Floyd County
Floyd County, which was created in 1800 from Fleming, Mason, and Montgomery Counties, is found in Kentucky. It is named after James John Floyd, a colonel and pioneer surveyor. Prestonburg is its county seat, and more than 34,000 people reside in the county.
The trial court structure of Floyd County encompasses only 2 courts, namely, a circuit court and a district court. The Floyd County Circuit Court exercises general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases in the county. In addition to District Court and administrative agency appeals, it oversees felony cases, contested probate matters, death penalty cases, civil claims exceeding $5,000, and land property title controversies. The Circuit Court also issues injunctions, prohibitions, and writs of mandamus.
The Family Court, which is a Circuit Court division, handles family and children cases, such as child custody, parental rights termination, child support, adoption, and divorce. It shares jurisdiction with the District Court regarding specific domestic relations suits, including child dependency, domestic violence and abuse, child neglect, and juvenile status offenses.
The District Court in Franklin County is a limited jurisdiction court that presides over some civil and criminal cases, such as probate cases, violations of towns and city ordinances, civil claims for $5,000 or less, and traffic violations. Initial hearings for felonies, small claims for $2,500 or less, and mental health commitments are also heard in the District Court.
Floyd County court records are detailed information in various court trial documents and files, including docket entries, affidavits, calendars, indexes, and case transcripts. They offer citizens a vital medium for assessing judicial transparency and processes and also ensure the effective delivery of justice. The Floyd County court system maintains a comprehensive repository of court records, including:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Probate records
- Domestic relations records
The Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk oversees court records maintenance in the county. Per state law, court records in Floyd County are open to public disclosure and can be accessed following proper requests and the payment of stipulated fees. Record seekers can access court records through in-person visits to the Circuit Clerk's Office during business hours at:
127 S. Lake Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Phone: (606) 889-1672
Fax: (606) 889-1666
Free online access to case information is also available through Kentucky's case search service.
