Jessamine County Arrest Records

Per Kentucky Revised Statutes 431.005, law enforcement officers in Jessamine County, Kentucky, may make arrests with or without warrants if they witness criminal acts or there is probable cause to believe a person committed a felony or misdemeanor. During the process, the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police, and law enforcement agencies generate arrest records as official documentation of arrest processes.

Jessamine County arrest records are accessible through Jessamine County court records if they are evidential documents during criminal trials within the Jessamine County Circuit and District Courts. In Jessamine County, law enforcement agencies house arrestees and convicts at the Jessamine County Detention Center and may transfer convicts to state or federal correctional facilities.

Are Arrest Records Public in Jessamine County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Jessamine County. The Kentucky Open Records Act established the public right to access Jessamine County public records (including Jessamine County arrest records). However, notwithstanding the open records policy, there is an exemption to some Jessamine County arrest records. For instance, Kentucky laws exempt public disclosure of arrest records if they relate to:

• Juvenile arrests
• Active judicial or law enforcement investigations
• Sealed or expunged records
• Witness or informant information
• Confidential law enforcement information.

Exempted Jessamine County arrest records are accessible to the persons whose names are on the records and legally eligible entities.

Jessamine County Arrest Statistics

The FBI UCR arrest statistics show varying trends for Jessamine County between 2020 and 2023. In 2023, UCR participating law enforcement agencies reported 2,241 arrest incidents within Jessamine County. By comparison, there were 2,155, 2,336, and 1,702 arrests in 2022, 2021, and 2020.

Between 2020 and 2023, drug-related offenses were the most consistent arrestable incidents in Jessamine County; over 1,000 drug/narcotics violations were arrested during this timeframe. The table below summarizes the various arrest incidents within Jessamine County from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023.

Jessamine County Arrests 2020 to 2023

Find Jessamine County Arrest Records

Jessamine County arrest records are accessible through the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and state law enforcement agencies. For information on inmates at the facility, check the Jessamine County Detention Center Inmate List.

Other options include:

• Send open records requests or visit the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office at:

Jessamine County Sheriff's Office
201 North Main St,
Nicholasville, KY, 40356

• Visit local police departments within Jessamine County and request access to arrest records in their possession.
• Log into the Kentucky State Police website and access Jessamine County arrest records through criminal background checks.

Jessamine County arrest records are also accessible as part of Jessamine County court records; record seekers should request access through the Jessamine County Circuit Court or District Court at:

Jessamine County Circuit Court
Jessamine County Court Complex
107 North Main Street,
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Phone: (859) 885-4531
Phone: (859) 887-1005
Phone: (859) 887-1005
Fax: (859) 887-0425

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information may stay on a Jessamine County record indefinitely if the owner does take action to remove it. Per KRS 431.076, eligible individuals can petition the Jessamine County Circuit or District Court to expunge their arrest records if:

• The court dismisses the charges or acquits the arrestees
• The arrests do not lead to indictments
• The owners of the records were minors at the time of the offenses.

Interested individuals should note that there may be applicable waiting periods. Also, expungement does not apply to all types of Jessamine County arrest records.

Jessamine County Arrest Warrants

Jessamine County arrest warrants are court documents that authorize law officers to take individuals into custody. In Jessamine County, judges may issue arrest warrants if law enforcement provides sufficient evidence of criminal acts. The Jessamine County Circuit or District Court may also issue warrants for individuals who disobey court orders or violate probation.

Jessamine County arrest warrants must contain the following information:

• Name and physical description of the wanted persons
• Dates of issuance of the warrants
• Names and signatures of the issuing judges/magistrates
• Charges against the subjects/defendants
• Sections of Kentucky laws allegedly violated
• Statements of probable cause or affidavit in support
• The geographical areas where the warrants are valid
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the warrants
• Dates of return of the warrants to the court.

Do Jessamine County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Jessamine County arrest warrants do not expire. They remain active until law officers take the subjects into custody. Notwithstanding, the courts may quash arrest warrants and render them inactive if new evidence supports cancellations. Also, Jessamine County arrest warrants become automatically inactive at the subjects' demise.