There are 119 Courts in Kentucky, serving a population of 4,424,376 people in an area of 39,475 square miles. There is 1 Court per 37,179 people, and 1 Court per 331 square miles.
The state of Kentucky is ranked 35th in Courts per capita, and 30th in Courts per square mile.
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Kentucky Appellate Courts
Court Name: Kentucky Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Statewide
Number of Judges: 14
Court Name: Kentucky Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Frankfort
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Circuit Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 95 |
| Kentucky District Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 116 |
| Kentucky Family Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 52 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Statewide |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Re-Entry Courts | Local |
| Teen Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 1 Day |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 2 years |