Boyle County Arrest Records

In Boyle County, Kentucky, arrest records provide official details of arrests and detention by law enforcement. These documents are publicly accessible through Boyle County court records and criminal background checks. Kentucky and federal laws grant law officers the legal right to effect arrests if there is probable cause to believe an individual committed a crime or the court issues an arrest warrant. Law officers may also conduct arrests if they witness crimes or if a person poses an immediate danger to others.

The Boyle County Sheriff's Office, Danville Police Department, and Kentucky State Police (KSP) generate arrest records as official documentation of arrest processes. In Boyle County, law enforcement agencies detain arrestees at the Boyle County Detention Center (BCDC).

Are Arrest Records Public in Boyle County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Boyle County. The Kentucky Open Records Act grants interested individuals the right to view and obtain copies of public records (including Boyle County arrest records) from designated custodian agencies. However, under Kentucky law, some arrest information is exempt from disclosure if it relates to:

• Juveniles
• Sealed or expunged records
• Ongoing law enforcement investigations
• Victim and witness information
• Personal identifiers and sensitive information
• National security.

In Boyle County, access to exempted records is limited to the subjects of the records and legally authorized persons. The public should note that access to Boyle County's confidential arrest documents requires valid proof of identity. Interested persons seeking to access Boyle County arrest records should contact the Boyle County Sheriff's Office at:

321 West Main Street
Room 103
Danville
KY 40422
Phone: (859) 238-1123
Fax: (859) 238-1103
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Boyle County Arrest Statistics

The Boyle County Sheriff's Office and the Danville Police Department report to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program showing a rise in Boyle County arrest statistics between 2022 and 2023. In 2022, there were 1,130 arrests within Boyle County; this figure rose to 1,385 in 2023. Between 2022 and 2023, over 1,780 males and 725 females were arrested for various crimes.

In Boyle County, drug/narcotics violations, DUI, and simple assaults were the most recurring offenses. There were 193 drug/narcotics offenses, 175 DUIs, and 175 simple assault arrests within this period.

Find Boyle County Arrest Records

Boyle County arrest records are accessible through the Boyle County Sheriff's Office. Interested persons may request copies or inspect public records by downloading a Boyle County Open Records Request Form, complete and submit it in person or by mail to the:

Boyle County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Records Custodian
321 W. Main Street
Danville
KY 40422.

Alternatively, individuals may submit the request via email to the Sheriff's Office records custodian, Chris.Stratton@boylesheriff.com, or to the Boyle County Detention Center records custodian, bwofford@boylecountyky.gov.

Record seekers may also log in to the Kentucky Court of Justice Background Checks Page, fill out the online request form with the necessary information, and submit it to access Boyle County arrest information.

In addition, individuals may log in to the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup and use the search tools to access information about Boyle County arrestees incarcerated in state facilities.

Boyle County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Boyle County arrest and criminal records are legal documents distinct in creation, content, and impact on their owners. Arrest records detail the arrest and detention of suspects by law enforcement. These records provide personal information about the arrestees, processing details, and conditions for release. An arrest does not imply guilt or conviction; the arrestee remains innocent until proven guilty by the court. In Boyle County, arrest records may not impact their owners if they do not result in convictions.

Boyle County criminal records are official files on criminal acts and prosecutions under the Boyle County Justice system. These records are legal evidence of guilt and punishment for criminal offenses. In Boyle County, criminal records encompass arrest records and documents generated by the courts during criminal trials within Boyle County. Boyle County criminal records may affect social status, employment, and housing.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Kentucky, arrest information may remain permanently on individuals' criminal history unless they petition the court to seal or expunge it. Per KRS Chapter 431, Sections 073 to 078, eligible persons may petition the Boyle County Circuit or District Courts to expunge their arrest records if:

• The arrests lead to dismissals or acquittals
• The convictions are non-sexual and non-violent Class D felonies
• The offenses are for misdemeanor convictions
• The owners of the records were minors at the time of the offenses.

Also, applicants must complete the sentence for the crime (probation/parole if applicable). In addition, petitioners must adhere to the waiting period stipulated for the offenses.

Boyle County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are court orders authorizing law enforcement to detain persons suspected of committing crimes. In Boyle County, a judge/magistrate may issue an arrest warrant if law enforcement or a prosecutor presents sufficient evidence that an individual committed a crime. Per Kentucky law, the Boyle County Circuit or District Courts may issue an arrest warrant if an individual fails to appear for a court hearing or violates court orders.

For an arrest warrant to be legally valid and enforceable, it must contain information that includes but is not limited to:

• Name and physical description of the subject
• Charges against the subject
• Probable cause statement
• Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Date and time of issuance
• The geographical area where the arrest is valid
• Instructions to law enforcement on the execution of the warrant.

Do Boyle County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Boyle County arrest warrants do not expire. Once issued by a court, they remain active until the subject is taken into custody by law enforcement or the court revokes them if new evidence supports cancellation. However, if the statute of limitations that defines the timeframe for issuing an arrest warrant expires, it may affect its enforcement.