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Nelson County Circuit Court
Nelson County Justice Center
200 Nelson County Plaza
Bardstown, KY 40004
200 Nelson County Plaza
Bardstown, KY 40004
Phone: 502-348-3648
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Nelson County Circuit Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Nelson County, Kentucky, and resources applicable to all courts in Kentucky.
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Kentucky Court Case Records
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Kentucky Criminal Record Information
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Kentucky Court Case Information
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Kentucky Court Dockets
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Published opinions and orders
Kentucky Judicial Ethics Opinions
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Forms and related information
Attorney Complaint Form
View and download a Kentucky Bar Association complaint form for lawyer misconduct, with instructions for filing a complaint.
Kentucky Court Forms
View and download Kentucky court forms by title, category, or number, including civil, criminal, family law, and small claims.
Online Self-Help Forms
Complete Kentucky court forms using an interactive interview process; completed forms can be saved and printed. Forms may also be downloaded and filled out by hand. Instructions and additional self-help resources are provided.
Online fine payments
Pay Kentucky Court Fines and Fees
Pay Kentucky court fines and fees online. All counties but Harlan, Logan and Menifee accept online payment. A fee applies for this service.
Self help, legal research, general information
Kentucky Family Court Information
View information about Family Court, a division of Circuit Court that handles divorce, support, custody and visitation, paternity, adoption, and juvenile matters. Resources include answers to frequently asked questions, locations of family courts, divorce education, and domestic violence treatment providers.
Child Support Services
The Child Support Enforcement program in the Department of Income Support offers information and assistance related to child support. Services include application assistance, contacts and office locations, child support calculation and modification, paternity, and wage withholding.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Kentucky, including procedural steps, scam avoidance, local housing counseling agencies, state programs and laws, state and nonprofit agencies, and links to legal aid providers.
Kentucky Court Administration
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Kentucky Court Directory
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Kentucky Court Programs
View information about Kentucky court programs including the Citizen Foster Care Review Board, Veterans Treatment Court, language access, and mediation.
Kentucky Court Rules
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Kentucky Drug Court Information
View information about Kentucky Drug Court, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of jail for some offenders.
Kentucky Mediation Information
View information about Kentucky mediation, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to court. Information includes guidelines, forms, educational resources, and a roster of mediators searchable by name or location.
Kentucky Probate Procedure Information
View and download a guide to Kentucky probate procedure, including settling estates, fiduciaries and sureties, guardian and conservators, curators, and name changes.
Kentucky Protective Orders
View and download a booklet about protective orders, including types of orders, how to obtain an order, effects of an order, violations, and changes.
Kentucky State Law Library
View information about the Kentucky State Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services.
Legal Information
The Legal Aid Network of Kentucky offers an online public law library with legal resources in video or text format on a variety of topics.
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Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
The Kentucky Department of Vehicle Regulation offers information related to traffic and motor vehicle laws, driver's licenses, and State Traffic School. Traffic School can be completed online or by classroom instruction.
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Kentucky Lawyer Referral
The Louisville Bar Association offers the Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service, which provides free referrals to lawyers in Breckenridge, Bullitt, Hardin, Henry, Jefferson, Larue, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble Counties. A free half-hour initial consultation is included.
Complaints Against Kentucky Lawyers
The Kentucky Bar Association offers information about filing a complaint against a lawyer for misconduct. A downloadable complaint form is included.
Find a Kentucky Lawyer
The Kentucky Bar Association offers an online search service for attorneys by name, city, county, area of practice or language.
Kentucky Lawyer Referral
The Northern Kentucky Bar Association offers an online lawyer referral service that covers all counties. Online referral requests must include contact information and legal subject matter.
Kentucky Public Advocacy
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy provides criminal defense services to low-income defendants. A list of offices in each county is included.
Legal Aid Network of Kentucky
View information about organizations offering free and low-cost legal services to eligible clients. A list of local legal services programs, a clickable map to find local offices in your area, and a toll-free phone number for seniors are included.
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