The Circuit Civil Division serves as the court of general jurisdiction for civil cases involving claims of $5,000 or more. This includes matters such as medical malpractice, personal injury, contract disputes, property damage, foreclosures, contested probate, property rights, and administrative board appeals.

Complaints and pleadings with statutory deadlines may be filed at the District Criminal Division located on the first floor of the Louis D. Brandeis Hall of Justice between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m., including weekends and holidays.

Note: Please see the clerk for assistance with filings that require payment of a fee, such as garnishments, executions and alias summons.

The Circuit Court Criminal Division handles all felony criminal cases where defendants have been indicted by the Jefferson County Grand Jury or processed through the Commonwealth Attorney’s “rocket docket” program.

This division also manages cases involving juveniles indicted as adults, processes Circuit Court warrants, and maintains official records for Circuit Criminal cases. It is responsible for collecting fines, court costs, probation supervision fees, bonds and restitution payments.

For information on the Expungement Certification Process, visit the Kentucky Court of Justice website.