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Where to search Hancock County records

Hancock County, Kentucky court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Kentucky Court of Justice county judicial center, court schedules, clerk, and judicial districts. Check current custody through Hancock County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and custody information.

Court casesKentucky Court of Justice county judicial center, court schedules, clerk, and judicial districts
Current custodyHancock County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and custody information
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 Hancock County Judicial Center is at 310 Hawesville School Drive, Hawesville, Kentucky 42348.
The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Michael T. Boling as Hancock County Circuit Court Clerk and gives the clerk's telephone numbers as 270-927-8144 and 270-927-8145.
Hancock County has scheduled circuit, family, and district court sessions at the judicial center, including circuit motion days on the fourth Friday.
The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies Hancock County within the 38th Judicial Circuit and 38th Judicial District.

Hancock County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Kentucky Court of Justice county judicial center, court schedules, clerk, and judicial districts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Hancock County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and custody information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Kentucky government county and local-agency directory	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.

This Hancock County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Hancock County has 9,050 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: 21-091
Population: 9,050 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Hancock County Judicial Center is at 310 Hawesville School Drive, Hawesville, Kentucky 42348.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Michael T. Boling as Hancock County Circuit Court Clerk and gives the clerk's telephone numbers as 270-927-8144 and 270-927-8145.
Local detail: Hancock County has scheduled circuit, family, and district court sessions at the judicial center, including circuit motion days on the fourth Friday.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies Hancock County within the 38th Judicial Circuit and 38th Judicial District.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Hancock County Judicial Center is at 310 Hawesville School Drive, Hawesville, Kentucky 42348.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Michael T. Boling as Hancock County Circuit Court Clerk and gives the clerk's telephone numbers as 270-927-8144 and 270-927-8145.
Local detail: Hancock County has scheduled circuit, family, and district court sessions at the judicial center, including circuit motion days on the fourth Friday.

How do I contact the Hancock County Circuit Court Clerk or request a court record?

For Hancock County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice county judicial center, court schedules, clerk, and judicial districts and Hancock County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and custody information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Hancock County Circuit Court Clerk or request a court record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Hancock County jail roster or detailed visitation schedule.

Which Hancock County matters are handled by circuit, family, or district court?

For Hancock County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice county judicial center, court schedules, clerk, and judicial districts and Hancock County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and custody information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Hancock County matters are handled by circuit, family, or district court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Hancock County jail roster or detailed visitation schedule.

How can I check Hancock County jail custody, booking, bail, or visitation information?

For Hancock County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice county judicial center, court schedules, clerk, and judicial districts and Hancock County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and custody information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check Hancock County jail custody, booking, bail, or visitation information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Hancock County jail roster or detailed visitation schedule.

When are Hancock County circuit and district court sessions held?

For Hancock County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice county judicial center, court schedules, clerk, and judicial districts and Hancock County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and custody information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. When are Hancock County circuit and district court sessions held depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Hancock County jail roster or detailed visitation schedule.

How do I contact the Hancock County Sheriff's Office for a report or civil-process matter?

For Hancock County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice county judicial center, court schedules, clerk, and judicial districts and Hancock County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and custody information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Hancock County Sheriff's Office for a report or civil-process matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Hancock County jail roster or detailed visitation schedule.

How do county sheriff services differ from municipal police services in Hawesville and other communities?

For Hancock County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice county judicial center, court schedules, clerk, and judicial districts and Hancock County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and custody information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do county sheriff services differ from municipal police services in Hawesville and other communities depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Hancock County jail roster or detailed visitation schedule.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Court schedules, clerk contacts, and custody procedures can change and should be confirmed before relying on them.

Criminal cases in Hancock County

Start with Kentucky Court of Justice county judicial center, court schedules, clerk, and judicial districts for the official Hancock County court path. County: Hancock County government and court services are centered in Hawesville through the judicial center and county offices. Court: Hancock County is served by the 38th Judicial Circuit, 38th Judicial District, and Kentucky Family Court services listed by the Kentucky Court of Justice.

Jail and custody information for Hancock County

For current custody information, start with Hancock County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement and custody information. The reviewed official sources did not expose a complete current Hancock County jail roster or detailed visitation schedule.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is the local law-enforcement and jail authority; current inmate, booking, visitation, and release information should be confirmed directly with the sheriff. Municipal: Municipal police and local ordinance matters are distinct from county sheriff and state-court services; exact municipal coverage should be confirmed with each city or town.

Statewide sources for Kentucky records

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

Cities covered by local record systems

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

Nearby Kentucky records pages

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Official Hancock County and Kentucky record sources

For an official starting point, use Kentucky government county and local-agency directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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