Campbell County Arrest Records

Campbell County arrest records are official documents that provide personal details about arrestees and the circumstances surrounding their arrest by law enforcement agencies. An arrest becomes necessary if law enforcement officers observe a crime, there is sufficient evidence that a person has committed an offense, or an individual poses a threat to members of the public.

There are several law enforcement agencies responsible for generating arrest records in Campbell County, KY. These agencies include:

• The Campbell County Sheriff's Office
• The Newport Police Department
• Alexandria Police Department
• Fort Thomas Police Department
• Highland Heights Police Department
• Kentucky State Police (KSP)
• The Campbell County Detention Center

In Campbell County, law enforcement agencies detain arrestees, convicts, and individuals awaiting trials or transfer to state or federal prisons (including those serving short sentences) at the Campbell County Detention Center. Campbell County arrest records are foundational documents in criminal trials within the county's courts; hence, they are part of Campbell County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Campbell County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Campbell County. The Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 61 Sections 870 to 884 grant individuals the right to view, inspect, or request copies of Campbell County public records at reasonable times (including Campbell County arrest records). However, not all Campbell County arrest records are publicly accessible. The Kentucky Open Records Act outlines some exemptions to protect privacy and sensitive information. Some of these arrest records relate to:

• Sealed or Expunged Records
• Juveniles
• Victims of sexual assault
• Ongoing Investigations
• Victims and Witnesses Protection
• Records relating to National Security
• Information regarding mental health

Parties eligible to access Campbell County exempted arrest records may include the record owners, legal representatives, law enforcement, and persons with court orders.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records provide details of arrests. Generally, these documents contain the following information:

• Personal information such as name, aliases, date of birth, gender, address, and physical description of the record owner
• Date, location, and time of the arrest
• Name of the arresting agency and officer
• Mugshots
• Charges against the arrestee and the statutory code violated
• Booking number, date, and time of the booking
• Bail or bond information.

Campbell County Arrest Statistics

Arrest statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Report show an increase in the number of arrests by various law enforcement agencies within Campbell County between 2021 and 2023. In 2023, law enforcement agencies within Campbell County reported 3,370 arrest incidents to the UCR program, which was higher than the 3,020 incidents reported in 2022 and 3,079 in 2021.

Between 2021 and 2023, 6,902 males and 2,567 females were taken into custody by law enforcement agencies within Campbell County for various offenses. During this period, the highest number of arrests were for DUI and drug/narcotics violations. Reports show that there were 1,114 DUI and 930 drug-related arrests in Campbell County between 2021 and 2023.

Find Campbell County Arrest Records

Campbell County arrest records are accessible through various online and offline government repositories. To access Campbell County arrest records:

• Visit the Campbell County Detention Center JailTracker Inmates Webpage and use names to search for Campbell County's current inmate records
• Contact the Campbell County Sheriff's Office at:

1098 Monmouth Street,
Suite 216,
Newport
Kentucky 41071
Phone: (859) 292-3833
Fax: (895) 292-3826
Email: sheriff@campbellcountyky.org

• Log in to the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) and use names to search for information about Campbell County's inmates
• Visit the Kentucky Court of Justice Background Checks portal and make a criminal records request.

Free Arrest Record Search in Campbell County

Record seekers may access Campbell County arrest records for free by logging in to the Campbell County Detention Center JailTracker webpage and using the online search tools to view the arrest records of Campbell County's current detainees. The Kentucky Online Offender Lookup also offers free access to Campbell County inmate records.

Alternatively, Campbell County arrest records may be accessible online through third-party websites. Some private online repositories may offer free access to Kentucky law enforcement documents.

Campbell County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Although Campbell County arrest and criminal records are crucial documents for public safety and law enforcement, they are distinct.

Arrest records provide details of arrest incidents. Criminal records are official files containing individuals' criminal histories (this includes their prosecutions, convictions, and incarceration under the criminal justice system).

Campbell County law enforcement agencies generate arrest records to give accounts of individuals they arrest for various offenses within the county. In contrast, the Campbell County Circuit and District courts create criminal records during criminal case prosecutions.

A typical arrest record contains personal information of the arrestee, charges, date and time of arrest, and conditions for release. Criminal records provide details of the prosecutions, convictions, sentencing, and incarceration of criminal offenders.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Campbell County arrest information may remain on a person's record permanently unless the record owner petitions the court to seal or remove the information. However, according to Kentucky law, some arrest records may be expunged or sealed if the record owners meet specific eligibility requirements.

Expunge Campbell County Arrest Records

KRS 431.073 and KRS 431.078 provide a legal framework within which offenders in Campbell County can expunge arrest records. Individuals may seal or remove arrest records relating to juvenile offenses, non-violent misdemeanors, and non-violent felonies that are not related to sexual abuse/assault, as well as traffic violations.

Moreover, eligible candidates must adhere to the following waiting period before filing for a petition to expunge Campbell County arrest records:

• Non-conviction - the individual may petition for expungement immediately after the dismissal or acquittal of the case resulting from the arrest
• For misdemeanor and Class D Felony offenses, there is a waiting period of 5 years after the completion of the sentence (including parole and probation) and payment of all fines or court-imposed restitution (if applicable). Furthermore, there must be no criminal charges or convictions during the waiting period.
• Juvenile Records - these records are expugnable after the offender attains 18 years with no further convictions
• Pretrial Diversion Cases - a record owner can petition the court after completing the diversion program.

How to expunge Campbell County arrest records:

• Determine eligibility for expungement.
• Obtain a copy of the criminal records through the Kentucky's Administrative Office of the Courts or the Kentucky State Police
• Make an in-person request or download an Expungement Certification Request Form, complete and mail it to the Administrative Office of the Courts
• Expungement petition forms vary depending on the nature of arrest records. Download a
  • petition for expungement (for dismissal, acquittals, or failure to indict) Form AOC-497.2
  • Petition for expungement (for misdemeanor, violation, or traffic infraction) Form AOC-496.2
  • An application to vacate and expunge felony conviction Form AOC-496.3
• Complete the applicable AOC form, attach it with the expungement certification, enclose a check/ money order to cover the filing fees, and file a petition with the Campbell County District or Circuit Court where the case was handled
• Serve a copy of the petition to the Campbell County Attorney's Office
• Attend court hearings (if the prosecutor objects within 60 days, the court will schedule a hearing)
• If the court grants the application for expungement, it will issue an order to expunge or seal the records
• Follow up with the relevant agencies to ensure they comply with the expungement order.

Campbell County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal document authorizing law enforcement to take an individual into custody. In Campbell County, a judge/magistrate of the District, Circuit or Family Courts may issue an arrest warrant to law enforcement agencies if there is evidence that an individual has committed a criminal offense. Other circumstances that may require an arrest warrant include:

• If a person fails to appear for a scheduled court hearing or trial
• Failure to comply with court orders
• A parole or probation violation
• When there is an immediate need to prevent harm or escape
• Fleeing from another jurisdiction after committing a crime.

Arrest warrants contain the following information:

• Name, aliases, gender, and physical description of the subject
• Criminal charges against the arrestee and the statutes violated
• Affidavit of probable cause
• The name and signature of the judge/magistrate
• Date of issuance of the warrant
• Name and seal of the court issuing the warrant
• Warrant number
• Geographical areas where the warrant is valid
• Specific instructions to law enforcement on how to carry out the arrest.

Do Campbell County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Campbell County arrest warrants do not have expiration dates. In Kentucky (including Campbell County), once a judge/magistrate issues an arrest warrant, it remains active until law enforcement takes the person mentioned in the warrant into custody. However, Campbell County arrest warrants will become inactive if the courts recall them or at the demise of the subjects.