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Where to search Monroe County records

Monroe County, Kentucky court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Kentucky Court of Justice county justice center, clerk, payments, records, jury hotline, and judicial-circuit information. Check current custody through County elected-official directory listing sheriff, jailer, county clerk, and circuit clerk contacts.

Court casesKentucky Court of Justice county justice center, clerk, payments, records, jury hotline, and judicial-circuit information
Current custodyCounty elected-official directory listing sheriff, jailer, county clerk, and circuit clerk contacts
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.

Monroe County's official county-officials page lists Roger Dale Ford as sheriff, Elmer Fox as jailer, Joyce Emberton as circuit clerk, and Teresa Sheffield as county clerk.
The sheriff's office is listed at 200 North Main Street, Suite E, in Tompkinsville, and the jailer is listed at 204 North Crawford Street.
Monroe County Justice Center is at 300 North Main Street in Tompkinsville; Kentucky Courts places the Circuit Court in the 40th Judicial Circuit and District Court in the 59th Judicial District.
Kentucky Courts lists a Monroe County juror information hotline at 270-487-1014 and online ePay as a payment option.

Monroe County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Kentucky Court of Justice county justice center, clerk, payments, records, jury hotline, and judicial-circuit information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	County elected-official directory listing sheriff, jailer, county clerk, and circuit clerk contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	County government portal and county administration information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	County clerk licenses, records, and public services	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.

If you are checking a Monroe County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Monroe County. Monroe County has 11,191 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: 21-171
Population: 11,191 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Monroe County's official county-officials page lists Roger Dale Ford as sheriff, Elmer Fox as jailer, Joyce Emberton as circuit clerk, and Teresa Sheffield as county clerk.
Local detail: The sheriff's office is listed at 200 North Main Street, Suite E, in Tompkinsville, and the jailer is listed at 204 North Crawford Street.
Local detail: Monroe County Justice Center is at 300 North Main Street in Tompkinsville; Kentucky Courts places the Circuit Court in the 40th Judicial Circuit and District Court in the 59th Judicial District.
Local detail: Kentucky Courts lists a Monroe County juror information hotline at 270-487-1014 and online ePay as a payment option.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Monroe County's official county-officials page lists Roger Dale Ford as sheriff, Elmer Fox as jailer, Joyce Emberton as circuit clerk, and Teresa Sheffield as county clerk.
Local detail: The sheriff's office is listed at 200 North Main Street, Suite E, in Tompkinsville, and the jailer is listed at 204 North Crawford Street.
Local detail: Monroe County Justice Center is at 300 North Main Street in Tompkinsville; Kentucky Courts places the Circuit Court in the 40th Judicial Circuit and District Court in the 59th Judicial District.

How can I check Monroe County jail custody or booking information?

For Monroe County, start with County elected-official directory listing sheriff, jailer, county clerk, and circuit clerk contacts and Kentucky Court of Justice county justice center, clerk, payments, records, jury hotline, and judicial-circuit information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check Monroe County jail custody or booking information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county officials page provides jailer and sheriff contacts but no current inmate roster, population count, booking status, or bond status.

How do I contact the Monroe County sheriff, jailer, or circuit clerk?

For Monroe County, start with County elected-official directory listing sheriff, jailer, county clerk, and circuit clerk contacts and Kentucky Court of Justice county justice center, clerk, payments, records, jury hotline, and judicial-circuit information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Monroe County sheriff, jailer, or circuit clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county officials page provides jailer and sheriff contacts but no current inmate roster, population count, booking status, or bond status.

Which court handles a Monroe County criminal, traffic, civil, or family case?

For Monroe County, start with County elected-official directory listing sheriff, jailer, county clerk, and circuit clerk contacts and Kentucky Court of Justice county justice center, clerk, payments, records, jury hotline, and judicial-circuit information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Monroe County criminal, traffic, civil, or family case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county officials page provides jailer and sheriff contacts but no current inmate roster, population count, booking status, or bond status.

How can I request Monroe County court records or jury information?

For Monroe County, start with County elected-official directory listing sheriff, jailer, county clerk, and circuit clerk contacts and Kentucky Court of Justice county justice center, clerk, payments, records, jury hotline, and judicial-circuit information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Monroe County court records or jury information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county officials page provides jailer and sheriff contacts but no current inmate roster, population count, booking status, or bond status.

How are Monroe County bonds and court payments handled?

For Monroe County, start with County elected-official directory listing sheriff, jailer, county clerk, and circuit clerk contacts and Kentucky Court of Justice county justice center, clerk, payments, records, jury hotline, and judicial-circuit information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How are Monroe County bonds and court payments handled depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county officials page provides jailer and sheriff contacts but no current inmate roster, population count, booking status, or bond status.

Which municipal agency has jurisdiction for an incident in Monroe County?

For Monroe County, start with County elected-official directory listing sheriff, jailer, county clerk, and circuit clerk contacts and Kentucky Court of Justice county justice center, clerk, payments, records, jury hotline, and judicial-circuit information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which municipal agency has jurisdiction for an incident in Monroe County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county officials page provides jailer and sheriff contacts but no current inmate roster, population count, booking status, or bond status.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with County elected-official directory listing sheriff, jailer, county clerk, and circuit clerk contacts. The county officials page provides jailer and sheriff contacts but no current inmate roster, population count, booking status, or bond status.

Finding Monroe County criminal court records

Start with County clerk licenses, records, and public services for the official Monroe County court path. County: Monroe County sheriff, jailer, county clerk, circuit clerk, and fiscal-court offices handle county-level public safety, custody, records, and court administration. Court: Monroe County courts operate through the 40th Judicial Circuit and 59th Judicial District at the Tompkinsville Justice Center.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The county directory identifies a county jailer, but the reviewed sources do not provide a live roster, current booking data, or visitation schedule. Municipal: Municipal police and ordinance jurisdiction depends on the particular incorporated community and is separate from sheriff jurisdiction.

Local police and incident-report sources

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The external sheriff website linked by the county page was not used as a primary source because its current accessibility and content could not be verified.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

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

Statewide Kentucky criminal-record sources

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

Related Kentucky county guides

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Official Monroe County and Kentucky record sources

For an official starting point, use County government portal and county administration information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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