Meade County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Meade County, Kentucky; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Meade County public records: common questions
Where to search Meade County records
Meade County, Kentucky court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information. Check current custody through County detention center custody contact and jailer information.
- Court casesCounty clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information
- Current custodyCounty detention center custody contact and jailer 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 Meade County Clerk's Office is at 516 Hillcrest Drive in Brandenburg and lists Susan Masterson as County Clerk.
- The Meade County Clerk's legal-record department maintains most courthouse documents from 1795 to the present, with indexes generally available back to 1798.
- The clerk's office states that online images are available for most instrument filings from January 2004 through the current date, while in-office public viewing is free.
- The Meade County Sheriff's Office lists Phillip Wimpee as sheriff and provides a criminal-record request form through its official county page.
- The Meade County Detention Center is at 516 Hillcrest Drive in Brandenburg, lists J.J. Scarborough as jailer, and provides phone number 270-422-2546.
- Meade County is served by Kentucky's 46th Judicial Circuit and 46th Judicial District. The official court page lists juvenile, civil, probate, criminal, and Circuit Court schedules.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Local court cases | Kentucky Court of Justice courthouse, Circuit Court, District Court, schedules, judges, and court-record access | Local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | County detention center custody contact and jailer information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | County sheriff services and criminal-record request information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County clerk legal-record and land-record access information | County or local | Open source |
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This Meade 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. Meade County has 30,699 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
- 21-163
- Population
- 30,699 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Meade County Clerk's Office is at 516 Hillcrest Drive in Brandenburg and lists Susan Masterson as County Clerk.
- Local detail
- The Meade County Clerk's legal-record department maintains most courthouse documents from 1795 to the present, with indexes generally available back to 1798.
- Local detail
- The clerk's office states that online images are available for most instrument filings from January 2004 through the current date, while in-office public viewing is free.
- Local detail
- The Meade County Sheriff's Office lists Phillip Wimpee as sheriff and provides a criminal-record request form through its official county page.
- Local detail
- The Meade County Detention Center is at 516 Hillcrest Drive in Brandenburg, lists J.J. Scarborough as jailer, and provides phone number 270-422-2546.
- Local detail
- Meade County is served by Kentucky's 46th Judicial Circuit and 46th Judicial District. The official court page lists juvenile, civil, probate, criminal, and Circuit Court schedules.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Meade County Clerk's Office is at 516 Hillcrest Drive in Brandenburg and lists Susan Masterson as County Clerk.
- Local detail: The Meade County Clerk's legal-record department maintains most courthouse documents from 1795 to the present, with indexes generally available back to 1798.
- Local detail: The clerk's office states that online images are available for most instrument filings from January 2004 through the current date, while in-office public viewing is free.
How do I request Meade County land, legal, marriage, deed, or mortgage records?
For Meade County, start with County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information and County sheriff services and criminal-record request information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Meade County land, legal, marriage, deed, or mortgage records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official detention-center page provides contact information but does not display a verified live inmate roster or booking-history search.
How can I view older Meade County records that are not available online?
For Meade County, start with County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information and County sheriff services and criminal-record request information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I view older Meade County records that are not available online depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official detention-center page provides contact information but does not display a verified live inmate roster or booking-history search.
How do I request a Meade County Sheriff's Office criminal record?
For Meade County, start with County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information and County sheriff services and criminal-record request information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Meade County Sheriff's Office criminal record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official detention-center page provides contact information but does not display a verified live inmate roster or booking-history search.
How can I verify custody or contact the Meade County Detention Center?
For Meade County, start with County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information and County sheriff services and criminal-record request information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify custody or contact the Meade County Detention Center depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official detention-center page provides contact information but does not display a verified live inmate roster or booking-history search.
Which court handles a Meade County case, and is it Circuit or District Court?
For Meade County, start with County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information and County sheriff services and criminal-record request information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Meade County case, and is it Circuit or District Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official detention-center page provides contact information but does not display a verified live inmate roster or booking-history search.
What is the difference between the 46th Judicial Circuit and the 46th Judicial District?
For Meade County, start with County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information and County sheriff services and criminal-record request information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the difference between the 46th Judicial Circuit and the 46th Judicial District depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official detention-center page provides contact information but does not display a verified live inmate roster or booking-history search.
How do I confirm Meade County court dates, motion deadlines, or grand-jury dates?
For Meade County, start with County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information and County sheriff services and criminal-record request information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I confirm Meade County court dates, motion deadlines, or grand-jury dates depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official detention-center page provides contact information but does not display a verified live inmate roster or booking-history search.
Where should I direct a city-ordinance or municipal-law question in Meade County?
For Meade County, start with County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information and County sheriff services and criminal-record request information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where should I direct a city-ordinance or municipal-law question in Meade County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official detention-center page provides contact information but does not display a verified live inmate roster or booking-history search.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use County sheriff services and criminal-record request information. Kentucky court records may be held by the clerk, a records facility, or be unavailable under authorized retention schedules depending on case type and age.
Criminal cases in Meade County
Start with County clerk legal-record and land-record access information for the official Meade County court path. County: Meade County government includes the County Clerk, Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, Judge Executive Office, and six magistrate districts listed in the county directory. Court: Meade County Circuit Court is part of Kentucky's 46th Judicial Circuit, and Meade County District Court is part of the 46th Judicial District. The courthouse is at 516 Hillcrest Drive, Suite 4, Brandenburg.
Jail and custody information for Meade County
For current custody information, start with County detention center custody contact and jailer information. The official detention-center page provides contact information but does not display a verified live inmate roster or booking-history search.
Municipal and local court records
Use Kentucky Court of Justice courthouse, Circuit Court, District Court, schedules, judges, and court-record access for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Meade County Detention Center is the county jail facility operated under the listed jailer, with custody inquiries directed to the center at 270-422-2546. Municipal: Kentucky District Court handles city and county ordinance matters, while municipal government boundaries and local-law-enforcement coverage remain separate from county court and county administration.
Statewide sources for Kentucky records
Statewide Kentucky sources are separate from Meade 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.
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Official Meade County and Kentucky record sources
For an official starting point, use County clerk, elections, voter registration, and county clerk contact information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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