Bullitt County Circuit Court cases in Bullitt County, Shepherdsville, KY
Bullitt County Circuit Court in Shepherdsville is Kentucky's court of general jurisdiction for Bullitt County. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions typically exceeding $5,000 and cases involving equitable relief or real property; and appeals from Bullitt District Court and certain administrative agencies. Through its Family Court docket, it hears domestic relations matters such as divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and juvenile dependency/neglect/abuse, including termination of parental rights. Routine misdemeanors, traffic offenses, small claims, probate, and most juvenile status offenses are addressed in District Court, with the Circuit Court exercising appellate review when appropriate.
Bullitt County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Bullitt |
| Street Address: | 250 Frank E. Simon Ave. |
| City: | Shepherdsville |
| Zip Code: | 40165 |
| Phone: | 502-543-7104 |
| Fax: | 502-543-7158 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Bullitt.aspx |
| Parking: | Parking is available around the building. There is restricted parking for the handicapped |
| Forms & Filing: | Legal Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | 2021 State Holiday Calendar |
| Jury Service: | Jury Service |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bullitt-County-Circuit-Court/160106630666613 |
| 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: | Designated parking for those with disability parking permit. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Bullitt County Circuit Court
- General jurisdiction: Conducts trials and hearings for Bullitt County; manages dockets, arraignments, motions, conferences, and bench/jury trials.
- Case filings and records: Accepts, files, and maintains records for civil actions (typically over $5,000), equity matters, foreclosures, personal injury, contracts, and felony criminal cases; hears appeals from District Court.
- Family Court division: Handles divorce, legal separation, custody/visitation, child support, paternity, adoption, termination of parental rights, and juvenile dependency/neglect/abuse.
- Protective orders: Processes and issues domestic violence and interpersonal protective orders; schedules related hearings and coordinates service.
- Jury services: Manages juror qualification, summons, orientation, deferrals, attendance, and compensation.
- Public access and support: Provides case information, copies and certified records, eFiling assistance, fee and cost payments, and issuance of subpoenas and summons.
Purpose: Deliver fair adjudication, accessible filing, protection orders, and reliable jury processes for the community.