🏛️ Meade County Public Records Custodians

To get your records quickly, submit your request directly to the specific agency that holds them. Use the contact information below:

Meade County Fiscal Court

(For county government administrative records, budgets, contracts, and ordinance files)

• Official Website: Meade County Government Website

• Mailing Address: Meade County Fiscal Court, Attn: Open Records Custodian, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Suite 12, Brandenburg, KY 40108

• Email Address: openrecordsrequest@meadeky.gov

• Online Submission / Policy: Meade County Fiscal Court Open Records Center

• Printable Form: Meade County Fiscal Court Request Form (PDF)

• Fee Structure: Paper copies are $0.25 per page.

Meade County Clerk's Office

(For property deeds, mortgages, marriage licenses, tax liens, and voter registration)

• Official Website: Meade County Clerk Website

• Mailing Address: Meade County Clerk, 516 Hillcrest Drive, PO Box 614, Brandenburg, KY 40108

• Email / Fax: susan.masterson@ky.gov | Fax: (270) 422-2158

• Online Record Search: Meade County Clerk Records Directory

Meade County Sheriff's Department

(For local accident reports, incident records, and law enforcement files)

• Mailing Address: Meade County Sheriff, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108

• Phone Contact: (270) 422-4937

Meade County Detention Center (Jail Records)

(For local inmate rosters, booking logs, and jail incident reports)

• Official Website: Meade County Detention Center

• Mailing Address: Meade County Detention Center, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Suite 16, Brandenburg, KY 40108

• Phone Contact: (270) 422-2546

Note: Not all jail records are public. Medical records, certain investigative records, security-sensitive information, and records protected by law may be exempt from disclosure.

Kentucky Department of Corrections (State Prison Records)

(For background records on state inmates, historical incarceration files, or overall offender information)

• Official Website: Kentucky Department of Corrections Open Records

• Email Address: correctionsopenrecords@ky.gov

• Mailing Address: Department of Corrections, Offender Information Services, Attn: Open Records Coordinator, P.O. Box 2400, Frankfort, KY 40602

• Fax Number: (502) 564-9575

💡 Tip for your users: Jail records require a full legal name and date of birth (or inmate ID number if known) to successfully locate the requested files.

💡 Tips for a Successful Request

• Be Specific: Describe the exact records you need, including date ranges, specific names, or document titles. Vague requests can delay the response.

• State Your Purpose: You must state whether the records are for a commercial or non-commercial purpose, as fees and timelines vary for commercial use.

⚖️  Denied Requests? How to File an AG Appeal

If a public agency completely denies your request, fails to respond within five (5) business days, or redacts information unfairly, you have the right to appeal their decision to the Kentucky Attorney General. The AG's office will review the case and issue a legally binding Open Records Decision (ORD).

🛠️ What Your Appeal Must Include:

There is no official blank form for open records complaints. Instead, you must write a letter or email to the AG's office that includes:

1. A copy of your original written request that you sent to the public agency.

2. A copy of the agency's written denial response (if they gave you one).

3. A clear letter explaining the situation stating exactly why you believe the agency violated the Open Records Act.

📬 Where to Submit Your Appeal:

You can submit your formal appeal packet to the Office of the Attorney General via email, regular mail, or fax:

• 📧 Email (Fastest Method): OAGAppeals@ky.gov

• 📝 Mailing Address: > Office of the Attorney General
  Office of Civil and Environmental Law
  Attn: Open Records/Meetings Decisions
  700 Capital Avenue, Suite 118
  Frankfort, KY 40601

• 📠 Fax Number: (502) 564-9575

⚖️ Reviewing Past Decisions

Want to see how the Attorney General has ruled on similar open records disputes or jail log denials in the past? You can browse the database of historical Open Records Decisions (ORDs) categorized by year.

• 📂 Database Link: Kentucky Attorney General Open Records & Open Meetings Decisions

💡 Important Timeline Note: If you are unsatisfied with an Attorney General’s Open Records Decision, either party (you or the public agency) has exactly 30 days from the date of the decision to appeal it further by filing an action in the local Circuit Court.