Pike County Circuit Court cases in Pike County, Pikeville, KY
Pike County Circuit Court in Pikeville, KY is a Kentucky Circuit Court (court of general jurisdiction) serving Pike County. It hears major civil cases typically over $5,000, equity and land-title actions; felony and capital criminal cases; probate matters (wills, estates), and guardianships. Through its Family Court division, it handles divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, adoption, termination of parental rights, and dependency/neglect/abuse cases. The court conducts jury and bench trials, oversees grand juries, and exercises appellate jurisdiction over Pike District Court decisions, including appeals from misdemeanor, traffic, and small-claims cases. It functions as the county's primary trial court for serious civil and criminal matters and the first-level appellate forum for District Court cases.
Pike County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Pike |
| Street Address: | 175 Main St. |
| City: | Pikeville |
| Zip Code: | 41502 |
| Phone: | 606-433-7557 |
| Fax: | 606-433-7044 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Pike.aspx |
| 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. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Pike County Circuit Court
The Pike County Circuit Court serves the public by administering core trial-court functions:
- Case intake and filings: criminal (felonies, some misdemeanors), civil (tort/contract), family/domestic (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile, traffic/ordinance, and certain appeals from lower courts.
- Protective orders: accepts petitions and issues emergency, temporary, and final orders for domestic violence, stalking, or harassment.
- Hearings and trials: schedules, notices, docket management, continuances, and courtroom proceedings.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals, orientation, and juror payment.
- Records and forms: case lookup, certified copies, court forms, and e‑filing/in‑person filing assistance.
- Payments and compliance: fines, fees, restitution; bond, warrants, and probation/pretrial coordination.
- Alternative dispute resolution and specialty dockets (e.g., drug or mental health, where available).
- Public access: interpreter services, ADA accommodations, and general information.