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Shelby County, Kentucky — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Shelby County.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Circuit Clerk: Shelby County Courthouse, Kentucky — Contact the clerk
  • Sheriff: Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
  • Online search: Kentucky CourtNet
  • County seat: Kentucky, Kentucky
How to use this page: Pick a section below.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and jail information
🏛️ Local court records
📋 Property and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Shelby County Circuit Clerk maintains records for cases filed in local courts. Office: Shelby County Courthouse, Kentucky.

OfficeDetails
Circuit ClerkShelby County Courthouse, Kentucky
PhoneContact the clerk
Online SearchKentucky CourtNet
⚖️ Kentucky CourtNet 🏛️ Kentucky Judiciary

Use the link above or call Contact the clerk.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Shelby County come from the arresting agency. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Kentucky.

AgencyLocation
Shelby County Sheriff's OfficeKentucky, Kentucky
🔍 KSP — Criminal History 📋 Kentucky State Police

Contact the Shelby County Sheriff for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

Shelby County maintains other public records through county offices in Kentucky.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit Shelby County Courthouse, Kentucky. Bring valid ID.

Online: Use Kentucky CourtNet.

By mail: Submit a request under Kentucky's public records law. Call Contact the clerk.

About Shelby County

Shelby County is in Kentucky, county seat: Kentucky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Shelby County courthouse?
Shelby County Courthouse, Kentucky. Call Contact the clerk.
Can I look up arrests online?
Contact the Sheriff in Kentucky or use KSP — Criminal History.
How do I get a court record?
Search at Kentucky CourtNet or call Contact the clerk.
What courts does Shelby County have?
Local trial courts as part of the Kentucky court system.
Is there a fee?
Many online searches are free. Certified copies may require a fee.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online.

This page is a guide. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026