Scott County Court Records Search
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Scott County, Kentucky sits in the Bluegrass Region with Georgetown as its county seat and home to the county’s primary judicial facilities. The court system here processes a wide range of case types — from felony criminal prosecutions and civil contract disputes to divorce proceedings, child custody matters, and estate administration. Court records generated in these proceedings are official documents of the judicial process and carry legal significance for anyone seeking to verify case outcomes, enforce judgments, conduct background research, or trace family history.
Residents and researchers looking into Kentucky court records have several avenues available. KentuckyCourts.us provides a starting point for understanding how the state’s court system is organized and locating case information across Kentucky’s counties. Beyond that resource, Scott County court records can be searched online through official state portals, requested directly from the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, or accessed at public terminals within the courthouse. The sections below lay out the specific steps, offices, fees, and restrictions that apply to each record category.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Scott County?
The Kentucky Court of Justice manages court records for Circuit, Family, District, and Business Courts through a unified statewide system. The primary online tool for case searches is the KYeCourts Guest Login portal, which allows anyone to search civil and criminal case information by party name without creating an account.
Step-by-step online search:
- Navigate to the KYeCourts Guest Login page.
- Click “Continue as Guest” to proceed without registering.
- Select “Scott” from the county dropdown menu.
- Enter the party’s name or business name and select the case type (criminal, civil, family, etc.).
- Review the case list returned and select a case for docket details, hearing dates, and orders.
For appellate cases before the Kentucky Court of Appeals or Supreme Court, use the C-Track Public Access portal maintained by the Kentucky Court of Justice.
In-person requests for certified copies or physical case files go through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. All requests for court case records — regardless of court division — are handled by the Circuit Court Clerk, not the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Scott County Circuit Court Clerk — Tina M. Foster
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 119 North Hamilton Street, Georgetown, KY 40324 |
| Phone | (502) 863-0474 |
| Fax | (502) 863-9089 |
| Juror Line | (502) 867-9214 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Payment | Cash, check, money order, credit/debit cards (fee applies); no out-of-state checks |
Online payments for court fines and fees are available through ePay on the Kentucky courts website.
Older case records that have been transferred out of the clerk’s office may be stored at the State Records Center. To access those, the clerk will provide the case and file locator numbers, which must be submitted with a records request form to state.records@ky.gov or by calling (502) 564-3617. Historical records held by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) in Frankfort are available for in-state researchers for a $20.00 non-refundable search and copy fee per research request.
Are Court Records Public in Scott County?
Kentucky law treats court records as public documents. The Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870–61.884) establishes a general right of public access to government records, including court filings. Any person may inspect or obtain copies of court records that are not expressly restricted by statute, sealed by court order, or withheld on other lawful grounds.
The exemptions that most commonly limit access to Scott County court records are found in KRS 61.878 and include:
- Records sealed by judicial order
- Juvenile records and information on minors
- Records where disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy
- Ongoing law enforcement investigative records where disclosure could compromise an investigation
- Records containing confidential or proprietary commercial information
- Information prohibited from disclosure under federal or state law
- Preliminary drafts, notes, and internal agency memoranda not adopted as final decisions
- Records posing a reasonable likelihood of threatening public safety
When a court record contains both public and restricted material, KRS 61.878(4) requires the custodian to separate the exempt portions and make the non-exempt portions available. This means many case files are released with redactions rather than withheld entirely.
Sealed divorce records and cases involving minor children are the most common examples of restricted access in Scott County courts. Requesters who believe a denial was improper may contact the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office for guidance on the Open Records Act and appeal procedures.
Scott County Criminal Court Records
Criminal matters in Scott County are divided between the Circuit Court and the District Court based on the severity of the offense. Felony cases — including violent crimes, drug trafficking, and other serious charges — are prosecuted in the Circuit Court. Misdemeanors, traffic violations, and Class D felony preliminary hearings are handled at the District Court level. Both sets of records are maintained and accessible through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk at the Scott County Justice Center.
Searching criminal records online:
The KYeCourts guest search portal returns criminal case information including case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Searches can be filtered by case type to isolate criminal dockets.
Arrest records and jail information:
Current inmate information for the Scott County Detention Center is publicly available under Kentucky law. The Scott County Detention Center provides an online inmate lookup tool at its website.
Scott County Detention Center
Address: 130 North Court Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
Phone: (502) 863-7880
Fax: (502) 867-3727
Arrest records remain public records even after a person is released from custody. Note that juvenile arrest information and sex crime records are not released through the detention center. For incident reports from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, contact:
Scott County Sheriff’s Office
Non-Emergency: (502) 863-7855
Scott County Civil Court Records
Civil cases in Scott County — including personal injury actions, contract disputes, landlord-tenant matters, property damage claims, and business litigation — are heard by both the Circuit Court (which has general civil jurisdiction without a dollar cap) and the District Court (which handles smaller civil claims). Small claims matters fall within District Court jurisdiction.
All civil case filings are maintained by the Scott County Circuit Court Clerk at the Justice Center. Dockets and basic case information are searchable through the KYeCourts online portal. Copies of civil documents — pleadings, orders, judgments, and exhibits — can be requested in person or by phone during regular business hours.
Property and land records are a separate category maintained by the Scott County Clerk’s Office (distinct from the Circuit Court Clerk). The Scott County Clerk’s eCCLIX online land records system allows online searches of deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments. Scott County residents with non-commercial needs can access up to five free searches per day; commercial users must subscribe.
Scott County Clerk’s Office — Land Records
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E Main St (Deed Room #112), Georgetown, KY 40324 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Copies | $0.25 per page |
| Certified copies | $5.00 per document (regardless of page count) |
| Large plat copies | $3.00 each |
Property valuation and ownership data are also available through the Scott County Property Valuation Administrator at scottkypva.com, which is searchable by property address — a useful complement to the name-based eCCLIX system.
Scott County Family Court Records
Scott County has a dedicated Family Court operating within the Circuit Court structure. Family Court handles domestic relations matters including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, domestic violence proceedings, dependency/neglect/abuse cases, and paternity. All filings are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk.
Scott County Family Court Schedule:
Division III
- Dependency/Neglect/Abuse: Second & fourth Monday, 8 a.m.
- Domestic Violence: First & third Wednesday, 9 a.m.
- Domestic Relations Motion Hour: First & third Wednesday, 2 p.m.
- Status hearings: Second Wednesday, 11 a.m.
- Child Support (County Attorney): Second Wednesday, 9 a.m.
Division IV
- Dependency/Neglect/Abuse: Call the clerk for dates and times
- Domestic Violence: Second & fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m.
- Domestic Relations Motion Hour: Second & fourth Wednesdays, 2 p.m.
- Status hearings: Call the clerk for dates and times
- Child Support (County Attorney): Third Wednesday, 9 a.m.
Divorce records are generally public in Scott County, but the clerk may redact information pertaining to minor children, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and other sensitive details before releasing copies. Divorce decrees can also be ordered through the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Office of Vital Statistics Certificate Purchase Page for $6.00 per certificate.
Marriage licenses are issued by the Scott County Clerk’s Office, not the Circuit Court Clerk. Appointments are required for marriage license issuance.
Scott County Clerk’s Office — Marriage Licenses
Address: 101 E Main St, Georgetown, KY 40324
Hours: By appointment only
Fee: $60.00 (standard processing time is 7–10 business days)
Vital records for family law proceedings — including birth and death certificates — are administered at the state level by the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics. Certified copies can be ordered online through VitalChek or by mail to the Office of Vital Statistics at 275 E. Main St., 1E-A, Frankfort, KY 40621.
| Vital Record Type | Fee per Certificate |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $10.00 |
| Death certificate | $6.00 |
| Marriage certificate | $6.00 |
| Divorce certificate | $6.00 |
Birth certificates become publicly accessible 100 years after the birth; death records become public 50 years after the date of death. Before those thresholds, access is limited to immediate family members, legal representatives, and those with a court order.
Historical marriage and vital records can be accessed through the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives at 300 Coffee Tree Road, Frankfort, KY 40601 (Phone: (502) 564-8300; Fax: (502) 564-5773; Mailing: P.O. Box 537, Frankfort, KY 40602).
Scott County Probate Court Records
Probate jurisdiction in Kentucky rests with the District Court, but in counties with Family Court — including Scott County — the Circuit Court Clerk’s office manages the filing and storage of probate-related records. Probate proceedings address the formal administration of a deceased person’s estate, including the validation and execution of wills, appointment of personal representatives, intestate succession determinations, and the management of trusts under court supervision.
Scott County probate records typically contain:
- Petitions to open an estate
- Original wills filed for probate
- Letters testamentary or letters of administration
- Inventories and appraisals of estate assets
- Guardianship petitions and orders for minors
- Conservatorship filings for incapacitated adults
- Final settlement orders and distribution records
- Escheat and intestate succession filings
Accessing probate records: Probate case dockets and basic filings are searchable through the KYeCourts online portal by selecting the appropriate case type. For certified copies of probate documents or access to physical files, contact the Scott County Circuit Court Clerk directly at (502) 863-0474 or visit the office at 119 North Hamilton Street, Georgetown, KY 40324 during regular hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).
Wills recorded with the Scott County Clerk’s Office as land records may also appear in the eCCLIX land records database, since the County Clerk is charged with housing wills alongside deeds and mortgages. For older probate records that predate electronic systems and have been transferred to state archives, submit a request through the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives using the case and file locator numbers provided by the Circuit Court Clerk.