Campbell County
Campbell County, Kentucky, lies along the Licking and Ohio Rivers and covers only 159 square miles. Alexandria and Newport are its county seats, with an estimated number of 93,000 residents. Predominantly inhabited by the white racial group, the county is recognized for its close proximity to Cincinnati, Ohio.
The two main courts in the Campbell trial court system are the Circuit Court and District Court. The Campbell Circuit Court maintains jurisdiction that covers a blend of criminal and civil cases. All civil cases above $5,000, contested probate matters, felonies, and title-to-land disputes are addressed in this court. Additionally, it handles appeals from the District Court and has the authority to issue injunctions and writs of prohibition.
Conversely, the Campbell District Court has a limited jurisdiction; however, it addresses a wide range of civil and criminal matters. It focuses on small claims cases involving $2,500 or less, civil cases involving sums up to $5,000, misdemeanors, probate of wills, traffic offenses, juvenile matters, city and county ordinance violations, felony probable cause hearings, and abuse and domestic violence cases.
Campbell County public court records include court filings, trial dispositions, affidavits, and orders submitted about court activities within the county. The Circuit Court Clerk maintains these records for both District and Circuit Courts and is also tasked with providing access to them when requested. The public can inspect the following types of records at the Clerk's Office:
- Traffic record
- Civil court record
- Criminal court record
- Family court record
- Probate record
Furthermore, the Campbell Circuit Court Clerk is limited to providing court records that are up to 15 years old. To look up records older than 15 years, submit a request records form including the case and locator numbers to state.records@ky.gov or call 502-564-3617.
