Henderson County Circuit Court cases in Henderson County, Henderson, KY
Henderson County Circuit Court is Kentucky's trial court of general jurisdiction serving Henderson County from Henderson, KY. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; higher-value civil cases and matters in equity, including injunctions and disputes involving title to real property; and domestic relations cases such as divorce, child custody and support, and adoptions. The court also hears appeals from Henderson District Court and certain administrative agency decisions. Traffic violations and most misdemeanors are handled in District Court, while the Circuit Court addresses more serious criminal matters and complex civil and family law proceedings within its jurisdiction.
Henderson County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Henderson |
| Street Address: | 5 N. Main St. |
| City: | Henderson |
| Zip Code: | 42420 |
| Phone: | 270 826-2405 |
| Fax: | 270-831-2710 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Henderson.aspx |
| Parking: | Two-hour parking is available around the perimeter of the building. Unlimited parking on Washington Street |
| Forms & Filing: | Legal Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | 2021 State Holiday Calendar |
| Jury Service: | Jury Service |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| 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 in front of the building for those with disability parking permits. Ramp on the right side of the building. Elevator inside. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Henderson County Circuit Court
Henderson County Circuit Court serves as the county's general trial court. It:
- Accepts and processes case filings, fees, and records requests; provides eFiling (where available), docket lookup, certified copies.
- Hears felony and serious misdemeanor criminal cases; civil disputes above lower-court limits; domestic relations (divorce, custody, support); juvenile/child-protection matters and probate/estates, where assigned; and appeals from lower courts or administrative bodies.
- Issues and enforces protective orders (e.g., domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault) and handles related hearings.
- Schedules and conducts arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencings.
- Manages jury services: summons, orientation, voir dire, hardship deferrals, and juror compensation.
- Offers public-facing services: calendars, forms and self-help resources, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, payment of fines/fees/restitution, and access to mediation or specialty court programs.