Kentucky’s Administrative Office of the Courts has made it easier for people representing themselves when filing small claims cases.
Until now, individuals would have to go to the county courthouse to file documents, but now they can eFile them online.
The AOC first offered small claims eFiling for representing themselves in Small Claims Court in September, with pilot projects in Fayette, Hardin and Kenton counties. This was the first time any part of the state court system’s eFiling program was available to the public and this week it has been expanded statewide.
AOC Director Laurie K. Dudgeon calls this a significant milestone for their eFiling program.
“We’re happy to be able to offer this service to the public. People representing themselves in small claims cases will get to experience the convenience of being able to file court documents electronically,” she said. “Most people do represent themselves in small claims instead of using an attorney so accepting electronic filings in these cases is the logical first step in expanding the use of eFiling to all case types for the public.”
To begin eFiling for small claims, users must register as a first-time user. During registration, users will be asked to specify an account type and should select Self Represented Litigant from the drop-down menu.
For assistance with eFiling and information about handling small claims, visit eCourts Help and use the tab titled Self-Represented Litigants.
EFilings are received by Offices of Circuit Court Clerk, which maintain records for Circuit Court and District Court and operate in all 120 Kentucky counties.
To find out more, go to this website.
