Calloway County Court Records

Calloway County court records refer to papers, recordings, documents, and discs created, received, or maintained by a court, court agency, court clerk, or AOC relating to a specific court case or Court of Justice administration. The Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk maintains these records and makes them available for public access online and in person at the courthouse. This access helps foster legal literacy, allowing the public to learn about legal precedents and court procedures.

Are Court Records Public in Calloway County?

Yes. The Kentucky Open Records Act and the Administrative Office of the Courts Open Records Policy promote public access to court records. This grants Calloway County residents the right to inspect and obtain copies of records maintained by the Circuit Court. However, some court records or information are not available to the public. Members of the public cannot access the following court records:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile records
• Legal research and analysis
• The email addresses of judges, justices, and their staff
• Court records or documents protected by attorney/client privilege
• Personal notes which serve as the functional equivalent of a diary or journal
• Technical or administrative information whose disclosure would jeopardize a record-keeping or security system
• Personal identifying information like dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, passwords, personal email addresses and phone numbers, social security numbers, home addresses, and financial account numbers.

Calloway County Court Records Search

Calloway County residents can find court records through the following methods:

• Submitting a Record Request Form by mail
• Visiting the courthouse during business hours
• By sending an email to state.records@ky.gov
• Registered or public access online through the CourtNet 2.0
• Online access through the KDLA Records Ordering System

Calloway County Courts

The Calloway County court system comprises the Circuit and District Courts. These courts handle all criminal and civil cases in the county, and they are located at:

Calloway County Judicial Building
312 N. 4th St.
Murray, KY 42071
District: (270) 753-0060
Circuit: (270) 753-2773

Calloway County Criminal and Civil Records

The Calloway County Circuit Court hears criminal and civil cases involving more than $5,000. The Clerk makes records of these cases available to the public online and in person at the courthouse. Individuals can use the CourtNet 2.0 to perform a free criminal and civil record search. Users can search by name, party/business name, or citation.

Record seekers can request criminal and civil records 15 and 35 years old from the State Records Center by emailing a Record Request Form to state.records@ky.gov. Calloway County court records over 36 years old can be obtained from the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) for a fee. In-state customers must pay $20 per copy for criminal and civil records, while out-of-state customers must pay $25. Additional copies cost 20¢ per scanned page, 25¢ per photocopy, and 50¢ per microfilm copy. The KDLA has a Records Ordering System where inquirers can easily find criminal and civil records. However, online requests come with an extra $1.50 processing fee. Alternatively, requesters can mail a Civil or Criminal Case File Record Request form to the KDLA to obtain copies of a record. The appropriate fees in the form of a check or money order should accompany the form. The processing time takes about 8 to 10 weeks.

Calloway County Marriage and Divorce Records

Individuals can obtain Calloway County marriage and divorce records from 1958 to date from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (OVS). These records cost $6 per copy and can be obtained through the following methods:

• Online, phone, and fax: Purchases through these methods are handled by a third-party vendor for an extra fee. All major credit cards are acceptable for such requests.
• By mail: Send a Marriage and Divorce Application (English and Spanish) and the appropriate fees to the OVS. The processing time is 30 working days.
• In-person and Dropbox location: Applicants can visit the OVS lobby during business hours and complete an application form. They can also go to the visitor entrance and use the blank application on the Dropbox to request copies of marriage or divorce records.

Calloway County Birth and Death Records

Applicants can request Calloway County vital records, such as birth and death records, in person at the Calloway County Health Department. The staff will provide an application form for them to complete. A valid ID and an accurate copy fee will be required before the records will be released. The Department is located at:

Calloway County Health Department
602 Memory Lane
Murray, KY 42071
Phone: (270) 753-3381
Fax: (270) 753-8455

The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) has birth and death records from 1911 on file and issues them to the public for a fee. The OVS charges $10 for a Calloway County birth certificate and $6 for a death certificate. Customers can purchase birth and death records online, by phone, by fax, mail, in person, or by drop-off. An approved third-party vendor handles all online, phone, and fax orders for an additional fee. The vendor accepts payments by credit cards, including Visa, Discover, American Express, or MasterCard. To submit a request by mail, send a completed Birth Certificate Application (English or Spanish) or Death Certificate Application (English or Spanish) and a check or money order to:

Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street, 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621

Applicants may visit the OVS Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to obtain copies of birth and death certificates in person or make a drop-off. A valid photo ID is required to obtain a certificate. The office will only return documents the same day if the application was submitted before 3:45 p.m.

Calloway County Property Records

The Calloway County Clerk’s Office is open for in-person property records searches from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies of property records like deeds, plats, wills, liens, mortgages, and releases are available for a fee. The Clerk also has online portals where individuals can view property records and delinquent tax lists for free.

Calloway County Court Records Online

Citizens of Calloway County can find court records on third-party platforms, including kentuckycourtrecords.us. These platforms aggregate court records from various jurisdictions in Kentucky and make them accessible online. They allow users to locate criminal and civil records conveniently by name or case number. However, court information obtained from third-party sites may not always be completely accurate, as they rely on public databases that are usually not regularly updated. Therefore, verifying any information directly through the official court website is essential.