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Where to search Simpson County records

Simpson County, Kentucky court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Simpson County government website. Check current custody through Official detention center custody and facility information.

Court casesOfficial Simpson County government website
Current custodyOfficial detention center custody and facility 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 Simpson County Justice Center is at 101 North Court Street in Franklin, Kentucky.
The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Beth Anne Fiss as Simpson County Circuit Court Clerk, with phone numbers 270-586-4241 and 270-586-8910.
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office lists Jere Dee Hopson as sheriff, with its office at 203 East Kentucky Avenue in Franklin and phone number 270-586-7425.
The Simpson County Detention Center is at 217 East Kentucky Street in Franklin and lists Eric Vaughn as jailer.
The detention center states that it has 162 beds and employs 55 full- and part-time employees.
Simpson County is served by the 49th Judicial Circuit and the 49th Judicial District, with circuit, family, and district judges listed by the Kentucky Court of Justice.

Simpson County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Simpson County government website	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official detention center custody and facility information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official county sheriff information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Official Kentucky Court of Justice Simpson County court and records information	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.

A useful Simpson County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Simpson County has 20,788 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: 21-213
Population: 20,788 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Simpson County Justice Center is at 101 North Court Street in Franklin, Kentucky.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Beth Anne Fiss as Simpson County Circuit Court Clerk, with phone numbers 270-586-4241 and 270-586-8910.
Local detail: The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office lists Jere Dee Hopson as sheriff, with its office at 203 East Kentucky Avenue in Franklin and phone number 270-586-7425.
Local detail: The Simpson County Detention Center is at 217 East Kentucky Street in Franklin and lists Eric Vaughn as jailer.
Local detail: The detention center states that it has 162 beds and employs 55 full- and part-time employees.
Local detail: Simpson County is served by the 49th Judicial Circuit and the 49th Judicial District, with circuit, family, and district judges listed by the Kentucky Court of Justice.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Simpson County Justice Center is at 101 North Court Street in Franklin, Kentucky.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Beth Anne Fiss as Simpson County Circuit Court Clerk, with phone numbers 270-586-4241 and 270-586-8910.
Local detail: The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office lists Jere Dee Hopson as sheriff, with its office at 203 East Kentucky Avenue in Franklin and phone number 270-586-7425.

How can I search Simpson County Circuit, Family, or District Court cases?

For Simpson County, start with Official Simpson County government website and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Simpson County Circuit, Family, or District Court cases depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The detention-center page does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.

How do I contact the Simpson County Circuit Court Clerk for filings, hearings, or certified records?

For Simpson County, start with Official Simpson County government website and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Simpson County Circuit Court Clerk for filings, hearings, or certified records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The detention-center page does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.

How can I contact the Simpson County Detention Center about an inmate, booking, bond, visitation, or release?

For Simpson County, start with Official Simpson County government website and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I contact the Simpson County Detention Center about an inmate, booking, bond, visitation, or release depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The detention-center page does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.

What is the difference between the Simpson County Sheriff and the elected county jailer?

For Simpson County, start with Official Simpson County government website and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the difference between the Simpson County Sheriff and the elected county jailer depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The detention-center page does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.

How can I request a Simpson County Sheriff incident, arrest, warrant, or civil-process record?

For Simpson County, start with Official Simpson County government website and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request a Simpson County Sheriff incident, arrest, warrant, or civil-process record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The detention-center page does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.

Which office handles Simpson County property, election, vehicle, marriage, or other county records?

For Simpson County, start with Official Simpson County government website and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which office handles Simpson County property, election, vehicle, marriage, or other county records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The detention-center page does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.

Which police department or municipal court handles a matter arising in Franklin or another Simpson County municipality?

For Simpson County, start with Official Simpson County government website and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which police department or municipal court handles a matter arising in Franklin or another Simpson County municipality depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The detention-center page does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.

How do Kentucky court-record retention and access rules affect a Simpson County records request?

For Simpson County, start with Official Simpson County government website and Official county sheriff information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Kentucky court-record retention and access rules affect a Simpson County records request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The detention-center page does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The elected Simpson County jailer operates the Simpson County Detention Center at 217 East Kentucky Street. The sheriff’s office and jailer’s office have separate responsibilities and contacts. Municipal: Franklin and other municipalities maintain separate police, ordinance, and municipal-court functions. Municipal records may not be held by the county sheriff, jailer, or circuit clerk.

Local cities and separate court systems

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

Simpson County court and felony records

Start with Official Kentucky Court of Justice Simpson County court and records information for the official Simpson County court path. County: Simpson County Fiscal Court and county offices provide county administration, public records, elections, taxation, roads, and other county services in Franklin. Court: The Simpson County Justice Center houses Kentucky circuit, family, and district court functions. The circuit clerk manages records for the county’s circuit, family, district, and business courts, subject to retention and access rules.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Official county sheriff information. The stated 162-bed capacity and staffing figures should be confirmed directly because the facility page may not reflect operational changes.

Simpson County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Official detention center custody and facility information. The detention-center page does not provide a complete current inmate roster, booking history, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.

Kentucky state-level record sources

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

Nearby county coverage in Kentucky

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Official Simpson County and Kentucky record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Simpson County government website. 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 Simpson County government website. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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