Criminal Division
Civil Process Unit
Process papers are legal documents issued from the court system. You can find out the status on any one of the following document types.
- City of Louisville Metro
- Civil Rule
- Civil Summons
- Condemnation Summons
- Commonwealth Attorney Subpoenas
- Disability Court Rule
- Forcibles
- Garnishments
- Miscellaneous
- Notice of a Hearing
- Order by the Court
- Order/Notion/Motion
- Personal Service
- Personal Service - Jury Summons
- Probate Court Rule
- Revenue Commission
- Rule Against Garnishment
- Subpoenas
Frequently Asked Questions
Civil Paper Fees are $60
KRS 64.090 (2) establishes that the fee for most civil papers in the State of Kentucky shall be $60.00.
KRS 64.090 (2) (2) Sheriffs shall charge and collect a fee of sixty dollars ($60) from any person not requesting the service of the sheriff on behalf of the Commonwealth, any of its agencies, or the Department of Kentucky State Police for the services provided in subsection (1) of this section where a percentage, commission, or reasonable fee is not otherwise allowed. If a percentage, commission, or reasonable fee is allowed, that amount shall be paid. If payment is specified from a person other than the person who requested the service, then the person specified shall be responsible.
Ref: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=49279
If you have any questions please call our Process Dept at: 502-574-5406
What payment types are accepted?
Checks or Money orders (no cash please) - made out to: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
I received a process card/door hanger from a deputy. What do I do?
Fill out this form to schedule an appointment so we can deliver paperwork to you at day and time that is convenient to you.
How can I tell if my paper has been served?
You can find out the status on summons, subpoenas, and other court papers from our search page.
Visit the public search page.
For information PRIOR to 9/11/2023, visit the search page here.
Alternatively you may call 502-574-5406
How do I get my papers served:
We only serve paperwork that has been issued through a court. Please send with your payment, 2 copies of the summons or subpoena, 1 copy of the complaint (if applicable), and a self-addressed stamped envelope for us to mail the return to the correct place.
Our mailing address is:
JCSO
Process Department
531 Court Pl, Ste 604
Louisville, Ky 40202