Christian County Arrest Records

In maintaining law and order within Christian County, peace officers are granted the authority to make arrests under Kentucky Statute 431.005. According to the statute, a peace officer can arrest an individual if they possess a warrant for said individual’s arrest. The statute also permits peace officers to make arrests without a warrant when someone commits an offense in their presence or there is reasonable suspicion that certain offenses have been committed.

After an arrest in Christian County, the arrestee may be booked at the county jail or held at the arresting agency pending their first court appearance. In some cases, usually for non-serious offenses, the arrestee may be released to return at a future date for their arraignment. In either case, the arresting agency would create a Christian County arrest record to document the arrest. The arrest record will contain information about the circumstances surrounding the arrest, the people involved, and the offense alleged to have been committed.

Generally, Christian County arrest records serve as evidence of arrests that occurred within the county. Additionally, they are included in numerous criminal justice records generated by different public entities, including local courts and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. For example, arrest information may be reported in Christian County Court Records and criminal history records provided by the Kentucky State Police (KSP).

Are Arrest Records Public in Christian County?

Yes. Under the Kentucky Open Records Act (KORA), public records of state and local agencies, including law enforcement agencies, throughout Kentucky are accessible to the general public. Therefore, interested persons can query local law enforcement agencies in Christain County for local arrest records.

However, KRS 61.878(1)(h) outlines a statutory exemption to KORA that may restrict or limit public access to records of law enforcement agencies, such as arrest records. Under the statute, records that disclose the identities of confidential informants or information that could be used in a future administrative decision or law enforcement action may be exempt from KORA. Other state and federal laws also exempt certain records from being accessible to the public under KORA. For instance, KRS 610.320 restricts public access to juvenile arrest records.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Information usually found in public Christian County arrest records includes:

• The arrestee’s full name and other personal information, like their address and date of birth
• Physical description of the arrestee, including their height, weight, age, gender, and race.
• Mugshot
• Description of the alleged offense
• Arrest location, date, and time
• The arresting agency and officer’s details
• Charges
• Booking details

Christian County Arrest Statistics

According to the 2023 Crime in Kentucky Report provided by the Kentucky State Police, 7,353 arrests were recorded in Christian County in 2023, a 2.2% increase from the previous year. Of the total, 7,240 arrests were for adult offenders, while 99 were for juveniles. Additionally, there were 2,797 arrests for “Group A” offenses, which included assault (648), drug/narcotic offenses (1,163), larceny/theft offenses (263), weapon law violations (139), and others. Meanwhile, there were 4,556 arrests were for “Group B” offenses, such as disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, and drunkenness, to name a few.

Find Christian County Arrest Records

In Christain County, record seekers can find arrest records by querying local law enforcement agencies, such as the Christain County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Municipal Police Departments. As previously mentioned, after these agencies make an arrest within the county, they typically generate an arrest report to record each incident. Therefore, the agency responsible for an arrest may be contacted to access or request copies of arrest reports.

To facilitate requests for arrest records through relevant agencies, record seekers may need to provide the following:

• Their contact information
• Details about the record being requested, such as the subject’s name, the date or location of the incident, or other information that can be used to identify the record.
• A valid photo ID for proof of identity.

The way each agency operates may differ. Nonetheless, most agencies accept in-person and mail-in requests for arrest records they maintain. Some agencies provide a dedicated request form record seekers can complete and submit to make requests, while others may accept written requests. For instance, record seekers can request arrest records from the Christian County Sheriff’s office by completing the Open Records Request Form the agency provides and submitting it to:

Christian County Sheriff’s Office
Public Affairs Division
Attn: Chris M. Miller, Administrative Deputy
701 West 7th Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: (270) 887-4141
Fax: (270) 887-4032
Email: cmiller@christiancountyso.com or admin@christiancountyso.com

Free Arrest Record Search in Christian County

Individuals wishing to access arrest records for free in Christain County can visit local law enforcement agencies to inspect publicly available records in person. There may be no fee for an in-person inspection. However, requesters are usually charged for copies of records furnished to them.

Record seekers can review relevant resources provided by local law enforcement agencies in Christian County to find arrest information for free. For instance, the Christain County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) press releases page contains information about recent arrests made within the county. It is worth noting that information about present and past inmates of the Christian County Jail is accessible through the facility’s Inmate List. The list is searchable by a subject’s name.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Local law enforcement agencies in Christian County follow the Kentucky Local Government General Records Schedule in determining how long they preserve arrest records and other records they generate. Some of the provisions of the schedule include:

• Adult arrest files for felony offenses and misdemeanor offenses are retained for 80 years and 5 years, respectively.
• Juvenile arrest files are retained until the subject turns 23 years old,
• Mugshots are retained for 80 years after being created.

Expunge Christian County Arrest Records

Expungement entails the removal of an arrest, charge, or conviction from an individual’s criminal record. In Christian County, cases (excluding traffic cases) that were dismissed with prejudice/acquitted on or after July 15, 2020, are automatically expunged after 30 days.

In other cases, an individual can file an expungement petition under KRS 431.073, KRS 431.076, or KRS 431.078 to request the expungement of a qualifying record. Per KRS 431.073, an expungement certification for the record being petitioned is required when filing an expungement petition under any of the statutes.

Prospective petitioners can request an expungement certification from the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Court online, in person, or via mail-service requests for a $40 fee. Interested persons can use the Kentucky Court of Justice Registration Site for online requests. Users must register an account or log in to access the site features. Alternatively, requesters can utilize the Expungement Certification Request Form. The form must be completed and submitted with a $40 fee payment (via check or money order made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer) to the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Court in person or by mail. For in-person submission, visit the drive-thru window at the Administrative Office of the Courts during regular working hours (Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST) at 1001 Vandalay Drive, Frankfort. On the other hand, mail-in requests can be sent to

Records Unit
Administrative Office of the Courts
1001 Vandalay Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601

After receiving their expungement certification, a petitioner can proceed to file an expungement petition under KRS 431.073, KRS 431.076, or KRS 431.078. Note that each statute has eligibility requirements for a record to be eligible for expungement under it.

Under KRS 431.073

Under KRS 431.073, criminal records of most class D felony convictions (with certain expectations) are expugnable. Furthermore, individuals who received full pardons for their offenses are also expugnable under this statute.

Individuals with qualifying records under this statute can apply for expungement by completing the Application to Vacate and Expunge Felony Conviction and filing it along with their expungement certification with the Christian County Circuit Court. Note that a $50 filing fee is due when the application is filed, and an additional $250 expungement fee must be paid if the petition is granted. It is worth noting that installment payment plans are available for petitioners who can not afford to pay the $250 expungement fee at once.

After the application is filed and the required filing fee has been paid, prosecutors are allowed 60 days to object. If the prosecutor objects, the Christian County Circuit Clerk will schedule a hearing and send the petitioner a notice for the hearing. Otherwise, the court may issue an expungement order without a hearing if the prosecutor has no objections.

Under KRS 431.076

Under KRS 431.076, a record may be expunged if it relates to an offense for which the charges were dismissed with prejudice or an order of acquittal of criminal charges. Arrest that resulted in no indictment by the grand jury or information filed by the Commonwealth's Attorney also qualifies for expungement under this statute. It is important to note that there are statute limitations for filing an expungement petition under KRS 431.076 based on the type of record.

To file an expungement petition under this statute, a petitioner can complete AOC-497.2 and file it along with the expungement certification with a court of appropriate jurisdiction. It is worth noting that there is no filing fee for petitions to expunge felony charges that do not result in an indictment.

Under KRS 431.078

Under KRS 431.078, criminal records of convictions for certain misdemeanors, violations, or traffic infractions are eligible for expungement. Individuals with qualifying records under this statute can apply for expungement by completing and filing form 496.2 with the expungement certification in a court of appropriate jurisdiction.

Christian County Arrest Warrants

A Christian County arrest warrant is a court order authorizing peace officers to arrest the individual named on the warrant for an alleged offense committed within the county. A clerk or judge may issue a warrant per RCr 2.04 following examining a complaint if they believe there is sufficient evidence of an alleged offense being committed by the individual named in the complaint.

Information about active warrants in Christian County can be sourced from local courts and law enforcement agencies. In most cases, record seekers can visit the physical addresses of these agencies to inquire about arrest warrants they may have issued or are responsible for executing.

Do Christian County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Christian County arrest warrants can remain active until they are executed or the warrant subject dies. Notwithstanding, the issuing court has the authority to cancel or recall warrants they issue.