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Clark County Arrest Records

When someone is suspected of committing a crime in Clark County, Kentucky, arrests are required, especially if there is probable cause to suspect the individual of criminal involvement or a court-issued warrant for the address. If a crime is committed before law enforcement, the individual can be arrested without a warrant. After arrest, people are usually held at the Clark County Detention Center while the court case is handled.

Arrest records, which record the specifics of a person's apprehension, are created by the Clark County Sheriff's Office and local police agencies. Since these arrest records are frequently used as crucial evidence in court cases, they are intimately related to Clark County Court Records.

Court records include broader information, including case files, verdicts, and sentencing specifics. Generally speaking, arrest records are public records that can be accessed by people or organizations under Kentucky's Open Records Act unless they are legally sealed or limited for privacy or security reasons.

Are Arrest Records Public in Clark County?

According to the Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to 61.884), Clark County's arrest records are indeed public documents, meaning anybody may request them. Additionally, according to the law, certain parts of records are not allowed to be made public. These exemptions include:

  • Arrest and criminal records that have been sealed and are only released based on court order.
  • Arrests records that would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
  • Records of investigation procedures and outcomes that are meant to be kept confidential.
  • Records of informants that aided an investigation are not to be disclosed, especially when doing so would put such a person in harm's way.
  • Juvenile arrest records.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public arrest records in Clark County usually contain the following information:

  • Details on the person who was arrested, including their full name, age, gender, and, in certain situations, their address
  • The specifics of the arrest, such as the time and date of the arrest, the arrest site, the name of the arresting officer or agency, the charges brought against the person, and the case or docket number
  • The booking details, such as the court date (if planned), bond or bail details, and mugshot (if applicable)
  • The case's initial status (such as pending, dismissed, or moved to court) and any release terms are included in the legal disposition (if available at the time)

Clark County Arrest Statistics

Per arrest statistics found in the Kentucky State Police's 2023 crime data report, 2,902 arrests were made in Clark County during that year. Of the total, 4 (0.138%) were unknown, 14 (0.48%) were juveniles, and 2,884 (99.3%) were adults. 1,077 arrests (37.9%) were made in group A for felonies including arson, assault, bribery, sex offenses, and so forth, whereas 1,807 (62.3%) were made in group B for offenses like disorderly conduct, DUI, trespassing on real property, and all other offenses. Drug and Narcotic Offenses ranked top among all group A offenses at 523 (48.57%), while all other group B offenses ranked highest at 1,209 (66.9%), which was also the highest overall at 41.64%.

Find Clark County Arrest Records

Interested persons may use an array of local, state, and federal resources to locate arrest records for Clark County. Current arrest and booking records are primarily obtained locally from the Clark County Detention Center. Anyone interested can easily conduct an inmate search by viewing the agency's arrest log on their official website or contacting them via phone, in-person or via mail at:

Clark County Detention Center,
30 Wall Street,
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: (859) 745-0270
Fax: (859) 745-0271

The sheriff's office may also make some arrest records available to the public, and anyone interested in viewing them can contact the office in person or via mail.

The Kentucky Department of Corrections oversees the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL), a state-level database that lists all Kentucky residents who are incarcerated or on parole or probation. This web tool enables searches using the offender's name, inmate ID, or other identifying information. It is especially helpful for accessing statewide records.

Additionally, the Kentucky State Police processes background check requests. Interested parties can request open records or conduct a name—or fingerprint-based search to obtain criminal and arrest information.

Information about offenders in custody is also available through federal tools like the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system. VINE provides notifications for updates and keeps track of offenders' custody status. Users can also examine federal court records for cases involving federal charges through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system. PACER is a trustworthy source for comprehensive federal case information, even if it needs registration and may incur fees. The Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator is an alternative resource for finding persons incarcerated by the federal government. However, users will require some basic personal information about the record holder to utilize this locator.

Free Arrest Record Search in Clark County

As mentioned in the previous section, state and federal resources in Clark County provide free access to arrest records. For those in state prison, the Kentucky Department of Corrections provides an online inmate lookup service that includes information about arrests and incarcerations. Usually, a first and last name is required for searches. Similarly, Kentucky's Open Records Act permits the Clark County Sheriff's Office to make arrest records available to the public. Depending on the office's policies, requests can frequently be made online, via mail, or in person. Another tool for locating people in federal imprisonment is the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator, which requires some basic personal information.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Unless expunged per Kentucky law, arrest records in Clark County will remain on a person's record indefinitely. KRS 431.076 states that individuals have 60 days after a case's dismissal or acquittal to petition for the erasure of non-conviction records.

Meanwhile, KRS 431.078 allows for the expungement of certain offenses (both misdemeanors and eligible Class D felonies) 5 years after the completion of the sentence, assuming the individual has met all legal obligations and no additional offenses were committed. Law enforcement agencies and background checks can still reveal these records indefinitely without expungement.

Expunge Clark County Arrest Records

In Clark County, the expungement process follows Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) and varies based on the type of offense:

  • KRS 431.076: Pertains to non-convictions, such as dismissed charges or acquittals.
  • KRS 431.078: Pertains to misdemeanors. Eligible individuals can apply for expungement five years after completion of their sentence, provided no new offenses have taken place.
  • KRS 431.073: Covers Class D felonies that do not involve violence, sexual offenses, or significant harm. Individuals may apply for expungement at least five years after completing their sentence.

The first step is usually obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility from the Kentucky State Police. This certificate, along with the appropriate expungement forms (e.g., AOC-496.3 for felony expungements), should be submitted to the court where the conviction occurred. Filing fees may apply but can sometimes be waived. If the judge approves the expungement, the record is sealed and no longer visible to the public—improving opportunities for employment, housing, and education.

Clark County Arrest Warrant Search

An arrest warrant is a court order issued by a judge or magistrate that permits law enforcement to detain a specific person. KRS 431.005 and associated statutes regulate arrest warrants. They are usually granted when there is reasonable suspicion that someone has committed a crime, supported by the evidence in a police affidavit.

The warrant must include certain information, such as:

  • The suspect's name (or, if the name is unknown, a detailed description).
  • The claimed transgression.
  • The place and date of issuance.
  • The issuing authority's name and title.
  • Instructions for execution, together with the amount of bail, if any.

Warrants are often required when a crime is not committed in an officer's presence or when additional judicial oversight is prudent. Law enforcement may, however, make warrantless arrests for offenses committed in their presence or during an emergency scenario outlined in KRS 431.045.

Interested members of the public may search for active warrants through:

  • The Kentucky Court of Justice Website: Provides public court data, including warrant information.
  • Clark County Sheriff's Office: Typically requires a name or case number to confirm an outstanding warrant.

Do Clark County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In most cases, arrest warrants in Clark County do not expire. Once a court issues a warrant, it remains active until it is executed, withdrawn by the court, or resolved through legal proceedings. The warrant is connected to the accused individual's obligation to appear in court, regardless of how much time has passed. A warrant may be vacated under certain circumstances—like procedural errors or changes in the law. In some instances, courts also revisit bench warrants for minor offenses.

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