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Where to search Pendleton County records

Pendleton County, Kentucky court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information. Check current custody through Official Pendleton County custody and prisoner-placement information.

Court casesOfficial Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information
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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.

Pendleton County is managed by a Fiscal Court consisting of a Judge/Executive and four Magistrates.
The Pendleton County Judicial Center is at 120 Ridgeway Avenue in Falmouth.
The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Michael D. Redden as Circuit Court Clerk and gives the clerk's phone number as 859-654-3347.
The official sheriff page states that Pendleton County does not operate a detention facility and transports adult prisoners to the Bourbon County Detention Center in Paris, Kentucky.

Pendleton County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official Pendleton County custody and prisoner-placement information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Official Kentucky Court of Justice Pendleton County Judicial Center, clerk, hours, payments, and court resources	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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton County. Pendleton County has 14,800 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: 21-191
Population: 14,800 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Pendleton County is managed by a Fiscal Court consisting of a Judge/Executive and four Magistrates.
Local detail: The Pendleton County Judicial Center is at 120 Ridgeway Avenue in Falmouth.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Michael D. Redden as Circuit Court Clerk and gives the clerk's phone number as 859-654-3347.
Local detail: The official sheriff page states that Pendleton County does not operate a detention facility and transports adult prisoners to the Bourbon County Detention Center in Paris, Kentucky.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Pendleton County is managed by a Fiscal Court consisting of a Judge/Executive and four Magistrates.
Local detail: The Pendleton County Judicial Center is at 120 Ridgeway Avenue in Falmouth.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Michael D. Redden as Circuit Court Clerk and gives the clerk's phone number as 859-654-3347.

Where is the Pendleton County Judicial Center and when is the clerk's office open?

For Pendleton County, start with Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information and Official Kentucky Court of Justice Pendleton County Judicial Center, clerk, hours, payments, and court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Pendleton County Judicial Center and when is the clerk's office open depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Prisoner placement and transport arrangements can change and should be confirmed with the sheriff or jailer.

How can I request Pendleton County court records?

For Pendleton County, start with Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information and Official Kentucky Court of Justice Pendleton County Judicial Center, clerk, hours, payments, and court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Pendleton County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Prisoner placement and transport arrangements can change and should be confirmed with the sheriff or jailer.

Where are Pendleton County adult prisoners held?

For Pendleton County, start with Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information and Official Kentucky Court of Justice Pendleton County Judicial Center, clerk, hours, payments, and court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are Pendleton County adult prisoners held depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Prisoner placement and transport arrangements can change and should be confirmed with the sheriff or jailer.

How do prisoner transport and court appearances work for Pendleton County?

For Pendleton County, start with Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information and Official Kentucky Court of Justice Pendleton County Judicial Center, clerk, hours, payments, and court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do prisoner transport and court appearances work for Pendleton County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Prisoner placement and transport arrangements can change and should be confirmed with the sheriff or jailer.

How can I contact the Pendleton County Sheriff or Jailer?

For Pendleton County, start with Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information and Official Kentucky Court of Justice Pendleton County Judicial Center, clerk, hours, payments, and court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I contact the Pendleton County Sheriff or Jailer depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Prisoner placement and transport arrangements can change and should be confirmed with the sheriff or jailer.

Which municipality handles a local police, zoning, or ordinance matter?

For Pendleton County, start with Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information and Official Kentucky Court of Justice Pendleton County Judicial Center, clerk, hours, payments, and court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which municipality handles a local police, zoning, or ordinance matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Prisoner placement and transport arrangements can change and should be confirmed with the sheriff or jailer.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with Official Pendleton County custody and prisoner-placement information. Prisoner placement and transport arrangements can change and should be confirmed with the sheriff or jailer.

Finding Pendleton County criminal court records

Start with Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information for the official Pendleton County court path. County: Pendleton County's Fiscal Court, Judge/Executive, and magistrates administer county government and county services. Court: Pendleton County courts operate from the Judicial Center at 120 Ridgeway Avenue, Falmouth, through Kentucky Circuit, Family, and District Court services.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: Pendleton County does not operate its own adult detention facility according to the official sheriff page; adult prisoners are transported to Bourbon County Detention Center, while the county jailer handles transport responsibilities. Municipal: Falmouth and other municipalities retain responsibility for local police, ordinances, zoning, and municipal-court matters.

Local police and incident-report sources

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Court schedules, clerk contacts, payment methods, and local rules should be verified directly with Kentucky Court of Justice.

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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton County and Kentucky record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Official Pendleton County fiscal-court and county-government information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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