Looking for court records in Oldham County, Kentucky? OldhamCourt.us allows you to find public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records are available through official resources of the Kentucky Court of Justice, the Circuit Court Clerk's office, and through public terminals directly in the courthouse. Below is a detailed overview of the county's court system, the procedure for searching the schedule of hearings, obtaining copies of documents, and current fees.
Oldham Court System & Jurisdictions
Oldham County operates two main courts of general jurisdiction in the state of Kentucky — Circuit Court and District Court. Both are located in the Oldham County Judicial Center at 100 W. Main St, La Grange, KY.
Circuit Court — the higher-level court at the county level. It handles:
- Felony criminal cases (serious crimes)
- Civil lawsuits with a dispute amount over $5,000
- Real estate and foreclosure cases
- Appeals from District Court
In some counties in Kentucky, Family Court is a division of Circuit Court and has jurisdiction over cases involving divorces, custody, adoptions, and domestic violence. Oldham County is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit.
District Court handles a broader stream of everyday cases. These include:
- Misdemeanors and violations of local ordinances
- Traffic cases and fines
- Small Claims cases with amounts up to $2,500
- Preliminary hearings in criminal cases
- Probate and inheritance cases
- Cases of involuntary psychiatric treatment
If you're unsure which court to contact, call the Circuit Court Clerk — they can guide you on where the case is registered.
Oldham Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The schedule of court hearings for today, tomorrow, or the current week can be checked through several channels.
- Kentucky Court of Justice website. On the Oldham County page, contact information for the Judicial Center is provided. Through the main portal kycourts.gov, you can find links to the CourtNet 2.0 system, which displays the schedule and status of cases for Circuit and District Court.
- Phone inquiry. Call the Circuit Court Clerk's office at the Oldham County Judicial Center and inquire about the schedule of a specific judge or the hearing date by case number.
- Public terminals. Computers are installed in the courthouse where visitors can view the schedule of hearings for free.
Oldham County Judicial Center
The schedule may change due to case rescheduling or emergencies. Before traveling to court, it's advisable to confirm the date and time of the hearing by phone.
How to Get a Copy of a Oldham Court Document
The starting point is the Circuit Court Clerk's office. This office maintains case records for Circuit, District, and Family Court in the county.
Certified and Non-Certified Copies
A certified copy contains the official court seal and the clerk's signature; it is required for submission to other courts, government agencies, or when processing legal documents. A non-certified copy is a regular photocopy for personal review.
Ways to Obtain
- In person. Visit the Circuit Court Clerk's office at the Oldham County Judicial Center. You will need the case number or the full name of the party and the approximate filing date.
- By mail. Send a written request with case details and a check or money order to the address:
- Online. Some records can be viewed through the CourtNet 2.0 system on the Kentucky Court of Justice portal. For an official certified copy, you usually still need to contact the office.
Separate from court cases, the Legal Records department of the Oldham County Clerk's office maintains public documents dating back to 1824: wills, powers of attorney, name changes, corporate documents. Land records — deeds, mortgages, mechanic's liens — are available through the eCCLIX system online.
Marriage and divorce records are kept by the County Clerk (marriage licenses) and the Circuit Court Clerk (divorce decrees). Certified copies of certificates are also issued by the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
Oldham Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for copies and searches are established by Kentucky legislation (specifically KRS 64.012). Below are typical rates applied in the Circuit Court Clerk's office. We recommend confirming the exact amount when contacting, as fees may be reviewed.
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Case search by name (per name search) | $5.00 |
| Non-certified copy (per page) | $0.25 |
| Certified copy of a document | $5.00 |
| Certification fee | $5.00 |
| Copy of divorce decree | $5.00 (Circuit Court Clerk) |
Payment Methods
- Cash or money order — accepted in person and by mail.
- Check — payable to "Oldham Circuit Court Clerk."
- Credit/debit cards — availability of this option depends on the specific office; confirm in advance.
For inquiries at the County Clerk (land records, legal documents), separate rates apply. Viewing records at the Oldham County Clerk's office is usually free, with charges only for copying.
If you need information about inmates in correctional facilities in the county — Kentucky State Reformatory or Roederer Correctional Complex — use the KOOL system of the Kentucky Department of Corrections. The search is free and does not require registration.