Adair County Circuit Court cases in Adair County, Columbia, KY
Adair County Circuit Court in Columbia, KY is a Kentucky Circuit Court (court of general jurisdiction) serving Adair County. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions typically exceeding $5,000; domestic-relations matters such as divorce, custody, and child support; and appeals from Adair District Court and certain administrative agencies. The court convenes grand juries and may grant equitable and injunctive relief. Routine misdemeanors and traffic violations originate in District Court, but related felony offenses and appeals are within the Circuit Court's jurisdiction.
Adair County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Adair |
| Street Address: | 201 Campbellsville St., Suite 101 |
| City: | Columbia |
| Zip Code: | 42728 |
| Phone: | 270-384-2626 |
| Fax: | 270-384-4299 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Adair.aspx |
| Parking: | Parking lots at and next to building. |
| Forms & Filing: | Legal Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | 2021 State Holiday Calendar |
| Jury Service: | Jury Service |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or needs a modification of practices, policies or procedures to participate in a KCOJ program, service or activity, should contact the circuit court clerk, the presiding judge or the KCOJ employee or office that is offering the program, service or activity to make the request. Requests should be made as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event if possible. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballard_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Adair County Circuit Court
The Adair County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal matters (felonies and certain misdemeanors)
- Civil actions (contract, personal injury, real property)
- Domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support)
- Probate/estate and guardianship/conservatorship
- Juvenile cases (delinquency, abuse/neglect)
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings and docketing (in person and, where available, e-filing)
- Protective orders/restraining orders (domestic violence, stalking, harassment)
- Court hearings and trials (arraignments, motions, trials, sentencings) and scheduling/continuances
- Jury services (summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, juror payment)
- Records access and certified copies
- Payment of fines, fees, and restitution
- Interpreter and ADA accommodation requests
- Standard forms and self-help resources
The clerk's office is the primary public contact for filings, records, and scheduling.