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Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in McCreary County:
- Court case files: contact McCreary County Circuit Court Clerk Othel King, McCreary County Courthouse, 1 North Main Street, P.O. Box 40, Whitley City, KY 42653; 606-376-5041; Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; or use the relevant Circuit Court and District Court record path
- Marriage licenses and County Clerk records: contact McCreary County County Clerk Eric Haynes, 1 North Main Street, P.O. Box 699, Whitley City, KY 42653; 606-376-2411; fax 606-376-3898; eric.haynes@ky.gov; Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records; divorce case files are Circuit Court records, while certified certificates may come through Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics
- Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records; District Court handles probate of wills, and contested probate matters go to Circuit Court
- Criminal and arrest records: see criminal records; sheriff records questions may start with Sheriff David Sampson at 606-376-2322
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records; the sheriff's office number is 606-376-2322
- Jail and custody contacts: County Jailer Jessie Hatfield can be reached through the county contact number, 606-376-2413
- Other county records: Fiscal Court records requests may be sent to records@mccrearycounty.com