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Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Kentucky
Case Number:	3:20-cv-00253
Party Name:	Promenade Court Townhomes Owners' Association, Inc. v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Date Published:	April 07, 2020

Source: https://ecf.kywd.uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Kentucky
Case Number:	1:20-cv-00058
Party Name:	Bratcher et al v. Warren County School District et al
Date Published:	April 07, 2020

Source: https://ecf.kywd.uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Kentucky
Case Number:	3:20-cv-00255
Party Name:	Thomason v. Martin et al
Date Published:	April 07, 2020

Source: https://ecf.kywd.uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Kentucky
Case Number:	3:20-cv-00256
Party Name:	Butler v. Laurel County Detention Center Warden et al
Date Published:	April 07, 2020

Source: https://ecf.kywd.uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Kentucky
Case Number:	5:20-cv-00063
Party Name:	Brown v. Christian County Detention Center
Date Published:	April 07, 2020

Source: https://ecf.kywd.uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Kentucky
Case Number:	4:20-cv-00055
Party Name:	Ritter v. Chemical Scanner et al
Date Published:	April 07, 2020

Source: https://ecf.kywd.uscourts.gov

How do I find out the reason for jail time in Kentucky for a person in the 1920s or 1930s?

I had the name of the jail, so I called them directly. They put me through to a very nice older gentleman. I first told me it may take some time to find the information, but they kept all records since the prison opened. He called me back in a couple minutes to get my email. He copied the information and emailed it. So much easier than I expected.

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Where do I find information on free public court records?

Your county circuit court clerk should be able to provide you requested information. If you're looking for bankruptcy or state level court cases, check the court search above under Kentucky Free Court Records Search. Records are generally from individual agencies and can appear anywhere online once published. The state of Kentucky's courts webpage also allows an open search of their cases, but will give you case numbers and party information. You can also see where the case is since it is a statewide search.

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My mother passed in April of 2015, looking for her revocable will settlement results. -my sister will not let me see the will. I am the oldest daughter of my mom.Paula said the estate has been settled?

If the will was probated, filed at the courthouse, the court records/files are public. Trusts are not public, nor is the will while the person is still alive, generally, I'm not sure if there are any exceptions to it. When the person makes changes to their trust, such as transfer/name assets in it, they should send a copy or notify of the updates.

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How can you find out for free online if someone has a warrant issued in Madison county and Taylor county KY?

You can start by checking individual city warrant lists in the counties. Richmond has a warrants list online open to anyone to check. There are other factors, is it a municipal/traffic warrant as so many are. You can see what is available by looking into each city and county's courts and law enforcement website. There's also a free warrant search from the Kentucky state police. There are contact numbers to the county/city clerk's offices through their sites where you will find how to check for warrants also, some have it online and other do not asking for the public to call in.

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How do u find out if someone is driving on suspended license?

You can check a driver's 3 year history records from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's website. The five year search is not public, however, a three year is public record and can be requested by the general public online. There's a small fee (3 bucks), but you will be able to see driving restrictions, status, license expiration and traffic violations. Personal information (gender, age, date of birth and SSN) and accident information are not included as in the 5 year non public record contains. Hope that helps!

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How can I find when my mother and Dad were married? They are deceased?

Marriage records of the deceased, specially more than fifty years old have been archived by many record keepers (county clerks etc...). If you know where the marriage happened, you can look up the clerk for that area to see how far they go. You may run into a fee, either online or on site, depends on where you need to get it from.

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I let my brother move in to my house. A year later he told me he could not insure the house unless his name was added. As a temp.situation I added his name. I moved back to find all my property gone and he fild a civil suit to try and make me sale the house. I have been trying to fight this on my own. It is set for trial now but I need some help with this matter?

If there is a specific type of record you are looking for that will helpful, you can search this self help directory, which is the purpose of the content. You can search for free records, or pay a private services to do it for you. Take a look at the information that is available for free first. Ask for what you need specifically in posts, just laying out a series of events will not be helpful. This site is advantageous when you're looking for public records and their sources.

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How can I find out what charges have been filed against an individual in Kentucky?

Criminal charges appear in the case file at the courthouse. Although criminal case files are generally public records and open to inspection, there are exceptions that can be imposed from one court to another, you can see these exceptions on the courts' webpages. Felony cases are filed in Circuit courts, which is the state's court of general jurisdiction. Kentucky's judicial website offers a free case search online. It will not give you the case file or much information at all, you may need to request it and pay a fee to see exactly what you are looking for. Are these charges/case new? Which county/city did this happen? The Kentucky court of justice also has a criminal record report the public can request if it would be helpful in this case. Many of these courts if not all have same day walk in services, attorneys use couriers for this purpose. it's on the criminal complaint

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Find all records of my mom?

All records are not public. There are specific records which are open to the public, there's a list of providers where you can find different public records. Specific records have different request policies and process, which depends on the agency.

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I would like to see mugshot?

You can go directly to the sheriff's department site and look up persons that are locked up. Which county or law enforcement department made the arrest?

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CAN I GET A DIVORCE RECORD?

There are three factors to consider: Is it the requestor's own divorce or of someone else? Was the divorce prior to June 1958? It would be archived if before this date. The county/city location is not important as the certificate can be requested from the Kentucky's Vital Statistics office. However, if you need to get court record in one of the state's 71 counties, you will need to know location of the filing.

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1979 fire that killed mother and 4 children in Kentucky?

Local libraries offer public access to periodicals which contain newsworthy events. Since the incident may not be a widely noteworthy event, smaller papers/publications may still carry that story. Where in Kentucky the incident occurred is important as different libraries have more or less services.

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How do I find info on criminal background for free?

You need to do a lot of the work on your own. A person’s background information can be found in many different places online or by going to the record keepers’ physical location. Several factors determine how your search is conducted and will result. Public records can come in many bits and pieces of information. With that in mind, you will need to fish out some of the records in parts. Begin with what you already know of the person. A good tip to begin with is to look up all the addresses and notice where traces can be of older records can be found also. It is recommended that you look up all free information first regardless. The county courthouse is a place where many records from bankruptcies, criminal cases and divorces can be found. Some court venues will offer online services, however, these services often carry a fee. A way to get around paying the fees can be by going to the location in person to view files. Once the files are checked out, you can either make copies or just view them and move on to the next record. Public record sites list as many useful free databases as possible, including sites that may not readily appear online, facilitating a more expansive search. Similar to casting a net, the larger the scope of your search is, the more results you will catch. It is normal to start with a small amount of profile information, as the search will pick up more data and expand the scope. An example are maiden names found, which would expand the search to include maiden names. Property records reveal if a spouse is named on the deed. As more information surfaces, the more expansive your search will become. Free databanks can be found scattered over the net. Few examples are inmate searches, which can be of local and state institutions, business filings with the secretary of state, land or real estate ownership searches from Property Valuation Administrator and more.

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Where can I get a copy of a missing persons report from 1992. I don't think they looked for my friend. I want to know what law enforcement did do?

These reports are usually filed with the police department. There are sites specifically for missing persons, regardless of whether it was a long time ago if the person is still missing.

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Number of arrests due to domestic violence?

The Kentucky State Police releases their crime and traffic data publications annually from 1995 to 2012. They are in pdf so may not come up initially in searches.

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Collected data of endangered children, runaways, family and non family abductions

Missing: William Gore Il

William Gore Il, Age Now: 16, Missing: 01/27/2020. Missing From Louisville, Ky. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Louisville Metro Police Department (kentucky) 1-502-574-7111.

February 04, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Aliyah Atkins

Aliyah Atkins, Age Now: 15, Missing: 01/12/2020. Missing From Whitesville, Ky. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Ohio County Sheriff's Office (kentucky) 1-270-298-4444.

January 31, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Zachary Juntunen

Zachary Juntunen, Age Now: 17, Missing: 01/27/2020. Missing From London, Ky. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Laurel County Sheriff's Office (kentucky) 1-606-864-6600.

January 30, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Adam Townsend

Adam Townsend, Age Now: 17, Missing: 01/09/2020. Missing From Louisville, Ky. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (kentucky) 1-502-574-5673.

January 15, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Kathryn Smith

Kathryn Smith, Age Now: 17, Missing: 01/07/2020. Missing From Wilmore, Ky. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Wilmore Police Department (kentucky) 1-859-858-3535.

January 14, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Troy Hughes

Troy Hughes, Age Now: 15, Missing: 01/06/2020. Missing From Dry Ridge, Ky. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Grant County Sheriff's Office (kentucky) 1-859-824-3333.

January 13, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
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Current crimes by location, description of offenses and reported police activity

Other On 36xx Allante Brook Ct, Lexington, Ky

WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE. . Residence damaged by gunfire by unknown suspect(s). .

April 04, 2020

Source: https://spotcrime.com
Other On 4xx Redding Rd, Lexington, Ky

WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE. . Listed suspect reported pointed a loaded firearm at listed victim twice prior to firing a single shot into the air. .

April 04, 2020

Source: https://spotcrime.com
Assault On 38xx Sugar Creek Dr, Lexington, Ky

ASSAULT-4TH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MINOR INJURY. . Victim stated listed suspect (her son) punched her in the face causing a minor physical injury. .

April 04, 2020

Source: https://spotcrime.com
Arrest On 11xx Tanbark Rd, Lexington, Ky

VIOL OF KENTUCKY E.P./D.V.O.. . Complainant advised suspect contacted her through text message violating an active DVO. .

April 04, 2020

Source: https://spotcrime.com
Vandalism On 2xx E Reynolds Rd, Lexington, Ky

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF-3RD DEGREE. . The suspect intentionally caused under $500 worth of damage to the victim. .

April 04, 2020

Source: https://spotcrime.com
Theft On 6xx Elsmere Park, Lexington, Ky

TBUT OR DISP CONTENTS FROM VEHICLE U/$500. . Victim advised unknown suspect entered his vehicle and stole items from within that totaled under $500. .

April 04, 2020

Source: https://spotcrime.com
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Currently missing persons sought by law enforcement derived from public and private sources

Missing Person • Kaytlyn Norden • Louisville, Kentucky • 23 Years Old

January 07, 2018

Source: http://missing.report
Missing Person • Fred Paar • Ghent, Kentucky • 48 Years Old

September 23, 2017

Source: http://missing.report
Updated: Missing Person • Fred Paar • Ghent, Kentucky • 48 Years Old

September 23, 2017

Source: http://missing.report
Missing Person • Tiffaney Andrus And Sean Barker • Lexington, Kentucky • 27 Years Old And 7 M

September 10, 2017

Source: http://missing.report
Missing Person • Joshua Dawayne Patrick Dooley • London, Kentucky • 30 Years Old

April 07, 2017

Source: http://missing.report

Total Violent Crime:
9,340
Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
160
Rape:
1,440
Robbery:
3,336
Aggravated Assault:
4,404
Total Property Crime:
99,166
Burglary:
23,244
Larceny Theft:
69,604
Motor Vehicle Theft:
6,318

About Kentucky ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates

Kentucky's demographic and housing ACS survey of 4,383,272 being 1.4 percent of U.S. residents is comprised of 49.2% males and 50.8% of females. American Community Survey separates various ethnicities depending on the area's population of persons from less than 5 years of age to 85 years old and over. ACS is an ongoing survey with five year estimates down to the block group scale providing a summary spanning five years, from 2010 to 2014 and released in 2014. View the percentage of the population by race, including various groups of Native Americans, Asians, American Indian, Alaska Native, and two or more races.
About Kentucky Selected Social Characteristics

The Kentucky social characteristics data of 1,702,235 households, which make up 1.46 percent of all U.S. households, are surveyed by ACS . View the number and percentages of married and divorced residents 15 years and older, including 1,134,316 families with and without children. There are 1,101,178 persons enrolled in school which are 3 years of age and over are separated by education level from nursery school to graduate and professional degrees. The state's resident social characteristics collected data include estimated percentages and totals of persons which are foreign born, Island areas, born abroad to American parent(s), citizenship status and ancestry.
About Kentucky Selected Economic Characteristics

The Kentucky American Community Survey economic characteristics displays current and past employment of 3,476,701 persons which are 16 years of age and older comprising of 1.4 percent of the United States labor force. Employment numbers of 2,063,756 civilians in various occupations from construction to information technology collected by industry. Overview of income and benefits in 2014, received from private entities and public public assistance. Population of the labor force with private or public health coverage for both employed and unemployed residents. Data regarding the percentage of families with income below poverty level are collected by age groups ranging from persons under the age of 18 to 65 years and over.
About Kentucky Selected Housing Characteristics

Kentucky housing characteristics are collected from 1,938,836 dwellings making up 1.46 percent of all U.S. housing, includes a survey of either inhabited 1,702,235 or uninhabited 236,601 domiciles. Data coverage of various rentals or owned structures containing 1 room to 9 rooms. Find out which mode of transportation 1,702,235 commuters in the state used to get to work. Look up the type of energy utilized by individual occupied residences. An overview of median monthly homeowner costs with or without mortgage. Percentage of rent versus income per household and homeowner costs as percentage of household income. Information collected begins with residence from 1969 or earlier.

Information About People and Demographics
Total population of persons residing within the state
4,339,367
Estimate of the state's total residency
4,042,288
Percentage change of the total resident population
7%
Net change of residents' total population
297,598
Complete count of statewide resident population
4,041,769
Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
288,022
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
7%
Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
1,014,323
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
24%
Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
13%
Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
570,336
Total estimate percentage of female residents
51%
State's white resident population
3,809,537
State's black resident population
337,520
State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
10,120
State's Asian resident population
48,930
State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
2,501
Statewide resident population of two or more races
75,208
Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
132,836
Non Hispanic white resident population
3,745,655
Statewide percentage of white residents
88%
Statewide percentage of black residents
8%
Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
0%
Statewide percentage of Asian residents
1%
Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0%
Statewide percentage of Two or more races
2%
Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
3%
Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
86%
Vital Statistics

Births and deaths occurring in Kentucky
Births
59,368
Deaths
40,090
Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
397
Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
84%
Resident Background Information

Education and background history of Kentucky Residents
Percentage of foreign born population in the state
3%
Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
4%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
80%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
20%
Total number of Veterans
334,465
Current Housing and Real Estate Data

Households located in Kentucky
Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
23 Min
Housing unit estimates
1,934,973
Net change of housing units estimates
183,855
Housing unit estimates - percentage change
11%
Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
70%
Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
$113,100
Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
18%
Total number of households
1,674,738
Average size of households
2
Kentucky Employment Data

Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
$22,284
Statewide income of median households in Kentucky
$40,061
Percentage of persons living in poverty
18%
The personal income of persons employed
$130,581
Per capita income of persons employed
$30,824
Labor force of civilian workers
2,080,409
The unemployment of the civilian labor force
217,537
The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
11%
Employment of person relating to all industries
2,438,265
Net change of employment in all industries
106,242
People employed by the government
364,196
Earnings by persons working in all industries
98,436,649
Average earnings per job in all industries
40,372
Number of private non farm establishments
92,587
Total of non employer establishment according to NAICS
270,572
Total NAICS 72 sales of accommodation and food services establishments with payrolls
6,300,866
People and Businesses

Firms and companies of Kentucky
Total number of firms located in the state
337,627
Total percentage of black owned private firms
3%
Total percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms
0%
Total percentage of Asian owned firms
1%
Total percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms
0%
Total percentage of Native Hispanic owned private firms
1%
Total percentage of Women owned private firms
26%
Value for shipments from manufacturers according to NAICS 31-33
119,105,421
Sales of establishments with payroll from merchant wholesalers according to NAICS 42
74,680,759
Sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
50,405,925
Per capita sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
11,843
Land Valuation

Property value and Kentucky territory
Totals of building permits for new private housing units
7,398
The valuation of all new private housing units authorized by building permits
923,485
Adjusted acres of land in farms
13,993,121
Size in square miles of land
39,728
Population per square mile
109

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