Logan County Court Records Search

Logan County, Kentucky sits in the south-central part of the state, with its county seat in Russellville. Court records from the county document the outcomes of criminal cases, civil disputes, family proceedings, and estate matters heard by the Logan County Court of Justice. These records are part of the public record system used for legal research, background checks, genealogical research, and government accountability.

If you're researching court cases in Kentucky, KentuckyCourts.us is a useful place to start for context on statewide records access. Most Logan County records, though, are managed directly through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk, the Kentucky Court of Justice's online tools, and — for older files — state archival repositories. The sections below explain each record category, who maintains it, how to request copies, and what restrictions apply.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Logan County?

The Office of Circuit Court Clerk is the main repository for court case records in Logan County. Circuit Court Clerk Mary Orange Burkeen manages files for the Circuit, Family, District, and Business Court divisions operating within the county.

Logan County Court of Justice — Circuit Court Clerk
Address: 329 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 420, Russellville, KY 42276
Phone: (270) 726-2424 — Press 2 for District, Press 3 for Circuit
Fax: (270) 726-7893
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Payment: Cash, local check, money order, credit/debit cards (fee applies); no personal checks or credit/debit cards for bond payments

You can also pay fines and fees online using ePay through KYeCourts, the Kentucky Court of Justice's online portal. Registered users on KYeCourts can search active and recent case information. If you'd rather not create an account, guest access gives you limited public case lookup at no charge.

Record Age and Storage Location

Where a case file is physically stored depends on how old it is:

0–15 years old: Maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Russellville
15–35 years old: Held at the Kentucky State Records Center; request by submitting a records request form to state.records@ky.gov
36+ years old: Archived with the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA), P.O. Box 537, 300 Coffee Tree Road, Frankfort, KY 40602

For archived cases, KDLA charges a non-refundable research fee of $20.00 for in-state requesters and $25.00 for out-of-state requesters. Additional copy charges apply beyond 30 pages, and you should allow 4–6 weeks for processing. KDLA offers dedicated request forms for civil case files, criminal case files, divorce records, probate/will records, and other record categories.

The Kentucky Court of Justice's court information page for Logan County provides current contact details, parking information, and accessibility notes for the courthouse, which has a front ramp entrance, elevator, and ADA-equipped restrooms.

Are Court Records Public in Logan County?

Kentucky law generally treats court records as publicly accessible. Under KRS 61.870–61.884, the Kentucky Open Records Act establishes a presumption of openness for government-held documents, including those maintained by court clerks. Any member of the public may inspect open records in person or submit a written request for copies.

That said, KRS 61.878 carves out a number of exemptions. The following categories are restricted from general public access:

Juvenile court records (delinquency, dependency, neglect, and abuse cases)
Mental health commitment proceedings
Domestic violence case records
Medical and mental health information contained within court files
Records sealed or expunged by court order
Records or information whose disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy
Documents designated confidential under federal law or other Kentucky statutes

When a court file contains both public and confidential material, clerks will typically redact the restricted portions rather than withhold the entire record. If you're denied access to a record, you can seek review through the Kentucky Attorney General's Office or appeal in Circuit Court.

Vital records — birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates — are handled separately under KRS 213.131 and are not treated as general public records. Access is restricted to specifically eligible individuals.

Logan County Criminal Court Records

Criminal matters in Logan County are split across two court levels depending on charge severity. The District Court handles misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses, city and county ordinance violations, and preliminary hearings on felony charges. Felony prosecutions move up to the Circuit Court, which has general jurisdiction over serious criminal matters.

Searching Criminal Court Records Online

The Kentucky Court of Justice offers two ways to obtain criminal record reports:

KYeCourts Guest Login: Public users can search case information for open and closed cases without creating an account, though access to some document-level content requires registration.
AOC Background Check System (FastCheck): The Administrative Office of the Courts operates this portal, which provides court-based criminal record reports. Reports include misdemeanor and traffic cases for at least the last five years and felony cases going back to 1978. Payments are accepted by credit or debit card, with a processing fee of 2.25% of the transaction or $2.50, whichever is greater. For questions about report results, contact the AOC Records Unit at (800) 928-6381, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

AOC background check reports do not include juvenile cases, mental health cases, or domestic violence records, as those are confidential by law.

Kentucky State Police Criminal History

For comprehensive adult criminal history records, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) maintains conviction data available to the general public and qualifying organizations. KSP background checks cover statewide conviction records and differ in scope from the court-based AOC reports.

Arrest Records

The AOC system does not include arrest records. If you need Logan County arrest information, contact the Logan County Sheriff's Office directly:

Logan County Sheriff's Office — Records Custodian
100 North Owen Street, Russellville, KY 42276
Phone: (270) 726-2244 | Fax: (270) 726-6145
Email: s.stratton@lcsoky.org

Open records requests to the Sheriff's Office must be submitted in writing — by mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. Your request should include the subject's name, the date of the incident, the incident type, and the location, along with your own name, address, and phone number.

Logan County Civil Court Records

Civil cases in Logan County are filed primarily in the Circuit Court, which hears matters involving contested dollar amounts above the District Court's jurisdictional limit. The District Court handles smaller civil claims. Case types include contract disputes, property matters, small claims, evictions, and other non-criminal proceedings.

How to Search Civil Records

In person: Visit the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 329 W. 4th Street during business hours. Staff can help you locate cases by name or case number, though court personnel cannot provide legal advice.
Online via KYeCourts: The KYeCourts guest portal lets public users search case information without registering. Registered users get broader access to case documents.
County Clerk's online records: The Logan County Clerk's Office provides online access to recorded land, deed, and related civil documents through the eCCLIX document viewing system, which covers records from participating Kentucky counties.
By mail: Send a written request to the Circuit Court Clerk's P.O. Box 420, Russellville, KY 42276, including the subject's name and case number where available.

Property Records

Property and real estate records in Logan County are maintained by the Logan County Clerk's Office:

Address: 229 West 3rd Street, Russellville, KY 42276
Phone: (270) 726-6061
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; last Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m. – noon

The County Clerk records deeds and maintains property transaction records. A property tax bill search is also available for reviewing tax assessments linked to specific parcels.

Logan County Family Court Records

Family Court in Kentucky operates as a specialized division of Circuit Court under the "One Family, One Judge, One Court" model, which brings all matters involving a particular family before a single judge. Family Court jurisdiction in Logan County is defined by KRS 23A.100 and KRS 23A.110 and covers:

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

Family Court case records are accessible through the Circuit Court Clerk's office or via the KYeCourts portal. Adoption files and records involving dependent or abused children are sealed by statute and are not available to the general public.

Marriage Records

Under KRS 213.131, marriage certificates are restricted records in Kentucky and may be obtained only by the named individuals on the certificate or by court order. The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) maintains marriage records from June 1958 onward. Records predating June 1958 are held by the Circuit Court Clerk's office. The fee for a marriage certificate through OVS is $6.00 per copy (non-refundable search fee).

To request a certificate, you'll need to provide the full names of both spouses, the date and county of marriage, a return mailing address, phone number, and the number of copies needed. Requests may be submitted in person, by mail, or online through VitalChek, OVS's authorized third-party vendor, at (800) 241-8322. In-person requests are accepted at the OVS office at 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40621, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mail requests should include a check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.

Birth and Death Records

Birth certificates cost $10.00 per copy through OVS. Death, stillbirth, marriage, and divorce certificates each cost $6.00 per copy. All fees are non-refundable. Historical birth and death records predating the OVS's holdings can be requested from KDLA in Frankfort.

The Logan County Archives also holds historical vital and genealogical records and is an additional resource for researchers tracing family history in the county.

Logan County Probate Court Records

Probate matters in Logan County — including estate administration, will filings, guardianships, and conservatorships — are handled by the Circuit Court as part of its general civil jurisdiction. The Circuit Court Clerk maintains these case files under the same retention and access rules that apply to other court records.

How to Search Probate Records

KYeCourts: The KYeCourts online portal allows public case searches by name or case number, covering probate cases filed within the past 15 years.
In person or by mail: Contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 329 W. 4th Street, Russellville, KY 42276, or write to P.O. Box 420. Providing the decedent's full name and approximate date of death helps clerks locate the file more quickly.
KDLA for older records: Probate and will records more than 35 years old are archived with the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. KDLA's dedicated Probate/Will Record Request form is available on its website. In-state requesters submit a $20.00 non-refundable search fee; out-of-state requesters pay $25.00.

Only probate records that are not subject to confidentiality restrictions under state law may be obtained by the general public. Guardianship cases involving minors or individuals with mental illness may carry restricted access provisions that limit what can be disclosed.

For genealogical research into older estate matters, the Logan County Archives and Genealogical Society in Russellville maintains historical county records and offers limited free records review appointments for local researchers.