Knox County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Knox County, Kentucky; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Knox County public records: common questions
Where to search Knox County records
Knox County, Kentucky court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Kentucky Court of Justice official court-record request procedures.
- Court casesKentucky Court of Justice official court-record request procedures
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- 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.
- Knox County's county seat is Barbourville, Kentucky.
- The Knox County Courthouse Annex is at 401 Court Square in Barbourville.
- The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Greg Helton as Knox County Circuit Court Clerk, with separate circuit and district court telephone numbers.
- Knox County is served by the 27th Judicial Circuit and 27th Judicial District, including circuit, family, and district court divisions.
- The official Kentucky courts directory lists regular clerk hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
- The Knox County Judicial Center project is authorized by the General Assembly and is intended to house circuit court, district court, the circuit clerk's office, and statewide programs; the official project page anticipates completion in 2029 or 2030.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Kentucky Court of Justice official court-record request procedures | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Knox County Sheriff's Office official contact and agency information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory, clerk contact, court divisions, hours, and records guidance | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official Knox County Judicial Center construction and planned court-services information | County or local | Open source |
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 . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.
This Knox 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. Knox County is centered on Barbourville and has 29,532 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County seat or principal locality
- Barbourville
- County-equivalent identity
- 21-121
- Population
- 29,532 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Knox County's county seat is Barbourville, Kentucky.
- Local detail
- The Knox County Courthouse Annex is at 401 Court Square in Barbourville.
- Local detail
- The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Greg Helton as Knox County Circuit Court Clerk, with separate circuit and district court telephone numbers.
- Local detail
- Knox County is served by the 27th Judicial Circuit and 27th Judicial District, including circuit, family, and district court divisions.
- Local detail
- The official Kentucky courts directory lists regular clerk hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Knox County's county seat is Barbourville, Kentucky.
- Local detail: The Knox County Courthouse Annex is at 401 Court Square in Barbourville.
- Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Greg Helton as Knox County Circuit Court Clerk, with separate circuit and district court telephone numbers.
Where is the Knox County courthouse and what are the Circuit Clerk's hours?
The official Kentucky courts directory lists regular clerk hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Use Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory, clerk contact, court divisions, hours, and records guidance to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.
How do I request Knox County Circuit, Family, or District Court records?
Current approved sources for Knox County do not substantiate a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Kentucky Court of Justice official court-record request procedures for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Kentucky judicial circuit and district serve Knox County?
The approved official source set for Knox County does not document a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Official Knox County Judicial Center construction and planned court-services information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How can I contact the Knox County Circuit Court Clerk about a case or payment?
The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Greg Helton as Knox County Circuit Court Clerk, with separate circuit and district court telephone numbers. Open Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory, clerk contact, court divisions, hours, and records guidance for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Who should I contact to confirm whether someone is held in Knox County custody?
The reviewed official sources for Knox County do not identify complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Ask the county detention agency for its current rules before visiting, sending records, or arranging release.
Where can I find current Knox County warrant or arrest information?
Current approved sources for Knox County do not substantiate a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Official Knox County Judicial Center construction and planned court-services information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which law-enforcement agency handles an incident inside a Knox County municipality versus elsewhere in the county?
No reviewed official source for Knox County establishes one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use Knox County Sheriff's Office official contact and agency information as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use Knox County Sheriff's Office official contact and agency information. Kentucky Court of Justice guidance states that the circuit clerk, rather than the Administrative Office of the Courts, is the starting point for requesting local court records.
Criminal cases in Knox County
Start with Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory, clerk contact, court divisions, hours, and records guidance for the official Knox County court path. County: Knox County fiscal and local-government functions are represented through county officials and the county government profile; the county seat and principal courthouse location are Barbourville. Court: Knox County Circuit, Family, and District Courts operate within Kentucky's 27th Judicial Circuit and 27th Judicial District. The local Circuit Court Clerk is the starting point for county court-record requests.
Jail and custody information for Knox County
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed Kentucky court pages do not provide a live docket, warrant list, or custody roster.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Kentucky Department for Local Government's official county listing identifies a Knox County Jailer as a county official. A current official jail roster, facility page, and visitation rules were not located in the reviewed sources. Municipal: Municipal law-enforcement and service boundaries are separate from county court and fiscal-government boundaries. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete Knox County municipal boundary or police-agency map.
Statewide sources for Kentucky records
Statewide Kentucky sources are separate from Knox 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
Barbourville is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.
Official Knox County and Kentucky record sources
For an official starting point, use Kentucky Court of Justice county court directory, clerk contact, court divisions, hours, and records guidance. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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