HOW DO I Report suspected abuse/neglect?
FOR ANY EMERGENCY DIAL 911.
If you suspect the possible abuse or neglect of a minor or an elder you must report immediately.
ABUSE HOTLINE (ELDER)
To report elder abuse and neglect. It is for NON-EMERGENCY situations.
ABUSE HOTLINE (CHILD)
To report child abuse and neglect. It is for NON-EMERGENCY situations.
Statewide Abuse Hotline:
1-877-597-2331 (1-877-KYSAFE1) |REPORT ONLINE
DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 1-502-209-5382
How do I Report a crime?
FOR ANY EMERGENCY DIAL 911
Crimes are reported by contacting the city police, county sheriff, or state police. In almost all cases, the county attorney’s office cannot issue criminal charges unless it has first been investigated by law enforcement.
Benton City Police: 270-527-3126
Calvert City Police: 270-395-4545
Marshall County Sheriff: 270-527-3112
Kentucky State Police: 1-800-222-5555
How do I Get Help Collecting Child Support?
Child Support Services
The Marshall County Attorney’s office is charged with establishing and enforcing child support orders. We also assist in modification of existing child support orders. By law, we cannot get involved in any issues involving custody or visitation. If you have any questions regarding child support, please call the number below or feel free to visit our office in person.
Our office is located at:
80 Judicial Drive Unit 130, Benton, KY 42025-0472
270-527-4752
Click below to download an application packet. Completing this form prior to arrival at our office will help speed up the process.
CHILD SUPPORT APPLICATION PACKET
CHILD SUPPORT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For more information see the Kentucky State Child Support Website.
Click below to download the direct deposit form. This form is necessary to receive child support payments.
CHILD SUPPORT DIRECT DEPOSIT FORM
For more information see the Kentucky State Child Support Website.
HOW DO I apply for guardianship?
For some adults, a guardian or conservator is necessary to help that individual with daily needs. If you know of someone who is in danger of being taken advantage of financially or is no longer capable of taking care of himself/herself, please visit our office and we will assist you in starting the legal process.
Our office is located at:
80 Judicial Drive, Unit 130, Benton, KY 42025-0472
How do I Report bad checks?
The Marshall County Attorney’s office assists merchants and individuals collect bad checks that have been written for goods and services. If you are in possession of a check that has been returned due to insufficient funds or a closed account, please bring that check to our office for processing. NOTE: Not all bad checks can be processed through our office. If the check in question was written for rent, on an account, for repayment of a loan, or was not presented for immediate exchange of goods and/or services, this is considered to be a debt and must be pursued through civil means outside of our office.
Our office is located at:
80 Judicial Drive, Unit 130, Benton, KY 42025-0472
How do I Get help for someone who may be suicidal or substance addicted?
If someone you know is suicidal or is otherwise an immediate danger to themselves or others, you should first call 911. For non-emergency situations the Marshall County Attorney’s office can assist in petitioning the court for involuntary treatment for both mental health and substances abuse problems.
Our office is located at:
80 Judicial Drive, Unit 130, Benton, KY 42025-0472
HOW DO I REPORT FRAUD?
If you suspect that you, or someone you know, has been victimized by fraud or a scam, please report that to the Kentucky Attorney General’s office.