Campbell County Court Records Search

Campbell County sits in northern Kentucky along the Ohio River, directly across from Cincinnati, Ohio. The county seat is in the city of Newport, and the local court system serves a population spread across Newport, Alexandria, Fort Thomas, Bellevue, Dayton, Highland Heights, and surrounding communities. Court operations in Campbell County are part of the Kentucky Court of Justice, a unified state judicial system that places Circuit Court, Family Court, and District Court under the administrative umbrella of a single Circuit Court Clerk. The Campbell County courts handle a broad spectrum of matters — from serious felonies and high-value civil disputes in Circuit Court to traffic violations, small claims, and preliminary hearings in District Court, with Family Court managing all proceedings involving domestic relations and child welfare.

For anyone trying to locate court records in Kentucky, several tools are available through official court resources, local clerk offices, public access terminals at the courthouse, and online search platforms. The Kentucky Court of Justice website provides statewide court information, while KentuckyCourts.us can help users find publicly available case data across the commonwealth’s counties. In Campbell County, the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the courthouse in Newport is the central repository and starting point for all court record inquiries.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Campbell County?

All Campbell County court records — whether from Circuit, District, Family, or the former Business Court docket — are managed by the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. Depending on the age and type of a case, records may be stored at the courthouse, transferred to a state records facility, or, in some instances, destroyed under the Kentucky Court of Justice’s record retention schedules.

Online Search Options

The KYeCourts portal is the Kentucky Court of Justice’s public-facing case search system. Guest access allows users to look up basic case information by party name, case number, or citation number for Circuit, District, and Family Court matters statewide, including Campbell County filings. The system provides docket entries, party names, upcoming hearing dates, and case status. Registered users and subscribers to the CourtNet 2.0 service can access more detailed records, including filings history and financial data.

For appellate cases, the C-Track Public Access portal covers matters heard by the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Kentucky.

In-Person Search

The Circuit Court Clerk’s office is open to walk-in visitors during regular business hours. Public access computer terminals are available at the courthouse for self-directed case lookups.

Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
Address: 330 York Street, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: (859) 292-6314 (Press 1 for District Court, Press 2 for Circuit Court)
Circuit Court Clerk: Taunya Nolan Jack
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Payment Options: Cash, local checks, money orders, and credit/debit cards (a processing fee applies for card payments). Bond payments require cash. Online payments can be made through the ePay system.

Campbell County District Court — Alexandria Location
Address: 8352 East Main Street, Alexandria, KY 41001
Phone: (859) 292-6314

Mail Requests

Written requests for court record copies should be directed to the Circuit Court Clerk at 330 York Street, Newport, KY 41071. Include the full names of the parties, the case number (if known), the approximate filing date, and the applicable copy fee. The Request Court Records page on the Kentucky Court of Justice website provides detailed instructions on locating and requesting records, including cases that have been transferred to the State Records Center.

For older records stored at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, the case and file locator numbers — obtainable from the Circuit Court Clerk — must be submitted with a records request form to state.records@ky.gov or by calling (502) 564-3617.

Are Court Records Public in Campbell County?

Kentucky’s Open Records Act, codified in KRS 61.870 through 61.884, establishes that public records held by state and local agencies are open to inspection by any interested person. This statute applies broadly to records maintained by law enforcement agencies, county offices, and other executive-branch custodians. Court records maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk are generally available for public review, though the judiciary operates under its own access rules rather than solely under the Open Records Act.

Records That Are Generally Accessible

Criminal case dockets, charges, pleas, and sentencing information
Civil complaints, answers, motions, orders, and judgments
Probate filings including wills, inventories, and accountings
Marriage license records
Land records maintained by the County Clerk’s Office

Records That Are Restricted or Exempt

Kentucky law and court rules restrict access to several categories of information. Under KRS 61.878 and related provisions, the following are generally not available for public inspection:

Juvenile court records and proceedings
Sealed or expunged criminal records
Records involving active law enforcement or judicial investigations
Victim and witness identification information in certain cases
Information that would expose undercover law enforcement personnel
Records protected by specific federal or state confidentiality statutes
Adoption records
Mental health proceedings under KRS Chapters 202A and 202B

Personally identifiable information such as Social Security numbers and financial account details may also be redacted from publicly available records. Individuals seeking access to restricted records typically must demonstrate legal standing or obtain a court order.

Campbell County Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases in Campbell County are heard at both the Circuit and District Court levels. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over felony trials, capital offenses, and appeals from District Court, while the District Court handles misdemeanors, county ordinance violations, and preliminary hearings in felony cases. Both courts operate out of the Campbell County Courthouse, with a District Court branch also located in Alexandria.

Searching Criminal Case Records

Online: Use the KYeCourts portal to search by defendant name or case number. Guest access provides basic docket information, charges, and case status.
In Person: Visit the Circuit Court Clerk’s office at 330 York Street, Newport, during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM).
By Mail: Send a written request to the Circuit Court Clerk with the defendant’s full name, approximate case date, and applicable fees.

Copy Fees for Court Records

Under Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure CR 3.02, the following fees apply to document copies obtained through the Circuit Court Clerk:

Service	Fee
Copy of a document (per page)	$0.25
Certification	$5.00
Digital or video recording copy	$25.00
Audio recording copy	$15.00

Statewide Criminal Background Checks

The Kentucky State Police offers name-based criminal background checks to the general public for $20. This process does not require fingerprints and can be completed by mail or in person at the KSP facility. A check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer is required. Mail submissions take approximately 10 business days to process.

For fingerprint-based background checks required by employers or licensing agencies, services are available through IdentoGo locations across Kentucky. Visit uenroll.identogo.com to find a location. An additional fingerprinting fee of up to $10 may be charged by the processing agency.

Arrest Records and Law Enforcement

Arrest records and incident reports generated by local law enforcement can be requested from the following agencies:

Campbell County Police Department
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6, Alexandria, KY 41001
Phone: (859) 547-3129
Email: ccpolice@campbellcountyky.gov

To request records, download the Open Records Request Form from the department’s website and submit it by mail, fax, or email.

Campbell County Sheriff’s Office
Newport: (859) 292-3833
Alexandria: (859) 547-3446
Fax: (859) 292-3826

The Sheriff’s Office accepts open records requests through its website pursuant to KRS 61.870 et seq. Requesters must verify Kentucky residency status as required by KRS 61.876(4).

Campbell County Detention Center
Address: 601 Central Avenue, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: (859) 431-4611

The detention center maintains booking and inmate records. Open records requests can be submitted to the facility by email at openrecordsCCDC@campbellcountyky.gov or by mail addressed to the Campbell County Detention Center, c/o Cathy Steele, 601 Central Avenue, Newport, KY 41071.

Campbell County Civil Court Records

Civil litigation in Campbell County is divided between Circuit Court and District Court based on the amount in controversy and subject matter. Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction over civil disputes where the amount exceeds $5,000 and over jury trials. District Court handles small claims and civil matters within its jurisdictional limits. Both courts share jurisdiction over certain case types.

Types of Civil Records

Civil case files in Campbell County may include personal injury claims, contract disputes, landlord-tenant actions, property-related litigation, consumer complaints, small claims, and civil appeals. Documents within these files typically consist of complaints, answers, motions, discovery materials, court orders, and final judgments.

How to Access Civil Records

Online: The KYeCourts guest login provides searchable access to civil case dockets by party name or case number. CourtNet 2.0 subscribers can access more detailed filing and financial information.
In Person: Visit the Circuit Court Clerk’s office at 330 York Street, Newport, KY 41071. Phone: (859) 292-6314 Public access terminals at the courthouse allow self-directed searches.
By Mail: Submit a written request with party names, case type, and approximate filing date to the Circuit Court Clerk. Include payment for copy fees.

Civil Filing and Copy Fees

Key fees established by Kentucky court rules include:

Service	Fee
Civil case filing (Circuit Court)	$150.00 (base fee)
Court technology fee	$20.00
Third-party complaint	$35.00
Jury demand (6 persons)	$40.00
Jury demand (more than 6)	$70.00
Document copy (per page)	$0.25
Certification	$5.00
Writ of execution/attachment	$25.00
Garnishment	$15.00

Additional fees required by KRS 453.060 and KRS 27A.630, including library fees and court facility fees, are collected on top of the base filing fee.

Property and Land Records

Real property records — including deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents — are maintained by the Campbell County Clerk’s Office, which is separate from the Circuit Court Clerk. These records can be searched through the eCCLIX web portal, which provides online access to documents filed with participating Kentucky county clerks. Campbell County residents can search local records at no charge (limited to five searches per day), while commercial users pay a subscription fee.

Campbell County Clerk’s Office — Newport
Address: 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: (859) 292-3845
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (extended to 6:00 PM on the first and last Monday of each month)

Campbell County Clerk’s Office — Alexandria
Address: 8330 West Main Street, Alexandria, KY 41001

The Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator maintains a searchable database of property assessments, ownership records, and parcel information.

Campbell County Family Court Records

Family Court in Campbell County operates as a division of Circuit Court under Kentucky’s “One Family, One Judge, One Court” approach. This structure allows a single judge to hear all matters involving a particular family, reducing the burden on litigants and providing continuity in decision-making. Family Court jurisdiction is established by KRS 23A.100 and 23A.110 and covers:

Dissolution of marriage (divorce)
Spousal support and equitable distribution of property
Child custody, support, and visitation
Paternity actions
Adoption proceedings
Domestic violence protective orders
Dependency, neglect, and abuse cases
Termination of parental rights
Status offenses (runaways, truancy, beyond parental control)

Accessing Family Court Records

Family Court records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk at 330 York Street, Newport, KY 41071. Many family court records are accessible to the public, but proceedings involving juveniles, dependency and neglect, adoption, and certain domestic violence matters carry confidentiality restrictions. Access to these restricted records is generally limited to the parties involved, their attorneys, and individuals authorized by court order.

To request family court records, contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s office at (859) 292-6314 (Press 2 for Circuit/Family Court). A motion to reopen a domestic relations case more than six months after the decree generates an additional filing fee of $50.

Marriage Records

Marriage licenses in Campbell County are issued and recorded by the Campbell County Clerk’s Office. Both parties must appear in person with proof of age. Certified copies of marriage licenses cost $7.00 per copy when ordered by email (sent to Jim.Luersen@ky.gov and Amber.Brackett@ky.gov), while in-person requests are $5.00 for a certified copy and $1.00 per page for a photocopy. A 2.5% processing fee applies to credit card transactions. Requests can also be mailed to the Campbell County Clerk, Newport Office, 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071.

Divorce Records

Divorce decrees are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. Copies can be requested by visiting or writing to the clerk’s office at the courthouse. Statewide divorce certificate verifications are available through the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics for $6.00 per copy. Requests can be submitted online through VitalChek, by mail, or in person at:

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

A Marriage/Divorce Certificate Request Form is available for download. Include a check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.

Birth and Death Records

Birth and death certificates are managed by the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics rather than the courts. Certified copies cost $10 for birth certificates and $6 for death certificates. These fees are nonrefundable and cover the search whether or not a record is located. Birth records in Kentucky carry confidentiality restrictions, and access is limited to the registrant, immediate family members, legal representatives, and individuals with a court order. Death records become publicly accessible 50 years after the date of death.

Campbell County Probate Court Records

In Kentucky, probate matters are split between District Court and Circuit Court. The District Court handles uncontested probate proceedings — including routine administration of estates, probate of wills, and appointment of personal representatives — while the Circuit Court presides over contested matters such as will contests, disputed estate claims, and complex guardianship proceedings. Both courts operate through the Circuit Court Clerk’s office in Campbell County.

Types of Probate Records

Probate case files maintained by the Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk may include:

Petitions for probate of wills
Letters testamentary or letters of administration
Inventories of estate assets
Final accountings
Creditor claims and notices to creditors
Affidavits of heirship
Small estate affidavits
Guardianship and conservatorship petitions
Trust administration filings
Orders for final distribution

How to Search Probate Records

In Person: Visit the Circuit Court Clerk’s office at the Campbell County Courthouse, 330 York Street, Newport, KY 41071. Phone: (859) 292-6314 Staff can assist with locating probate case files and producing copies.
Online: The KYeCourts portal includes District Court probate case information searchable by party name or case number. Land records related to estate settlements — such as deeds and property transfers — can be searched through the eCCLIX portal maintained by the Campbell County Clerk’s Office.
By Mail: Written requests should be sent to the Circuit Court Clerk with the decedent’s name, approximate date of death, and case number if known. Include applicable copy fees ($0.25 per page, $5.00 for certification).

The Campbell County Clerk’s Office also maintains records relevant to estate proceedings, including property deeds and lien records. For estate-related land record searches, contact:

Campbell County Clerk’s Office — Newport
Address: 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: (859) 292-3845