McCracken County Court Records

McCracken County Court records refer to any papers, disks, recordings, or other paperwork that a court, court agency, or court clerk creates, receives, or keeps regarding a specific case or case.

Mccracken County court records serve as part of the jurisdiction's judicial and law enforcement institutions. An official court record is a vital component of the legal system, offering public transparency and judicial accountability.

Are Court Records Public in McCracken County?

McCracken County court records are made public under the state Public Open Records Act (KRS 61.870), which establishes the general public's right to access court records stored in paper or electronic format. Regardless of identity, anybody can view any nonexempt public record, and if they are denied this right, they can request that the Act be enforced. However, certain court records are exempt from public disclosure by state statutes, while others are protected from public disclosure by a court order. Some examples of confidential McCracken County court records include:

• Juvenile court records
• Court records of mental health treatment and disability case records
• Court records that show an ongoing law enforcement investigation
• Court adoption records
• Protective order case files involving a minor
• hearings on rape and similar cases
• Medical and substance abuse records used in a deposition

McCracken County Court Records Search

Below are options for persons to perform a McCracken County court records search:

• Visiting the McCracken County Court Clerk's office
• Using the Kentucky Court of Justice public records portal
• Using third-party sources
• Using McCracken Circuit court dockets

McCracken County Courts

The McCracken County court system consists of two main courts: the district and the circuit courts. Both courts are housed within the same building and are divided into probate, criminal, traffic, civil, and family court divisions. The locations of the courts in Mccracken County are as follows:

Mccracken County District Court
McCracken County Courthouse
300 Clarence Gaines St.
Paducah, KY 42003

Mccracken county Circuit court
McCracken County Courthouse
300 Clarence Gains Street
Paducah, KY 42003-1700

McCracken County Criminal Records

McCracken County criminal records are detailed reports that show a history of a person's involvement in criminal activities. These documents are created by the McCracken County Sheriff's Office using information from the county district court and their in-house database. McCracken criminal records are public records that can be requested by citizens in Kentucky per KRS 61.876 (2). The process for requesting criminal records involves going to the county sheriff's office and filling out the county sheriff's public records request form, which should include the name of the person of interest and a thorough description of the information needed in the criminal history report. Employees will assist with filling out the application form upon request. The request for public inspection of criminal records can be sent to the sheriff's office via email, mail, or hand delivery. It can also be made in the form of a written or typed letter that includes the specific records that need to be examined and copied, the requestor's preferred method of receiving the request, and the requesting party's printed or typed name and contact details.

McCracken County Sheriff's Office
300 Clarence Gaines Street
Paducah, KY 42003
Phone-(270) 444-4719
Fax-(270) 444-4743

Get McCracken County Civil Court Records

A civil case is defined as "a legal dispute involving two or more parties". In general, a civil case aims to obtain a monetary settlement to compensate the person whose property or rights have been violated and who has suffered financial harm.

Civil matters in McCracken County are split between the circuit and district courts. The Circuit Court is the general jurisdiction court hearing civil proceedings involving more than $5,000. In contrast, the district court handles small claims totaling $2,500 or less and civil actions involving $5,000 or less. Any person who wants to get McCracken County's civil records can do so by visiting the civil division of the county court where the civil dispute was pursued. The civil division of the circuit court can be contacted by phoning the Civil Circuit department at (270) 575-7281. Additionally, by contacting the District Court Clerk at (270) 575-7270, inquirers can reach the District Court Clerk to request civil case records. Individuals can also look up McCracken County court records using the Kentucky court records portal.

McCracken County Marriage Records

The county clerk's office maintains McCracken County marriage records, including marriage licenses and certificates produced from marriages within the county. McCracken County marriage records are only available to the spouse's owners, immediate family members, grandparents, or a legal representative of the married persons on the record.

To obtain McCracken County marriage records, individuals should visit the county clerk's office to make a request in person. Requestors need to show a picture ID such as a driver's license, ID card, passport, or military ID to make a valid request for records.

McCracken County Divorce Records

Like marriage records, McCracken County divorce records can be obtained from the McCracken County Clerk's Office or the county court where the divorce decree was issued. Only Individuals involved in the divorce case and their legal representatives can obtain a McCracken County divorce record. Persons can also request divorce records from the Office of Vital Statistics in Kentucky. To search for records from any of the records providers, individuals will need to provide information about the record of interest, including:

• The first party's full name
• The second party's full name
• The year, month, and day of the divorce

McCracken County Birth and Death Records

Mccracken Birth and death records are genealogical records important to researchers and the probate court. Interested persons can obtain a McCracken County birth and death record from the Vital Statistics office in McCracken County. Death and birth records can also be requested from the county clerk's office. To search the county clerk database, requesters must provide their date of birth and death. Official death certificates can also be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics. Records of deaths in Kentucky from 1911 to the present are kept on file by the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS).

McCracken County Probate Court Records

In Kentucky, probate is the process of validating a decedent's will under court supervision. It entails assessing the estate and allocating it in accordance with the will—or, in the absence of a will, state law.

The McCracken County Probate Court is a division of the county Circuit Court that handles matters involving guardianship, settling an estate conservatorship for minors, and petitions for change of name. Probate court records are confidential records that are only available to persons involved in the probate matter. Individuals can visit the McCracken County Circuit Court in person or call the probate division at (270) 575-7273 to find probate court records.

McCracken County Property Records

All types of McCracken County property records can be obtained in one place: the county court clerk's office. The Clerk's Office maintains different types of property records, including land records, property mortgage records, property tax records, plats, deeds, liens, and property ownership records.

Property records can be requested in person at the county clerk's office or by using the online tool available on the county clerk's website. To search for property records from any source, the requestor will need to provide the property's address, a legal description of the property, and the document number (if known). To look up property tax records, requestors need to provide the name of the property's current owner, which administrative staff in the clerk's office will use to search for records.

McCracken County Court Records Online

Third-party websites like kentuckycourtrecords.us also offer a reliable option for accessing public McCracken County court records. They provide an easy-to-use interface where researchers can find court records easily. This allows users to look for specific case records by entering relevant data like dates, case numbers, or party names. Users can save time and effort by viewing and downloading court papers from these platforms' websites. However, records obtained from third-party platforms should be compared with those from official platforms.