Courts in Woodford County Kentucky

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, Woodford County is one of the original nine counties that formed the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Named after the American Revolutionary War General William Woodford, Woodford County includes the communities of Clifton, Midway, Versailles, Troy, Millville, Mortonsville, Nonesuch, Pinkard, Spring Station, Mundy’s Landing, Wallace, and Huntertown.

  • Circuit Courts in Woodford County

    Woodford County Circuit Court

    A court of general jurisdiction, the Circuit Court governs over both civil and criminal cases, for jury or non-jury trials. The Circuit Court manages contested probate cases, felonies, capital offenses, land dispute title cases, as well as handles civil matters that involve more than $5,000. Circuit Court has the ability to hear appeals from administrative agencies and District Court. In addition, the Circuit Court has the jurisdiction to issue writs of prohibition, writs of mandamus, as well as injunctions.

    Address:

    Woodford County Courthouse Annex
    130 Court Street
    Versailles, KY 40383

    Phone:

    859-873-3711
    859-879-8531 (Fax)

    Hours of Operation:

    Monday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Friday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Parking:

    The parking lot is accessible from Court Street or Rose Hill, located around the courthouse. There is a two-hour limit for parking.

    Forms of Payment Accepted:

    Money order, cash, or certified check are accepted for fines. Personal checks are not accepted unless you are paying for filing fees in Circuit Civil and District Civil Court.

    Services:

    • Post bonds
    • View circuit court records
    • File circuit civil cases
    • Pay circuit criminal fines
    • Civil actions over $5,000
    • Contested probate
    • Family court
    • Felonies

    Court Information:

    Circuit Criminal Rule Day:

    1st Wednesday of each month
    9:30 a.m. – Division 1 Judge Robert Johnson
    1 p.m. – Division 2 Judge Paul Isaacs

    Circuit Civil Rule Day:

    2nd Wednesday of each month
    9:30 a.m. – Division 1 Judge Robert Johnson
    1 p.m. – Division 2 Judge Paul Isaacs

  • District Courts in Woodford County

    Woodford County District Court

    A court that is often called “the people’s court”, the District Court manages violations, traffic offenses, misdemeanors, probate of wills, juvenile matters, guardianship, felony probable cause hearings, city and county ordinances, arraignments, civil cases that involve $5,000 or less, as well as small claims that involve $2,500 or less.

    Address:

    Woodford County Courthouse Annex
    130 Court Street
    Versailles, KY 40383

    Phone:

    859-873-3711
    859-879-8531 (Fax)

    Hours of Operation:

    Monday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Friday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Parking:

    The parking lot is accessible from Court Street or Rose Hill, located around the courthouse. There is a two-hour limit for parking.

    Forms of Payment Accepted:

    Money order, cash, or certified check are accepted for fines. Personal checks are not accepted unless you are paying for filing fees in Circuit Civil and District Civil Court.

    Services Provided:

    • Post bonds
    • File small claims
    • View court records
    • Pay traffic fines
    • Request EPO or DVO
    • File district civil suits
    • Pay court costs
    • Probate
    • Ordinances
    • Civil actions under $5,000
    • Evictions
    • Misdemeanors

    Court Information:

    District civil court, small claims & probate:

    Judge Vanessa Dickson
    2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
    10:30 a.m.

    District criminal court:

    Judge Vanessa Dickson & Judge Mary Jane Phelps
    Every Monday
    9 a.m. Traffic
    11 a.m. Misdemeanor & Felony
    11:30 a.m. Show Cause Docket
    1 p.m. Jail Docket

  • Family Courts in Woodford County

    Woodford County Family Court

    A division of the Circuit Court, the Madison County Family Court is committed to solely handling cases that involve both children and families, as Family Court cases do not compete with civil and criminal cases for court time. For Family Court, one judge is issued to handle issues pertaining to status offenses, paternity, divorce, domestic violence, termination of parental rights, adoption, distribution, child custody, spousal support, child abuse, and neglect.

    Address:

    Woodford County Courthouse Annex
    130 Court St.
    Versailles, KY 40383

    Phone:

    502-867-4808

    Hours of Operation:

    Monday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Friday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Parking:

    The parking lot is accessible from Court Street or Rose Hill, located around the courthouse. There is a two-hour limit for parking.

    Forms of Payment Accepted:

    Money order, cash, or certified check are accepted for fines. Personal checks are not accepted unless you are paying for filing fees in Circuit Civil and District Civil Court.

    Services Provided:

    • Paternity
    • Adoption
    • Domestic violence
    • Dissolution of Marriage
    • Neglect and abuse
    • Dependency
    • Truancy and runaways
    • Termination of parental rights
    • Spousal support
    • Equitable distribution
    • Child custody, visitation, and support
    • Juvenile status offenses

    Court Information:

    Child Support: Thursday (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th) 9 a.m.
    Dependency/Neglect/Abuse: Thursday (2nd & 4th) 9:30 a.m.
    Status: Thursday (1st & 3rd) 10 a.m.
    Domestic Violence: Thursday (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th) 1 p.m.
    Domestic Relations: Thursday (1st & 3rd) 2 p.m.

    Family Court Judge:

    Lisa Hart-Morgan