Kentucky DUI Guides by City
The court that hears your case depends on where you were arrested.
Louisville
Jefferson
District court hears misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and arraignments, so a first DUI is heard here. A felony fourth offense may move to circuit court. District Criminal/Traffic Court sits in the Louis D. Brandeis Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson St.
Lexington
Fayette
District court hears misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and arraignments, so a first DUI is heard here. A felony fourth offense may move to circuit court. The District Criminal/Traffic Division is in the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse, 150 N. Limestone.
Bowling Green
Warren
District court hears misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and arraignments, so a first DUI is heard here. A felony fourth offense may move to circuit court. Cases are filed at the Warren County Justice Center, 1001 Center St.
Owensboro
Daviess
District court hears misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and arraignments, so a first DUI is heard here. A felony fourth offense may move to circuit court.
Covington
Kenton
District court hears misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and arraignments, so a first DUI is heard here. A felony fourth offense may move to circuit court. Cases are filed at the Kenton County Justice Center, 230 Madison Ave.
Official sources
- Kentucky Revised Statutes 189A.010
- Kentucky Revised Statutes 189A.070
- Kentucky Revised Statutes 189A.200
- Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 189A
- Kentucky Revised Statutes 431.078
- Kentucky Acts 2026, Chapter 193
- Kentucky Legislature — 2026 SB 66 bill record
- Kentucky Legislature — 2026 SB 66, enrolled text
- Kentucky Revised Statutes 189A.050 (service fee)
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — License Reinstatement
- Kentucky Administrative Regulations 601 KAR 2:233 (ignition interlock)
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Jefferson County
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Fayette District Court
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Warren County
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Daviess County
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Kenton County
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — DUI Penalties and Programs
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — Kentucky Ignition Interlock Program
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — CDL Driver’s Manual (2025)
- Kentucky Office of Highway Safety — What is a DUI? Safety Facts
- Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy — DUI Manual (2024)
- Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy — Expungement Guide (2024)
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — Ignition Interlock Application (TC 94-175)
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services — Driving Under the Influence Program
- Kentucky Court of Justice — DUI program order form (AOC 494)
Educational information, not legal advice. Kentucky law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Kentucky district court and talk to a licensed Kentucky attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.