Barren County
Barren County was established in 1798. The county was carved from parts of Green and Warren Counties and was initially settled by Scot-Irish immigrants. Its seat, Glasgow, derives its name from its namesake city in Scotland. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Barren County had a population of 44,485.
The county's judiciary is comprised of Circuit and District courts. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases, such as felonies, capital offenses, and civil disputes where the amount claimed exceeds $5,000. The court also hears matters related to divorce, adoption, contested probate, real estate, and administrative appeals. The District Court hears matters about local ordinance violations, misdemeanors, preliminary hearings for felony charges, and civil cases involving claims under $5,000. The court has a Juvenile Court division that focuses on child neglect, abuse, juvenile delinquency, and minor traffic offenses. It also has a Small Claims Division that handles disputes involving less than $2,500.
Barren County public court records are official legal documents that provide information on judicial proceedings for cases heard in the county. These records contain details such as case filings, docket numbers, exhibits, and the final judgments of the court. Per provisions of the Kentucky Open Records Act, the government is mandated to make these records accessible to the public. The Barren County Clerk has the responsibility to manage, maintain, process, and provide access to these records. Examples of the record include:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Probate records
- Property records
- Family records
To obtain physical copies of these records, individuals can visit the Clerk's Office at:
117 N Public Square
Suite 1A
Glasgow, KY 42141
Phone: (270) 651-3783
Interested parties can also access the records online using KYeCourts, Kentucky's state-managed case search portal. The portal allows searches using criteria such as party names, case numbers, or citation details.
Obtaining court records from Barren County's Clerk's Office costs varying fees based on the type and format of the record. Copies of uncertified court records cost an average of $2.00 for up to three pages, with an additional charge of $0.50 per page thereafter. On the other hand, certified copies cost $5.00 for the first three pages and an extra $0.50 for each additional page.
