The Spencer County Attorney’s Office prosecutes misdemeanors, violations, and traffic offenses. Our office is also responsible for prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor juvenile offenses.
To make a report about adult or child abuse, neglect, dependency, or exploitation, please call (877) 597-2331/(877) KYSAFE1 OR (800) 752-6200. You can make a non-emergency report online.
District Court Prosecution
- The Spencer County Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting all criminal cases in Spencer District Court. The Spencer County Attorney’s Office represents the Commonwealth of Kentucky. These cases are heard by Judge Laura Witt (Division 1) and Judge Donna Dutton (Division 2).
- If you are charged with a crime and have a question about your court date, please contact the Spencer Circuit Clerk’s Office at (502) 477-3220. You may also access kycourts.gov to review specific court schedules. If you are a victim of a crime and the perpetrator has already been charged with a criminal offense, please see Victim Resources for guidance.
- The Spencer County Attorney’s Office does not represent criminal defendants. If you are charged with a crime punishable by jail time and cannot afford to hire an attorney, you may be entitled to court-appointed counsel. The phone number for the Department of Public Advocacy is (833) 514-8984.