Anderson County Arrest Records

According to the Kentucky laws of arrests, when a felony is committed in the presence of the officer or when there are reasonable suspicions that the person being arrested has committed a felony, a police officer in Anderson County may make an arrest with or without a warrant. The immediate aftermath of an arrest entails producing documentation regarding the arrest procedure, which is when Anderson County arrest records are created. These records are kept to track the arrestee's run-ins with the law and are also used to contribute to judicial records as part of Anderson County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Anderson County?

Yes. According to the Kentucky Public Records Act, arrest records are considered public records in Anderson. Generally, every arrest record produced by law enforcement agencies in Anderson County is supposed to be available to citizens who want to view, inspect, and make copies of it. However, state laws categorize particular types of arrest records as confidential records. These records are exempt from public disclosure because of their sensitive nature or because they have been made exempt by a court order. Some examples of arrest records that are made exempt include:

• Juvenile records
• Arrest records that provide information on victims of a sexual crime.
• Medical and mental health treatment records
• Arrest records that are part of an undercover investigation
• Arrest records that, if made public, will reveal secret investigative techniques.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Most arrest records issued in Anderson County contain the following information:

• The name of the arrested individual (including any aliases).
• A physical description of the arrestee (sex, race, height, weight, visible tattoos, eye color, complexion).
• The cause of the arrest.
• The date and time of the arrest.
• The charges against the accused.
• The name of the arresting agency.
• Name of arresting officer
• The jail where the individual is currently held
• Bail information.

Anderson County Arrest Statistics

According to statistical arrest data published by the Kentucky state police, every law enforcement agency in Anderson County had 556 arrests in 2024. Of these, 555 were adults, while only one juvenile was arrested. The highest number of arrests was for drug/narcotic offenses (204), which makes up 31% of the total arrests made by law enforcement. The second most arrests were for assault(162), contributing to 29% of the total.

Other prevalent crimes that led to many arrests were larceny/theft (49), sexual offenses (35), and destruction or vandalism of property (16). These crimes comprised 9%, 6%, and 2% of the total arrests. The lowest number of arrests was for robbery (1) and prostitution(1).

Find Anderson County Arrest Records

Under the Kentucky Public Records Act, anyone can request Anderson County arrest records at the Central Records Unit of police departments within the county or at the public records branch of the Anderson County Sheriff's Department. Police records, such as investigative reports, collision reports, field interview contacts, citations, arrest information, car impoundments, and records checks, are received, stored, and maintained by the Central Records Unit/Records Division, the official record custodian of arrest records in Anderson County.

To access Anderson County arrest records, people must file a written request or complete the Standardized Open Records Request Form at the Official Custodian of Records office. Arrest record requests must be directed to the records unit of the agency that made the arrest. Requesters must sign the request letter and provide a detailed description of the records (name, date, and location) they want to view or acquire copies of. The address and phone number of the requester must be included on the applications. After that, candidates can deliver their request in person, by letter, email, or fax to the official custodian of records for any Anderson County law enforcement agency.

Depending on space availability and proximity, individuals arrested in Anderson County are transported to the Anderson County jail or any neighboring county jail. For information about persons arrested or bond amounts, persons can contact the Anderson County Sheriff's Office.

Free Arrest Record Search in Anderson County

In Anderson County, anybody can conduct a free search of an arrest record by asking the record's custodian for a fee waiver. If the requested material is in the public interest and considerably advances the public's comprehension of a criminal case, people may argue that all fees should be waived. Additionally, people must demonstrate that they cannot pay the search fee.

Another authorized method of conducting a free search for arrest records is using third-party websites. Third-party websites are privately owned data aggregators that function by extracting, compiling, and combining documents from official sources and making them available via an online search tool. Third-party websites save time because they are easy to use and allow consumers to seek records without physically visiting any law enforcement facility. Additionally, third-party websites reduce processing times by electronically providing electronic records through email.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

It depends. Anderson County arrests that lead to convictions remain on a person's records forever. Individuals with convictions will need to apply to have arrest records removed from their records through a process known as expungement. However, except for traffic proceedings, all cases dismissed with prejudice or acquitted are automatically cleared after 30 days, with the defendant not having to take any action.

Expunge Anderson County Arrest Records

In Anderson County, the legal procedure known as expungement involves removing an arrest, charge, or conviction entirely from a person's record. Once the expungement process is complete, the court and other agencies will have records erased or removed from their computer systems, preventing the matter from appearing on official background checks.

Persons seeking to have their records expunged in Anderson County must first determine if they meet the eligibility criteria set by law. The following categories of arrest records and convictions are automatically expunged without any application process:

• Persons who have been wrongfully arrested;
• Individuals who have been proven innocent or have had their cases dismissed;
• Defendants who have been pardoned.

Minor misdemeanors and class D felonies can also be expunged per state law. Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, Wanton Endangerment, Promoting Contraband, and Fleeing or Evading Police are some of the most often accused felony arrests that are not expungable.

Individuals who are eligible for expungement can make an application by following these steps:

• Individuals must first request an expungement certification at the Anderson County Court administrator's office. The certification shows that a person is eligible and meets all the requirements for expungement. The request can be made by downloading the expungement certification request form and submitting it in person, online, or by mail.
• Applicants must submit an expungement petition to the Anderson County Court using the certification.
• The court will then decide whether to grant the expungement request based on the evidence provided in the petition.

Anderson County Arrest Warrants

Anderson County arrest warrants are legal documents issued by any Anderson County court instructing law enforcement to capture, restrain, and detain an individual suspected of committing a criminal act.

According to Kentucky Law 455.180, an Anderson County arrest warrant is issued when a law enforcement official makes a formal complaint affidavit and provides proof that an individual has committed a crime. After reviewing the complaint, the judge issues a warrant if they find enough evidence to conclude that the defendant committed the offense. Warrants issued at any Anderson County court contain the following information:

• The name of the suspect
• The suspect's last known address
• A physical description of the suspect
• The name of the issuing court
• The name and signature of the issuing judge
• The crime the suspect is accused of

People interested in searching arrest warrants can do so at the Warrant & EPO unit of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. The department is in charge of serving arrest warrants sent to Anderson County from neighboring Kentucky counties, emergency protective orders, and domestic violence warrants. The warrant unit can be visited in person or contacted by calling (502) 839-4021.

Do Anderson County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Anderson County arrest warrants do not expire. Warrants issued by Anderson County courts remain active until the individual named in the warrant is apprehended and made to appear in court.