Introduction
Overview
This is a brief research guide that will provide information and resources for Kentucky federal and state courts. Click on the links to access relevant court websites.
Kentucky Federal Courts
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has jurisdiction over federal appeals arising from the states of Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. The Court sits in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Potter Stewart United States Courthouse.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Sixth Circuit Courts
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
U.S. District Courts in Kentucky:
U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in Kentucky:
Kentucky State Courts
- State Supreme Court
- Appellate Court
- Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Library Resources
South Western Reporter.
Print Location: Library - 5th Floor. South Western Reporter. St. Paul, MN : West Publishing Co., 1887-1988.
The South Western reporter 1st series vol.1-300; 2nd series vols. 1-737. Title changes to West's south western reporter with vol.738-
"Containing all the current decisions of the Supreme Courts of Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee, Court of Appeals of Kentucky, and Supreme Court and Court of Appeals (Criminal cases) of Texas." (varies)."
Library has The South Western reporter 1st series vol.1-300; 2nd series vols. 1-737. Title changes to West's south western reporter with vol.738-
West's South Western Reporter. St. Paul, MN : West Publishing Co., vol. 378-999; 3rd series vol.1-
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