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

Civil Paper Service Fee: $70

Under KRS 64.090(2), the standard fee for serving most civil papers in Kentucky is $60. Louisville Metro Government, per 64.091 may impose additional fees by ordinance to fund courthouse-related expenses.

Pursuant to Louisville Metro Government ordinance number 129, (Series 2025), starting November 1st, 2025 a $10 fee will be added to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s service bringing the total cost to $70.

References:

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.

 

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

 

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 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
515 W. Market St
Ste 110
Louisville, KY
40202-3388