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Where to search Calloway County records

Calloway County, Kentucky court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge. Check current custody through Calloway County official source (callowaycountyjail.com).

Court casesCounty elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge
Current custodyCalloway County official source (callowaycountyjail.com)
Statewide recordsUse the Kentucky state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Calloway County Judicial Building is at 312 North 4th Street in Murray.
The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies Calloway County as part of the 42nd Judicial Circuit and 42nd Judicial District.
Melinda Starks is listed as Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk, with the clerk's office at the Judicial Building.
Randall Hutchens is listed as Calloway County District Court Judge.
Nicky J. Knight is listed as Calloway County Sheriff, and Kenneth Claud is listed as County Jailer.
The Kentucky Court of Justice states that county circuit clerks manage records for Kentucky Circuit, Family, District, and Business courts and are the starting point for requesting Calloway County court records.

Calloway County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Calloway County official source (callowaycountyjail.com)	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Police and incident records	Calloway County Clerk open-records request procedures	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Calloway County official source (callowaycountyky.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Calloway County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Calloway County has 39,421 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 21-035
Population: 39,421 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Calloway County Judicial Building is at 312 North 4th Street in Murray.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies Calloway County as part of the 42nd Judicial Circuit and 42nd Judicial District.
Local detail: Melinda Starks is listed as Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk, with the clerk's office at the Judicial Building.
Local detail: Randall Hutchens is listed as Calloway County District Court Judge.
Local detail: Nicky J. Knight is listed as Calloway County Sheriff, and Kenneth Claud is listed as County Jailer.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice states that county circuit clerks manage records for Kentucky Circuit, Family, District, and Business courts and are the starting point for requesting Calloway County court records.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Calloway County Judicial Building is at 312 North 4th Street in Murray.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies Calloway County as part of the 42nd Judicial Circuit and 42nd Judicial District.
Local detail: Melinda Starks is listed as Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk, with the clerk's office at the Judicial Building.

How can I find Calloway County Circuit or District Court case records?

For Calloway County, start with County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge and Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I find Calloway County Circuit or District Court case records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Jail rosters, inmate status, warrants, and release information can change and require direct verification with the jail or sheriff.

Which court serves a Calloway County criminal, family, civil, or probate matter?

For Calloway County, start with County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge and Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court serves a Calloway County criminal, family, civil, or probate matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Jail rosters, inmate status, warrants, and release information can change and require direct verification with the jail or sheriff.

How do I contact the Calloway County Jail or verify custody status?

For Calloway County, start with County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge and Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Calloway County Jail or verify custody status depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Jail rosters, inmate status, warrants, and release information can change and require direct verification with the jail or sheriff.

What is the difference between the Calloway County Sheriff and County Jailer?

For Calloway County, start with County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge and Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the difference between the Calloway County Sheriff and County Jailer depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Jail rosters, inmate status, warrants, and release information can change and require direct verification with the jail or sheriff.

How do I submit an open-records request to the Calloway County Clerk?

For Calloway County, start with County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge and Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit an open-records request to the Calloway County Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Jail rosters, inmate status, warrants, and release information can change and require direct verification with the jail or sheriff.

Where is the Calloway County Judicial Building and how do I contact the Circuit Court Clerk?

For Calloway County, start with County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge and Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Calloway County Judicial Building and how do I contact the Circuit Court Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Jail rosters, inmate status, warrants, and release information can change and require direct verification with the jail or sheriff.

Which agency handles a Murray municipal police or court matter?

For Calloway County, start with County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge and Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles a Murray municipal police or court matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Jail rosters, inmate status, warrants, and release information can change and require direct verification with the jail or sheriff.

How can I distinguish a county booking or warrant from a final court disposition?

For Calloway County, start with County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge and Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I distinguish a county booking or warrant from a final court disposition depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Jail rosters, inmate status, warrants, and release information can change and require direct verification with the jail or sheriff.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The County Jailer and Calloway County Jail handle county detention functions. The county directory lists the jail at 310 North 4th Street in Murray and provides the jailer phone number as 270-753-6150. Municipal: Municipal police and city-court matters are separate from county sheriff, jail, and Kentucky state trial-court records. The reviewed county sources do not provide a complete municipal-jurisdiction map.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Calloway County court and felony records

Start with Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance for the official Calloway County court path. County: Calloway County Fiscal Court and county elected offices handle county administration, sheriff services, jail operations, county-clerk functions, and related county records. Court: Calloway County participates in Kentucky's 42nd Judicial Circuit and 42nd Judicial District. The Circuit Court Clerk is the starting point for records from Circuit, Family, District, and Business Court cases in the county.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Calloway County Clerk open-records request procedures. The Kentucky Court of Justice directory explains where to request records but does not provide a complete case file or disposition for a specific person.

Calloway County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with County elected officials, sheriff, jailer, circuit court clerk, and district court judge. Jail rosters, inmate status, warrants, and release information can change and require direct verification with the jail or sheriff.

Kentucky state-level record sources

Statewide Kentucky sources are separate from Calloway County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Calloway County and Kentucky record sources

For an official starting point, use Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory and court-record access guidance. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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