Ballard County Circuit Court cases in Ballard County, Wickliffe, KY
Ballard County Circuit Court in Wickliffe, Kentucky, is the state Circuit Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) for Ballard County within the Kentucky Court of Justice. It hears felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions exceeding District Court's monetary jurisdiction or seeking equitable relief (such as injunctions and title to real property); and domestic relations matters (divorce, child custody, and support) through its Family Court division where applicable. The court also handles juvenile dependency/neglect and termination of parental rights in Family Court, and it hears appeals from Ballard District Court and certain administrative agencies. Routine misdemeanors and traffic infractions are handled in District Court, with appeals to Circuit Court.
Ballard County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Ballard |
| Street Address: | 132 North 4th Street |
| City: | Wickliffe |
| Zip Code: | 42087 |
| Phone: | 270-335-5123 |
| Fax: | 270-335-3849 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Ballard.aspx |
| Forms & Filing: | Legal Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | 2021 State Holiday Calendar |
| Jury Service: | Jury Service |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | ballardjex@brtc.net |
| 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. |
| Special Access: | Ramp on side of courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Ballard County Circuit Court
Ballard County Circuit Court (Kentucky) serves as the county's court of general jurisdiction. Core functions include:
- Case filings: felony criminal; civil matters typically over $5,000; equity/land-title; domestic relations and juvenile matters through the Family Court division (where available); and appeals from District Court.
- Orders and protection: injunctions and, via Family/related divisions, protective orders (EPO/DVO/IPO).
- Proceedings: scheduling and conducting hearings, motion hour, case management, and jury/bench trials.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, and juror payment for petit and grand juries.
- Records and payments: docketing, certified copies, access to public records, and processing of fines, fees, bonds, and restitution.
- Public assistance: forms, filing guidance, language/ADA accommodations, and referrals to mediation or victim services.