Court System:

The court system in Kentucy consists of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Court and District Court. Credit and collection action are tried in the Circuit Court and District Court.
 

Circuit Court: The Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction on all matters. (KRS 23A.010.) All civil action for money in an amount exceeding $4,000.00 are determined by this court.

 

District Court: The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction on all civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed four thousand dollars ($4,000.00). (KRS 24A.120.)

 

Small Claims Court: The Small Claims Court is a division of the District Court and has jurisdiction over civil actions where the amount of money in controversy does not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00). (KRS 24A.230.) However, the number of small claims actions filed by any individual cannot exceed twenty-five (25) in any one calendar year. (KRS 24A.250.)