Madison County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Madison County, Kentucky, contain information about arrest incidents in the county. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Richmond Police Department are the primary law enforcement agencies in the county. They apprehend offenders and generate Madison County arrest records. Persons arrested are held in the Madison County Detention Center. This facility is responsible for the custody of individuals detained by local law enforcement agencies in the county.

In some circumstances, arrest records in Madison County may be accessed with Madison County court records. This is where the arrest leads to the prosecution of the arrestee.

Are Arrest Records Public in Madison County?

Under the Kentucky Open Records Act, Madison County arrest records are generally considered public information. This means that members of the public have the right to access these records. However, certain types of arrest information may be exempt from public disclosure. This includes:

• Records related to arrests that are part of an ongoing investigation.
• Records involving juveniles.
• Expunged records.
• Information such as Social Security Numbers, medical records, or mental health records.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public arrest records include the following information:

• Details of the arrested individual, including name, address, and other descriptive information.
• Arrest information - date, time, and location of arrest.
• Arresting agency and officer.
• Charge(s).
• Booking information - mugshot, booking date, and booking number,
• Court and bail information.

Madison County Arrest Statistics

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) compiles annual reports of crime and arrest statistics in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The 2023 report showed a total of 1,362 arrests, with 1,315 adult arrests and 47 juvenile arrests. These arrests included 933 violent crime arrests and 429 property crime arrests.

The violent crime arrests included 18 arrests for homicide offenses (13 adults and five juveniles). Sexual offenses had 98 adult arrests and no juvenile arrests. Robbery arrests were nine arrests (eight adult arrests and one juvenile arrest). Assault offenses saw 808 arrests (770 adults and 38 juveniles). Regarding property crimes, there were 69 adult burglary arrests, and larceny had 333 arrests (332 adults and one juvenile). Motor vehicle theft had 25 arrests, with 23 adult arrests and two juvenile arrests. There were only two adult arson arrests.

Find Madison County Arrest Records

The Madison County Detention Center provides a Jail Inmate Search portal with inmate information. It can be searched by name to find information about their status and other relevant information.

The Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) system provides information about individuals in state prisons or county jails in Kentucky. This database provides information such as the inmate's name, location, and sometimes their charges.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) provides the inmate locator tool. It contains information about inmates with federal incarceration status and their location.

Free Arrest Record Search in Madison County

The free official resources for searching arrest records in Madison County are:

• Madison County Detention Center Jail Inmate Search portal.
• Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) system.
• BOP inmate locator tool.

Certain third-party websites compile public records, including arrest information, from multiple sources. Although many of these sites charge for full access to detailed records, some may provide basic search options or limited information for free. When using these sites, verifying details through official channels is recommended whenever possible to ensure accuracy. Remember that free resources may not be as comprehensive or current as official records.

Madison County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

In Madison County, Kentucky, arrest records and criminal records are distinct types of public records that serve different purposes in the criminal justice system. Arrest records are official documents law enforcement agencies generate when an individual is taken into custody. They provide details of the arrest event. Arrest records document that a person was detained on suspicion of committing a crime but do not necessarily indicate that the person was convicted. An arrest does not always lead to formal charges or a conviction. A person can be arrested, released, and never charged or found not guilty in court.

Criminal records (also known as “rap sheets”) are more comprehensive and include the complete history of an individual’s interactions with the criminal justice system. Criminal records contain arrest information, charges filed, court proceedings and outcomes, convictions or acquittals, and sentencing details. Criminal records serve as a permanent record of an individual’s criminal history, showing whether they were convicted and providing a detailed legal timeline. Criminal records indicate that formal charges were brought and provide information about the case’s outcome (e.g., conviction, plea deal, dismissal).

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Madison County, arrest records remain publicly accessible unless sealed or expunged. Certain cases, like those resulting in an acquittal or dismissal with prejudice, qualify for automatic expungement. Without expungement, arrest records can stay on a person’s record indefinitely, impacting background checks and public accessibility.

Expunge Madison County Arrest Records

In Madison County, expunging an arrest record involves legally removing it from your criminal history, making it inaccessible in most public and private background checks. Eligibility criteria for expunging arrest records in Madison County vary depending on the outcome of the case and the nature of the charges.

Eligible persons may qualify for automatic expungement if they were acquitted (found not guilty) or if their case was dismissed with prejudice. In these instances, the record will generally be expunged automatically 30 days after the verdict or dismissal. The expungement order will be sent to relevant parties, including your attorney, the county or commonwealth attorney, the Kentucky State Police, the arresting agency, and the local detention facility. Within 60 days of receiving this order, you may request the court to notify additional agencies if necessary.

If the charge was dismissed without prejudice, the expungement time frame depends on the charge. For misdemeanors, you can file for expungement one year after the dismissal, while felony charges require a three-year wait before filing. Additionally, if you were charged with a felony in district court but have not been indicted, you may be eligible to apply for expungement after six months.

This expungement process ensures your arrest record is removed from public access, although the specifics of how long you need to wait depend on the details of your case.

If your charges were dismissed without prejudice or you have non-indicted felonies, you must submit a Petition for Expungement. The filing timelines are as follows:

• Misdemeanors: You can file after one year.
• Felonies: A three-year waiting period is required.
• Non-Indicted Felonies: You may file after six months.

The steps to file a petition for expungement are below:

• Obtain the Petition Form: You can get the Petition for Expungement form from the court clerk’s office or download it from their website.
• Complete the Form: Fill in all necessary details about your case, including the charges and the date of dismissal.
• Submit the Petition: File your completed form in the court where your case was dismissed.
• Notification Process: The court will inform relevant agencies, such as the Kentucky State Police, about your expungement request.

Madison County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by the court with instructions relating to the apprehension of a person in the county. Arrest warrants in Madison County are issued after law enforcement officers or prosecutors present evidence to a judge that establishes probable cause of the person’s commission of the crime.

A typical arrest warrant in Madison County includes:

• The full name and any known aliases of the person to be arrested.
• Physical description or identifying details to ensure that the correct individual is apprehended (e.g., age, height, weight, etc.).
• The specific crime(s) the individual is accused of committing, including details of the alleged violation of the law.
• The date the warrant was issued by the court.
• The name of the judge who authorized the warrant.

Do Madison County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants in Madison County remain active indefinitely and do not expire. Once issued by a judge or magistrate, a warrant stays in effect until the individual is arrested or the court officially recalls it. This means outstanding warrants are enforceable at any time, regardless of how much time has passed.