Calloway County Arrest Records

Calloway County's criminal process begins with an arrest. A police officer can arrest a person with or without a warrant when they believe the person has committed a crime. After the arrest, the officer will bring the person to a nearby jail for booking. The booking process involves taking the arrested person's mugshots and fingerprints and collecting personal information like name, height, weight, and hair color. After the booking, the officer will write an arrest report describing the arrest, including information about the arrestee. The arresting officer will document the arrest report and everything about the case until sentencing. The Calloway County Sheriff's Office retains these arrest records, making them accessible to the public online and in person. Additionally, the court handling the case has access to these records. Individuals seeking case information about an arrest can request Calloway County court records from the appropriate court.

Are Arrest Records Public in Calloway County?

Yes. According to the Kentucky Open Records Act, arrest records are public in Calloway County. Residents can inspect or copy these records at the Calloway County Sheriff's Office or local police departments. However, law enforcement agencies may restrict access to arrest records deemed confidential, such as those involving juveniles, mental health, or domestic violence cases.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

The following information is accessible to the public in a Calloway County arrest record:

• The inmate's full name, current age, height, weight, hair and eye colors, race, sex, and address
• Arrest, booking, offense, release, and court dates
• Case, status, fine amount, and sentence
• Bond type and amount and charge code, status, court type, and name
• Arrest agency and arresting officer's names

Calloway County Arrest Statistics

The Kentucky State Police publishes annual reports on arrests in the Commonwealth on its Criminal and Traffic Data page. According to the 2023 Annual Report, there were approximately 2,576 arrests in Calloway County. Of these, 1,215 were classified under Group A, and 1,361 were classified under Group B. The most common charges involved trespassing, drug/narcotic offenses, and assault.

Find Calloway County Arrest Records

The Kentucky Department of Corrections disseminates arrest records to members of the public online and in person at its facilities. The Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) tool is the platform for finding arrest records online at no cost. The search criterion required to use this database is the name of the arrestee. Users may click the 'Show Advanced Option' button on the tool for more search options.

Calloway County arrest records are also available online, by mail, and in person at federal law enforcement agencies. Most of these agencies, such as the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the United States Capitol Police (USCP), and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), have online portals where members of the public can view arrest records for free. Other agencies like the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) restrict access to their arrest records for a fee.

Free Arrest Record Search in Calloway County

The Calloway County Jail makes arrest records of inmates in its custody available to the public for free through its online tool. Users can enter a first or last name in the appropriate search box or scroll through the names on the website to locate their desired record. This arrest information is also available for free on several third-party platforms. Unfortunately, such information is usually limited, and comprehensive arrest records are only provided for a fee.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Most arrests stay on record forever, but arrestees can have them removed through expungement. Some arrest records have a record retention period before a law enforcement agency can destroy them. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) highlights the following timeframes for arrest records:

• Warrants are destroyed after they are executed and returned to the issuing court
• Mugshot files are retained for 20 years
• The centralized criminal records of low-level offenders are kept for ten (10) years, those of mid-level offenders are kept until thirty (30) years, and those of serious-level offenders are kept permanently.

Expunge Calloway County Arrest Records

Expungement is the legal process of removing an arrest from a person's record. According to KRS 431.076, the court where a case was heard will automatically expunge arrest records of cases dismissed with prejudice/acquitted after 30 days, excluding traffic cases. The court will send the expungement order to the defendant or their attorney, the local jail, the arresting agency, the County Attorney/Commonwealth Attorney, and the Kentucky State Police. Arrested persons with misdemeanor or felony charges should review KRS 431.078 and 431.073 to determine their eligibility for expungement.

Individuals eligible to have their arrest records expunged must request an expungement certification from the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person for a fee of $40. Accepted forms of payment include checks, money orders, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, Visa credit cards, and most debit cards. Online requesters must create an account and log in to the online request form site to apply for the certification. In-person requesters can visit the AOC from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., while mail applicants can send an Expungement Certification Request Form to the office.

After getting the expungement certification, the applicant must complete a Petition for Expungement (for a Misdemeanor, Violation, or Traffic Infraction Conviction) or an Application to Vacate and Expunge Felony Conviction Form. Then attach a copy of the Expungement Certification with any of these forms and file them with the Calloway County Circuit Court Clerk. The Clerk charges a filing fee for this service and notifies the prosecutor of the expungement application. The prosecutor has 60 days to respond to the application. The court will schedule a hearing if the prosecutor objects to the expungement. The court may issue an order without a hearing if the prosecutor approves the expungement. The judge will sign an expungement order if they grant the application.

Calloway County Arrest Warrants

Pursuant to Kentucky Rules of Criminal Procedure (RCr) Rule 2.04, a judge will issue an arrest warrant when they examine a complaint and can find probable cause to believe a person has committed a crime. The judges can issue multiple warrants on the same complaint. According to Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 2.06, an arrest must be in writing, in the state's name, and be directed to all peace officers. It must contain the following information:

• The issuing judge's signature with the title of the office
• The date when the warrant was issued and the court to which it is returnable
• A description of the offense committed by the defendant
• The county where the crime occurred
• The name of the defendant or any name or description that can help identify the defendant
• The name of the complaining party or parties.
• A direction that the defendant be arrested and brought before the issuing court
• An endorsement of the bail amount and type of security

The officer executing the warrant must serve a copy of the warrant and the complaint on the defendant during the arrest or as soon as possible. After executing the warrant, the officer must return it to the court as specified in Ky. R. Crim. P. RCr 2.12.

Do Calloway County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants do not expire or are subject to any statute of limitations. They remain active until the defendant is arrested, a judge dismisses the warrant, or the individual voluntarily surrenders to law enforcement to address the warrant.