Bonds may be posted at the Circuit Clerk’s office in the Justice Center from 8 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday.  Bonds outside of those hours may be posted at the Kenton County Detention Center. By posting a bond you are promising that the defendant will appear for all of their court appearances and obey all…

An expungement is the process of removing a charge or charges from an individual’s official state performed background checks. Please read carefully as expungement process has recently changed. State law requires a certificate of eligibility be included with a petition for expungement of criminal conviction. Individuals who wish to have their criminal conviction records (charges/cases)…

When a complaint or other initiating document is filed, a summons is required to be prepared for issuance by the Clerk. Summons may be served by: Personal Service Certified Mail Secretary of State / Long Arm RAP – Return Attorney Plaintiff Personal Service (Sheriff) If serving in Kenton County there is a $60.00 charge per…

These cases involve capital offenses and felonies which are the result of an Indictment from the Grand Jury. In some instances, there may be a direct indictment that does not go to a Grand Jury. Services offered in Circuit Criminal for felony cases include, but are not limited to: Posting and refunding of bonds; Accepting…

First Division Judge Kathleen Lape (859) 292-6538 First Monday of the Month @ 9:00 am – Court Room 6B Motions are called in numerical order Third Division Judge Mary K. Molloy (859) 292-6530 Third Monday of the Month – Court Room 7A All Motions are @ 9:00 am Motions are called in numerical order Fourth…

These cases relate to disputes involving money or property valued at $5,000.01 or more. The Plaintiff is required to produce initial Complaint and Summons and all additional filings for the case.  Our office does not provide forms for the initial filing. These cases may be filed on the 3rd floor in the Circuit Civil Division,…