Boone County
Boone County, Kentucky, was formed from parts of Campbell County in 1798. It shares a border with the Ohio River to the north and has a land area of about 246 square miles. Named in honor of Colonel Daniel Boone, the county is home to 136,000 residents, making it Kentucky's fourth-most populous county. Its county seat is Burlington.
Boone County's judiciary comprises District and Circuit Courts. The Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over all legal proceedings in the county. It typically hears all felonies, land title disputes, capital crimes, and disputed probate cases. Circuit Court judges in Boone County can also issue injunctions and review District Court decisions. The Family Division of the Circuit Court handles adoptions, divorces, child custody, and other domestic relations cases. Meanwhile, the District Court has limited jurisdiction over less severe criminal proceedings and general civil claims for up to $5,000.
Boone County public court records are official documents showing legal proceedings in the county. These records typically provide information on complaints, petitions, motions, orders, and judgments. According to the Open Records Act in Kentucky, court records, which can be in paper and electronic format, should be publicly accessible to ensure transparency and accountability in the county's justice system. The Court Clerk in Boone County is responsible for creating and keeping records for all kinds of cases, including:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- traffic records
- Property and land dispute records
- Probate records
To obtain any of these case files, interested persons can contact the Clerk by mail, phone, or in person at:
Boone County Justice Center
6025 Rogers Lane, Room 141
Burlington, KY 41005
P.O. Box 480
Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Phone (859) 448-2900
Interested persons can also view Boone County court records online via Kentucky's CourtNet 2.0. Users can search the state's portal by providing case numbers or names of litigants/offenders. Note that obtaining copies of public court records in Boone County costs $0.50 per page. However, online requesters can view limited court records as guests without any fee.
