Oldham County Court Docket Search

Oldham County court dockets provide comprehensive records of legal proceedings in one of Kentucky's most affluent and fastest-growing counties. Located in the Louisville metropolitan area with La Grange as its county seat, Oldham County processes a significant volume of civil, criminal, and family court matters through its Judicial Center. The Office of Circuit Court Clerk, led by Steve Kaelin, maintains detailed records of all cases filed within the county's jurisdiction. Effective March 2, 2026, court operations relocated to a new permanent location at the Oldham County Judicial Center, providing modernized facilities for the administration of justice.

Oldham County Circuit Court Clerk Information

The Oldham County Circuit Court Clerk's office serves as the official custodian of court records for all cases filed within the county's jurisdiction. Steve Kaelin, who maintains an active presence on social media at facebook.com/stevekaelinclerk, leads a team dedicated to accurate record-keeping and efficient public service. The office maintains detailed dockets tracking civil cases, criminal proceedings, family court matters, and probate records.

Effective March 2, 2026, the Circuit Court Clerk's office relocated to a new permanent location at the Oldham County Judicial Center, 100 W. Main Street in La Grange. This modern facility replaces the previous temporary location at 6822 Central Avenue in Crestwood and provides improved accessibility, security, and space for court operations.

The clerk's office provides administrative support for Circuit Court, which convenes on the first and fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and District Court, which meets every Monday and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Staff members process case filings, maintain court calendars, manage jury selection, and assist the public with record requests.

Oldham County Court Docket Types

The Oldham County court system maintains specialized dockets for different categories of legal proceedings.

Circuit Court Dockets document civil cases exceeding $5,000, felony criminal prosecutions, land disputes, contested probate matters, and appeals from District Court. Circuit Court exercises general jurisdiction over the most serious legal matters in the county.

Family Court Dockets contain records of divorce proceedings, child custody and support cases, adoption petitions, termination of parental rights, and domestic violence protective orders. Family Court operates under specialized procedures designed to protect children's interests.

District Court Dockets track misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations, civil claims up to $5,000, probate filings, felony preliminary hearings, and other limited jurisdiction matters.

Accessing Oldham County Court Records

Oldham County provides multiple methods for accessing court records. In-person access is available during business hours at the Judicial Center. The Kentucky Court Dockets system provides free online access to daily schedules, while CourtNet 2.0 offers comprehensive case information for subscribing attorneys.

Nearby Court Docket Resources

Oldham County residents may need to access records from neighboring Louisville metro counties: