Woodford County Court Records

Woodford County Court Records are documents related to various cases held in both trial and appellate courts, including civil and criminal cases. Examples of these records are motions, judgements, orders, statements, and other court case files. Specific information found in court records includes the identity of the parties involved, details of the court case, and court decisions on a matter. Access to accurate court records promotes accountability for court parties and these documents are reliable references for legal professionals.

Are Court Records Public in Woodford County?

Yes, Woodford County Court Records are public. The Kentucky Open Records Act (KORA) establishes a right of access to Woodford County Public Records, which includes court records. All public records, whether stored in a computer or on paper, are open to citizens through the right record custodians.

Despite the provisions of the law, certain information in Woodford court records is not public(KRS 61.878(1)). The court may seal some documents related to ongoing civil or criminal cases for privacy reasons. Some examples of this court information include the following:

• Public records containing personal information where public disclosure would cause an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
• Client and case files maintained by the Department of Public Advocacy.
• Records of law enforcement agencies compiled in the process of investigating statutory or regulatory violations if disclosure would harm the agency by revealing the identity of informants.

Woodford County Court Records Search

Members of the public can search for Woodford court records at the following locations and resources:

• Woodford County Circuit Court Clerk's office.
• Kentucky Court of Justice website.
• Online Indexing System (CCLIX) provided by the County Clerk’s office.
• Third-party public record online platforms.

Members of the public can search for court records at the courthouse where the case is filed. A facility is usually made available at the court location to search for copies of court records at a fixed fee. Moreover, the requester may have to make a request in person or through email using specific case details. Online access is usually made available through a website provided by public agencies in the county. A record request form may also be available at a fee for the public to retrieve different kinds of records from the right office.

Woodford County Courts

Woodford County has two court types, comprising the Circuit Court and District Court. Each courthouse handles specific legal matters in the county. Below is a directory of court locations in Woodford County:

Woodford County Circuit Court
Woodford County Courthouse Annex
130 Court Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: (859) 873-3711
Fax: (859) 879-8531

Woodford County District Court
Woodford County Courthouse Annex
130 Court Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: (859) 873-3711
Fax: (859) 879-8531

Woodford County Criminal and Civil Records

According to the Kentucky Public Records Act, some Woodford County Criminal Records are public records. A typical criminal record report details information on arrests, charges, convictions, and the outcome of a criminal case. To access further information on inmates, booking details, and charges, one can search for Woodford County Arrest records at the County Circuit Court Clerk or Sheriff's office.

The Woodford Circuit Court Clerk is the custodian of court records for both the Circuit and District Court. Members of the public can visit the courthouse in person to view and request Woodford Criminal Records for free.

Individuals can also make in-person and mail requests for criminal record reports to the Kentucky Court of Justice, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) during work hours (except state holidays). A criminal record request form is made available on the website during the retrieval process. The fee for each criminal record request is $25 and is payable to Kentucky State Treasurer. The report will contain information such as the county of origin, case number, original charge, disposition, charge date, any amendments to the original charge, and any necessary memos.

Members of the public can also use the facility made available at the County Clerk's office to obtain Woodford County civil court records in person. Individuals can submit a request in writing or through a Request to Inspect Public Records form (Form OAG-01) to the office. The eCCLIX Online Records system is also available to search and download civil court documents filed with the clerk's office. However, Private User Search for court records are limited to five searches per day.

Alternatively, the Kentucky Court of Justice provides an online search portal that allows users to view civil court records such as dockets, property rights, probate, and others. Individuals can search the database as a registered user or a guest. Individuals can search for civil court records by case, party/business name, and citation.

Woodford County Marriage Records

Woodford County vital records are public records; these include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. However, some records have restricted access for certain reasons.

The public can access Woodford County Marriage records from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) in person at 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY. To order a marriage certificate online, applicants should complete the marriage application form and provide certain information with the necessary documents. Applicants can also request a Woodford County Marriage certificate from the office using the requester's name and address, phone number, and the number of copies to be ordered. The nonrefundable fee for a certified copy of a marriage certificate is $6.00 and is payable to Kentucky State Treasurer.

The Office of Vital Statistics does not have records of marriages before June 1958. Requesters will have to contact the Woodford County Clerk’s office where the marriage license was issued.

Woodford County Divorce Records

In Woodford County, divorce records are public, unless the parties in the divorce case sign a petition to seal these records. To obtain Taylor County Divorce records before June 1958, visit the Circuit Court Clerk's office where the divorce decree was granted in person.

Members of the public can request copies of divorce records through the Office of Vital Statistics in person, by mail, or by phone. Applicants can order divorce certificates online by completing a divorce application form and paying a $6 fee to the Kentucky State Treasurer. Information such as the full names of the divorced parties, the divorce year, and the county where the divorce was granted will also be required.

Woodford County Birth Records

Woodford County birth records are legal documents that give identity to a person from birth. The Office of Vital Statistics has birth records of persons born in Kentucky from 1911 to date. Certified copies of birth records are available at the office in person, via mail, or phone. To obtain certified copies of a Woodford County birth certificate, submit a completed birth certificate application form with a non-refundable search fee of $10 to the Kentucky State Treasurer. Details needed for a birth certificate request include the birth name of the person, date and county of birth, and the mother's full maiden name.

Woodford County Death Records

Woodford County death record is proof that a person has died and can affect vital statistics in the county. It is an essential document needed to manage various legal and financial matters.

The Office of Vital Statistics has death records from 1911 to date for deaths that happened in Kentucky. Applicants can access Woodford County death records at the office in person, by mail, or by telephone. Obtain certified copies of death certificates, by submitting a completed death certificate application form with a non-refundable search fee of $6 to the Kentucky State Treasurer.

Details necessary for a death certificate request include the full name of the decedent, the day, month, and year of death, and the county of death.

Woodford County Probate Court Records

Woodford County Probate Court Records deal with the settlement of an estate, which includes records on wills, appraisements, estate inventories, or guardian lists. Woodford County Circuit Court Clerk's office maintains probate court records and interested persons can submit a request at the office in person. Online, the County Clerk's Office website has a private user search option that allows individuals to access certain probate court information.

Woodford County Property Records

Woodford County property records contain information such as deeds, liens, plats, building permits, surveys, and easements. The Woodford County Property Valuation Administrator’s Office provides a public property search tool that allows individuals access information on properties in the county. Property search options include by owner name, location address, parcel number, description, and subdivision.

The County Clerk's office also offers in-person and online services for obtaining property records in Woodford County. No fee is required for this service.

Woodford County Court Records Online

There are other ways to access Woodford court records, including third-party online resources such as Kentuckycourtrecords.us. Individuals may find these websites more convenient to use as they provide records from any location. Moreover, they have a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to search for specific court records at various agencies using relevant details. In other words, access to third-party websites saves the user time and effort. However, the accuracy and availability of records on these sites vary.