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    Greenup County, Kentucky sits along the Ohio River in the northeastern corner of the state, with the city of Greenup serving as the county seat. Court records produced within this county document judicial proceedings from initial filing through final disposition and include materials such as complaints, affidavits, motions, pleadings, orders, hearing transcripts, judgments, and any audio or video recordings admitted into the record. These documents serve as both a historical account of legal proceedings and a practical resource for attorneys, researchers, litigants, and the general public.

    Locating court case information in Kentucky can be done through several avenues, including official clerk offices, public access terminals at the courthouse, written record requests, and online tools maintained by the state. KentuckyCourts.us can help users identify publicly available court case information and navigate Kentucky’s judicial system for counties including Greenup.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Greenup County?

    All court records for Greenup County — covering Circuit, Family, District, and Business courts — are managed by the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. The Circuit Court Clerk is the designated custodian of these records and the proper starting point for any records request.

    Greenup County Circuit Court Clerk
    Address: Greenup County Courthouse Annex, 101 Harrison Street, Greenup, KY 41144
    Phone: (606) 473-9869 or (606) 473-9860
    Email: micheletackett@kycourts.net
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM (closed weekends and state holidays)
    Payment: Cash, check, or money order accepted; online payment via ePay also available

    The current Circuit Court Clerk is Allen Kent Reed. Free parking is available in the county lot adjacent to the building, with designated spaces for individuals with disability parking permits. The building is accessible by ramp.

    There are three primary ways to access Greenup County court records:

    • In person: Visit the Clerk’s office during regular hours. Public access terminals allow searches by case number, party name, or other criteria. Staff can assist in locating the correct docket or file.
    • By mail: Submit a written request describing the case or record needed, with any required fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope if requesting copies by return mail. Address mail requests to the Circuit Court Clerk at 101 Harrison Street, Greenup, KY 41144.
    • Online: The Kentucky Court of Justice CourtNet 2.0 portal provides online access to limited case information for civil and criminal cases. Not all case documents are available electronically, and subscription or copying fees may apply for detailed records.

    Depending on the age and type of a case, records may be stored at the clerk’s office, at an off-site records facility, or may have been destroyed in accordance with the Kentucky Court of Justice’s authorized Record Retention schedules. If a record has been moved to a storage facility, the clerk will provide the case and file locator numbers needed to access it. For older historical records, the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) holds civil and criminal case files for Greenup County dating back to 1785 through 1991, searchable through the KDLA’s online Kentucky courts research portal.

    Are Court Records Public in Greenup County?

    Kentucky’s Open Records Act (KRS 61.870–KRS 61.884) establishes a general right of public access to government records, including most court records maintained by Greenup County courts. The law presumes openness: any Kentucky resident may inspect and obtain copies of public records unless a specific statute or court order restricts access.

    Several categories of records carry confidentiality protections or restricted access under Kentucky law:

    • Juvenile records: Records in cases involving minors are restricted under KRS 610.340, which generally limits public access to juvenile proceedings.
    • Adoption proceedings: Adoption files remain sealed pursuant to KRS 199.570, protecting the privacy of all parties involved.
    • Expunged records: Records that have been expunged under KRS 431.073 or related statutes are treated as non-public and may not be disclosed to the general public. The Kentucky Court of Justice’s expungement process governs how qualifying convictions are vacated and sealed.
    • Ongoing investigations and sensitive matters: Some records may be temporarily withheld where disclosure would compromise an active investigation or violate privacy protections recognized under state law.
    • Personal identifiers: Sensitive personal information embedded within otherwise public records — such as Social Security numbers — may be redacted before copies are released.

    Records that fall outside these exemptions are available to any member of the public upon request, without requiring the requestor to state a reason or provide personal identification.

    Greenup County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal cases in Greenup County are heard in either the Circuit Court or the District Court, depending on the severity of the offense. Felony cases — including indictments, arraignments, trial proceedings, plea agreements, convictions, and sentencing orders — are filed and heard in Circuit Court. Misdemeanor matters are generally handled at the District Court level. Both courts operate out of the Greenup County Courthouse Annex:

    Greenup County Circuit Court
    Address: 101 Harrison Street, Greenup, KY 41144
    Phone: (606) 473-9869
    Fax: (606) 473-7388

    Greenup County District Court
    Address: 101 Harrison Street, Greenup, KY 41144
    Phone: (606) 473-9869
    Fax: (606) 473-7388

    Criminal court records typically include charging documents, indictments, arrest warrants, bond information, hearing transcripts, plea agreements, jury instructions, verdict forms, and final sentencing orders. To search criminal case records, requestors may visit the Circuit Court Clerk’s office in person, use CourtNet 2.0 online, or submit a written mail request.

    For arrest records and incident reports maintained by the Greenup County Sheriff’s Office, contact:

    Greenup County Sheriff’s Office
    Address: Greenup County Courthouse, 301 Main Street, P.O. Box 318, Greenup, KY 41144
    Phone: (606) 473-9833 or (606) 473-7037
    Website: Greenup County Sheriff’s Office

    Sheriff Matt Smith currently leads the office. The Sheriff’s Office serves judicial notices, arrest warrants, and other statutory duties under Kentucky law. Members of the public may request incident or offense reports through the open records process by contacting the Sheriff’s Office directly.

    Greenup County Civil Court Records

    Civil court records in Greenup County cover non-criminal disputes including contract claims, personal injury cases, property disputes, small claims matters, and appeals from lower tribunals. The Circuit Court handles larger civil actions, while the District Court has jurisdiction over smaller civil matters including small claims cases. Under Kentucky civil procedure rules, small claims filings in District Court carry filing fees beginning at approximately $30.00 for cases up to $2,500 in controversy.

    All civil case records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk. Requestors can search them in person using the public access terminals at the Clerk’s office, look up case information through CourtNet 2.0, or submit a written mail request to the clerk’s office at 101 Harrison Street, Greenup, KY 41144. Copies of documents typically carry a per-page fee, and certified copies cost more. Payment options at the Clerk’s office include cash, check, and money order; online payments can be processed through Kentucky ePay.

    For civil case records older than those maintained at the courthouse, the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives holds archived civil case files by county. Researchers can submit a Case File Record Request directly to KDLA for historical files, with KDLA’s online guide listing available dates of civil case files by county.

    Greenup County Family Court Records

    Family Court in Greenup County operates as a division of Circuit Court under the “One Family, One Judge, One Court” model established statewide under KRS 23A.100 and 23A.110. This means a single judge handles all legal matters involving a given family, reducing the burden on parties who would otherwise face multiple separate proceedings. Family Court takes priority over criminal and general civil matters on the docket.

    The Greenup County Family Court has jurisdiction over:

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

    Family court records are filed with and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk at 101 Harrison Street. Divorce records, custody orders, and dissolution decrees can be searched through CourtNet 2.0 online or reviewed in person at the clerk’s office. Keep in mind that adoption records are sealed under KRS 199.570 and are not available to the general public.

    Marriage Records: Marriage licenses issued in Greenup County are maintained by the Greenup County Clerk’s Office at 424 Main Street, Greenup, KY 41144; Phone: (606) 473-7394 Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, with a lunch closure from noon to 1:00 PM. Certified copies of marriage certificates are available for a standard fee. The Greenup County Clerk’s online records search allows private citizens to search Greenup County records at no charge, limited to five searches per day. For marriages after June 1958, certified copies are also available from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, 275 East Main Street, 1E-A, Frankfort, KY 40621; Phone: (502) 564-4212

    Birth and Death Records: Vital records for Greenup County births and deaths are accessible locally through the Greenup County Health Department Vital Statistics office at 806 Seaton Avenue, Greenup, KY 41144; Phone: (606) 473-9838 Kentucky’s Vital Statistics Law, enacted in 1910, governs registration of births and deaths from 1911 forward. Certified copies of birth certificates are typically $10.00 each; certified death certificates are approximately $6.00 each. Access to certified birth records is restricted by KRS 213.046 to the registrant, immediate family members, legal representatives, and others with a demonstrated direct interest. Birth records less than 100 years old carry limited public access protections.

    Greenup County Probate Court Records

    Probate proceedings in Greenup County — covering estate administration, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, name changes, and related matters — are handled through the Circuit Court and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk. These records confirm the lawful distribution of a decedent’s assets, establish the validity of wills, and document legal arrangements for the care of minors or incapacitated individuals.

    To access probate records, requestors should contact the Circuit Court Clerk’s office directly:

    Greenup County Circuit Court Clerk
    Address: 101 Harrison Street, Greenup, KY 41144
    Phone: (606) 473-9869
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM

    Probate files can be reviewed in person at the clerk’s office, searched through CourtNet 2.0, or requested by mail. Fees apply for copies of documents. Some older probate records may have been transferred to an off-site records facility; in those cases, the clerk will identify the storage location and provide the file locator numbers needed to access those materials. Historical probate records for Greenup County dating to the 1800s may also be available through the KDLA research guides, which include dedicated guides for probate records and county court documents.

    The Greenup County Clerk’s Office maintains land records and related instruments — including deeds, mortgages, liens, wills filed for safekeeping, and estate-related encumbrances — that often intersect with probate matters. The eCCLIX online platform, accessible through the Greenup County Clerk’s website, allows users to search and view recorded documents filed with the Clerk’s office. Commercial users pay a subscription fee; private citizens can search Greenup County records at no charge, limited to five searches per day. Recording fees for wills filed with the County Clerk begin at $47.00, while related instruments such as affidavits of descent start at $50.00 and renunciations or disclaimers of wills are $46.00, per the current fee schedule published by the Clerk’s office.

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