Floyd County Court Records Search

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    Floyd County, Kentucky, is situated in the eastern coalfield region of the state, with Prestonsburg serving as the county seat and home to its primary judicial facilities. The county’s courts produce official records documenting every stage of legal proceedings — criminal prosecutions, civil disputes, family law matters, and estate proceedings. These documents encompass docket entries, pleadings, motions, exhibits, court orders, dispositions, and summonses, and they are relied upon by attorneys, journalists, genealogists, employers, and private citizens for a wide range of legal and research purposes.

    Locating court records in Kentucky generally begins with the circuit court clerk in the county where a case was heard. Records can be searched through official court resources, clerk offices, public access terminals, and online tools maintained by the Kentucky Court of Justice. KentuckyCourts.us may help users locate publicly available court case information and navigate the state’s judicial resources.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Floyd County?

    All court records for cases heard in Floyd County — whether Circuit, Family, District, or Business Court — are managed by the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. The clerk’s office is the mandatory first point of contact for requesting records, identifying which facility holds a file, and obtaining certified or standard copies of documents.

    Floyd County Justice Center (Circuit Court Clerk)
    Address: 127 South Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
    Phone — Circuit Court: (606) 889-1658
    Phone — Family Court: (606) 889-1651
    Phone — District Court: (606) 889-1672
    Phone — District Civil: (606) 889-1650
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Circuit Court Clerk: Douglas Ray Hall

    Payment is accepted by cash, check, money order, or online via ePay.

    Online case search: The Kentucky Court of Justice provides an online case search tool at kycourts.gov, where users can look up court dates and case information for Floyd County across all court divisions. For appellate matters decided by the Kentucky Court of Appeals or the Kentucky Supreme Court, case records are accessible through C-Track Public Access.

    Older and archived records: Cases that are no longer stored at the courthouse may be held at a state records facility or transferred to the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA). KDLA holds historical civil, criminal, divorce, marriage, probate, and other court records for Floyd County. In-state research requests carry a $20.00 non-refundable search and copy fee; out-of-state requests require a $25.00 pre-paid research fee. Requests can be submitted online through the KDLA Records Ordering System or by mailing a completed request form with a check payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer to: Archives Research Room, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, P.O. Box 537, 300 Coffee Tree Road, Frankfort, KY 40602. Allow 4–6 weeks for a response.

    Are Court Records Public in Floyd County?

    Court records generated in Floyd County are presumptively public under the Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870–61.884). This law gives any person the right to inspect and obtain copies of public records created or maintained by government agencies, including courts, during normal business hours.

    However, KRS 61.878 carves out specific categories exempt from mandatory disclosure. Records that are not available to the general public include:

    • Juvenile court records and child dependency/abuse proceedings
    • Attorney-client privileged communications
    • Mental health and psychological treatment records
    • Information involving confidential informants or shared in confidence during law enforcement proceedings
    • Personal identifying information whose release could compromise individual privacy or security
    • Adoption case records, which are sealed by statute
    • Grand jury proceedings and related materials
    • Expunged criminal records

    When a request is denied, the custodian must cite the specific statutory authority for withholding the record. Requesters who believe a denial is improper may seek review through the Kentucky Attorney General’s office or pursue judicial review in circuit court.

    Floyd County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal matters in Floyd County are divided between the Circuit Court and the District Court based on the severity of the offense. The Floyd County Circuit Court handles felony prosecutions, while the Floyd County District Court — a court of limited jurisdiction — processes misdemeanors, traffic violations, ordinance violations, and felony probable cause hearings and arraignments. Both sets of records are maintained by the Office of Circuit Court Clerk.

    To request criminal case records, contact the clerk’s office directly by phone or in person at the Floyd County Justice Center. Provide the defendant’s name, case number, and — if known — the approximate filing or conviction date to help staff locate the file.

    Arrest and incident records are held separately by law enforcement. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office maintains incident reports and arrest records generated by its deputies. Requests may be directed to:

    Floyd County Sheriff’s Office
    Address: 149 S. Central Avenue, P.O. Box 152, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
    Phone: (606) 886-6171
    (McDowell Branch: 9575 KY Rt. 122, McDowell, KY 41647 — Phone: (606) 377-2075)

    Statewide criminal history background checks are conducted by the Kentucky State Police (KSP). The KSP offers two primary options:

    • Name-based check (Kentucky only): Available by mail or walk-in. Fee: $20.00 (check or money order made payable to KY State Treasurer). No fingerprints required. Processing takes approximately 10 business days by mail. Request forms are available on the KSP Background Checks page.
    • Fingerprint-based check (Kentucky and FBI): Required for most statutory employment clearances. Fingerprinting is conducted at IdentoGo locations statewide. Find a nearby location at uenroll.identogo.com.

    For a free, name-based search of current offender records, the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) system maintained by the Kentucky Department of Corrections allows public searches by name at no cost.

    Floyd County Civil Court Records

    Civil litigation in Floyd County is handled across two court levels depending on the dollar amount in dispute. The Floyd County District Court handles civil cases involving $5,000 or less and small claims matters involving $2,500 or less. The Floyd County Circuit Court presides over higher-value civil cases, including contract actions, property disputes, personal injury suits, and appeals from the District Court.

    All civil case files are maintained by the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Floyd County Justice Center. To locate or request civil records:

    1. Online: Use the Kentucky Court of Justice case search tool to search case information by party name, case number, or case type.
    2. In person: Visit the clerk’s office at 127 South Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.). Staff can locate case files and provide copies; fees are assessed for copying.
    3. By phone or mail: Call the District Civil line at (606) 889-1650 or the Circuit line at (606) 889-1658. Written requests should identify the case by name and docket number.
    4. Archived civil cases: Submit a Civil Case File Record Request to KDLA for older files no longer stored at the courthouse. Consult the KDLA County Records Inventory for dates of available Floyd County civil records.

    Property records — including deeds, mortgages, and liens — are recorded and maintained by the Floyd County Clerk’s Office, located at 149 South Central Avenue, Suite 5, Prestonsburg, KY 41653, Phone: (606) 886-3816 The county clerk’s records date back to the county’s founding and are the primary source for real estate title history.

    Floyd County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Floyd County fall under both the Floyd County Circuit Court (which has a dedicated Family Court division) and the Floyd County District Court, depending on the nature of the proceeding. Family Court handles divorce, child custody, domestic violence protective orders, and related matters. District Court handles domestic violence and abuse cases at the preliminary level, as well as juvenile matters.

    Divorce records: Divorce filings and decrees are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. Certified copies of divorce decrees must be obtained directly from the clerk. For divorce certificates covering events from June 1958 to the present, the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) holds statewide records. A divorce certificate application may be submitted by mail, Dropbox, online, or phone with a $6.00 non-refundable search fee (paid by money order). Mail and online submissions are processed within approximately 30 business days; Dropbox submissions within 5–7 days.

    Child custody and domestic violence: Custody orders and protection orders are generated by the Floyd County Circuit/Family Court. Active protection orders may be subject to restricted public access to protect the petitioner’s identifying information. Contact the clerk’s office at (606) 889-1651 for Family Court records.

    Marriage records: Marriage licenses are issued by and archived with the Floyd County Clerk’s Office at 149 South Central Avenue, Suite 5, Prestonsburg, Phone: (606) 886-3816 Statewide certified marriage records from June 1958 forward are also available through the Kentucky OVS by submitting a marriage record application with the $6.00 search fee. Applicants must provide both parties’ full names, the marriage date, and the county where the license was issued.

    Birth and death certificates: These vital records are maintained by the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics for events from 1911 to the present. Certified copies cost $10.00 for birth certificates and $6.00 for death certificates, each payable by money order to the Kentucky State Treasurer. Completed applications — using the Birth Certificate Application (VS37) or Death Certificate Application (VS31) — may be submitted in person, by fax, by mail, or online. The OVS is located at 275 East Main Street, Suite 1E-A, Frankfort, KY 40621, Phone: (866) 283-7477, with office hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For records predating 1911, contact KDLA, which holds birth and death records on microfilm for 1852–1910.

    Floyd County Probate Court Records

    Probate jurisdiction in Kentucky is divided between the District Court and the County Clerk’s Office. The Floyd County District Court handles the probate of wills, issuing letters testamentary, and administering estate proceedings. Once a will is probated by the District Court judge, it must be recorded — along with the order appointing the administrator or executor — at the Floyd County Clerk’s Office, where the original copy is permanently retained per Kentucky law.

    How to access Floyd County probate records:

    • Wills and estate records at the County Clerk: Contact the Floyd County Clerk’s Office at 149 South Central Avenue, Suite 5, Prestonsburg, KY 41653, Phone: (606) 886-3816 Wills are indexed in the Will Book under the deceased’s name.
    • Active probate court proceedings: Contact the District Court clerk division at (606) 889-1672 or visit the Justice Center at 127 South Lake Drive during regular business hours.
    • Online case search: Use the Kentucky Court of Justice case search to locate active probate docket entries.
    • Historical probate records: Submit a Probate/Will Record Request to KDLA for older Floyd County estates no longer held at the courthouse.

    Key probate documents filed in Floyd County include:

    Document TypeFiling Location
    Original will (after probate)Floyd County Clerk’s Office (permanent retention)
    Affidavit of Descent (intestate)Floyd County Clerk’s Office
    Affidavit of Real Property Transfer Under WillFloyd County Clerk’s Office
    Letters Testamentary / Letters of AdministrationFloyd County District Court
    Will Contest (must be filed within 2 years of District Court decision)Floyd County Circuit Court
    Guardianship / Conservatorship petitionsFloyd County District Court

    Contesting a probated will requires filing an original action in the Floyd County Circuit Court within two years of the District Court’s decision, per Kentucky statute. Contested wills, guardianship records involving minors, and matters pertaining to incapacitated individuals may have restricted access within the court file. The general docket entries and recorded will documents remain public records.