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Welcome to the official website for the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Offices are located in Bowling Green, Louisville, Owensboro, and Paducah.

2023 Virtual POWER Act Event
In recognition of the important role the Judiciary plays in assisting victims of domestic violence and in compliance with the POWER Act, the Western District of Kentucky is pleased to cosponsor a virtual POWER Act event that will take place on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm (EST). To register for this event, simply click on the announcement and provide the requested information. As the date draws closer, you will be sent a Teams invitation to the email address you provided. We recommend you sign in approximately 5 minutes before the event to ensure you can complete the connection. A special thank you goes out to the Northern and Southern Districts of New York that have organized this wonderful program.
Please click HERE for more information. Please click HERE to register. Thank you for your interest; we hope you will join us "virtually" for this important event.
Public Alert: Beware of "Court" Scams
In various parts of the U.S., including Western Kentucky, citizens are being targeted by phone calls and emails threatening them with prosecution for failing to pay a bond or failing to appear for a subpoena, hearing, or jury service. In the calls and emails, recipients may be pressured to provide confidential data, potentially leading to identity theft and fraud. The recipients may be pressured to provide some sort of immediate payment to the caller.
These calls and emails are fraudulent and are not connected with the U.S. Courts. If you receive such a call, it is not a legitimate call from the U.S. District Court. The court does not require anyone to provide sensitive information or money over the phone or email. If you are unsure whether a given call or email is a scam, please contact the Clerk’s Office at one of our four locations.
Welcome to the official website for the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Offices are located in Bowling Green, Louisville, Owensboro, and Paducah.