McCreary County Circuit Court cases in Mccreary County, Whitley City, KY
McCreary County Circuit Court in Whitley City, KY, is a Kentucky Circuit Court (court of general jurisdiction). It serves as the county's primary trial court for major matters, handling felony criminal cases; civil lawsuits exceeding $5,000 or seeking equitable relief; family law cases including dissolution of marriage, child custody/visitation, adoption, and termination of parental rights; probate of wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships; land and title disputes; and juvenile dependency, neglect, and abuse cases. The court also conducts jury trials and grand jury proceedings and hears appeals from McCreary District Court and certain administrative agencies.
McCreary County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Mccreary |
| Street Address: | 1 N. Main St. |
| City: | Whitley City |
| Zip Code: | 42653 |
| Phone: | 606-376-5041 |
| Fax: | 606-376-8844 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/McCreary.aspx |
| Forms & Filing: | Legal Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | 2021 State Holiday Calendar |
| Jury Service: | Jury Service |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/mccrearycountyclerksoffice/ |
| 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: | The courthouse is equipped with an elevator, ramps and handicapped parking |
Services and Case Types Handled in McCreary County Circuit Court
McCreary County Circuit Court is the county's court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and maintains case filings/records for felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions typically over $5,000; foreclosures and property disputes; and family law matters (divorce, custody, support, adoptions, termination of parental rights) when assigned to Circuit/Family Court.
- Processes protective order filings (emergency/domestic violence and interpersonal) and schedules related hearings in the appropriate division.
- Conducts court hearings and trials, including arraignments, motion dockets, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and appeals from District Court.
- Manages jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and juror payments.
- Provides public access to dockets/records, issues summons and subpoenas, and receives fees, fines, restitution, and bonds.
These services support timely case processing, public safety, and access to justice.