through the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-265-5631, or check the statewide Request Court Records page.
Are Todd County court records public?
Most are, under Kentucky court rules, but juvenile, sealed, expunged and other confidential records are not publicly available.
How do I find a criminal case in Todd County?
Call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-265-5631 with the person's full name, or visit the clerk's office in Elkton.
How do I find a court date in Todd County?
Check your citation or notice, or call the Circuit Court Clerk at 270-265-5631 to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Todd County?
Pay online through ePay or in person at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Elkton by cash, check or money order. Call 270-265-5631 with questions.
How many cases are filed in Todd County each year?
Court filing counts for Todd County are not published here by county, so no annual filing total is shown.
What is the most common type of case in Todd County?
County case-type counts are not published here. The Circuit and District Courts hear criminal, civil, family, probate and juvenile matters.
Is crime in Todd 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 - The Judicial Branch of State Government - Provides comprehensive access to Kentucky court information, including a directory of courts, forms, and legal resources.
- Circuit Court Clerks - Kentucky Court of Justice - Find information about Circuit Court Clerks across Kentucky, including contact info and responsibilities.
- CourtNet - Kentucky Online Court Records Search - Allows public access to comprehensive court record data across Kentucky, including case numbers and party details.
- Requesting Criminal Record Reports - Kentucky Court of Justice - Details on obtaining criminal record reports through the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts.
- Kentucky Court Dockets and Results - Access to real-time Kentucky court dockets, trial results, and calendar updates for each county's court.
- Legal Self-Help - Kentucky Court of Justice - Offers self-help resources, forms, and guidelines for individuals representing themselves in Kentucky courts.
- Todd County Government - Main government site for Todd County with links to county departments and contact information for local officials.
- Family Court - Kentucky Court of Justice - Information about family court services in Kentucky, including types of cases handled and family court resources.
- Kentucky COVID-19 Information - Latest updates and resources on the COVID-19 pandemic response in Kentucky, including state court operations.
- Kentucky Attorney General - Provides legal resources and services, protecting and serving the public's interest in Kentucky.
- ACLU of Kentucky - Courts & Justice - Advocates for civil liberties, provides relevant court news, resources, and legal assistance guidance in Kentucky.
- Kentucky Law - FindLaw - An extensive directory of Kentucky legal information, resources, and lawyer listings for legal guidance.
- Kentucky Access to Justice Commission - Promotes access to justice for all Kentuckians through collaborative efforts and strategic initiatives.
- Kentucky Bar Association - Official site offering member services, continuing legal education, and public access to attorney directories.
- Todd County Inmate Search & Jail Records - Provides resources to locate inmates and review jail records in Todd County, KY.
- U.S. Attorney’s Office - Western District of Kentucky - Federal prosecutorial office serving the western district including Todd County for federal offenses.
- Legal Aid Network of Kentucky - Provides free legal aid and representation for low-income Kentucky residents facing civil legal issues.
- Child Welfare Information Gateway - National resource offering information on child welfare, child abuse prevention, fostering, and adopting.
- National Center for State Courts - Provides court connections and resources geared towards improving the administration of justice.
- Todd County Public Records Directory - A comprehensive directory of public records related to Todd County, including property and court records.
Table of Contents
- Todd County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Todd County Court Records
- Todd County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Todd County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Todd County?
- How Does Todd County Compare With Kentucky Overall?
- Todd County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Todd County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Todd County?
- Are Todd County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Todd County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Todd County
- Todd County Court Records FAQ
- Useful Links