Trimble County District Court (Office of Circuit Court Clerk)
Filing information for Trimble County District Court (Office of Circuit Court Clerk) in Bedford, KY. Part of the Trimble County small claims court system.
Small claims in Kentucky — the numbers that apply at this court
$2,500
maximum claim
$45
filing fee (published)
1–15 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Kentucky small claims guide · The form that starts a case (AOC-175): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Trimble County District Court (Office of Circuit Court Clerk)
Trimble County Courthouse, 30 Highway 42 East
Bedford, KY 40006
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 248
Bedford, KY 40006
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Area Served
Trimble County
How to File at Trimble County District Court (Office of Circuit Court Clerk)
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available statewide for self-represented litigants in small claims cases through KYeCourts. Users must create an account and complete the eFiling Certification for Self-Represented Litigants.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Kentucky
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $2,500.
Lowest small claims limit in the country
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
15 yrs written contract · 5 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 1 yr personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Trimble County District Court (Office of Circuit Court Clerk)?
Filing fees in Kentucky are set by the state and are $45. If you can't afford the fee, Kentucky offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Trimble County?
Small claims cases in Trimble County are limited to $2,500. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Trimble County District Court (Office of Circuit Court Clerk)?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Trimble County District Court (Office of Circuit Court Clerk), and when is it open?
Trimble County District Court (Office of Circuit Court Clerk) is at Trimble County Courthouse, 30 Highway 42 East, Bedford, KY 40006. Posted hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Phone: (502) 255-3525. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Bedford?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.