Pulaski County Arrest Records

Generally, arrest records provide detailed information about individuals' arrests. Pulaski County law enforcement agencies create arrest records when individuals are taken into custody. An arrest becomes imminent if a person commits an arrestable offense, there is strong evidence that an individual may partake in criminal activities, or is a risk to self or society.

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, Somerset Police Department, Kentucky State Police (KSP), and other local law enforcement agencies generate arrest records when they arrest individuals for criminal offenses. These persons are detained in temporary holding cells, the Pulaski County Detention Center, or transferred to state or federal correctional facilities.

A Pulaski County arrest record will become part of Pulaski County court records if it provides information at the preliminary stages of criminal prosecutions within the Circuit and District Courts.

Are Arrest Records Public in Pulaski County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Pulaski County and the rest of Kentucky. The Kentucky Open Records Act grants individuals the right to access government records (this includes Pulaski County arrest records). Notwithstanding, there are restrictions to public access to Pulaski County arrest information if it relates to:

• Juveniles
• Sealed or expunged records
• Ongoing investigations
• Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault
• Mental health-related information
• Protective orders
• Confidential informants information
• Sensitive law enforcement information.

Members of the public seeking access to exempted Pulaski County arrest records must be the record owners, authorized law enforcement agents, prosecutors or defense attorneys, judges or courtroom personnel, parole or probation officers, authorized government agencies, or persons with court orders.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

An arrest record contains information relating to an arrest. This includes personal information of the record owner, description of events leading to the arrest, booking information, and conditions for the release. Generally, an arrest record information includes:

• Name, aliases, gender, race, date of birth, physical description, and address of the record owner
• Date, time, and location of the arrest
• Charges against the arrestee
• Name of the arresting agency and the name and badge number of the arresting officer
• Booking number and mugshots
• Bail/Bond amount or terms.

Pulaski County Arrest Statistics

Arrest statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting UCR) program show a mixed trend for the number of persons taken into custody by law enforcement agencies within Pulaski County between 2020 and 2023.

Within the stated period, UCR participating law enforcement agencies in Pulaski reported over 11,180 arrests for various incidents within Pulaski County. In 2022 and 2023, 2,028 and 3,460 individuals were taken into custody for arrestable offenses within Pulaski County. The table below shows the number of arrests reported by Pulaski County law enforcement agencies between 2020 and 2023 and some of the most common arrest incidents within the county.

Number of Reported Arrests by Pulaski County Law Enforcement Agencies between 2020 and 2023

Most common arrests in Pulaski County between 2020 and 2023

Data Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Find Pulaski County Arrest Records

Pulaski County arrest records are available online and through offline repositories. To access Pulaski County arrest records, interested individuals should:

• Log in to the Pulaski County Detention Center Inmate Roster Portal and use names to search for Pulaski County arrest records through inmate records.
• Call the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office for information at (606) 678-5145 or visit the office and request access to arrest records at

100 North Main St, Somerset,
KY 42501

• Visit the Kentucky Court of Justice Background Checks Page and request access to criminal records originating from Pulaski County (arrest records are part of criminal records)
• Log in to the Kentucky Court of Justice Case Search Portal:
  • Select Criminal from the Case Category menu
  • Expand the County menu and click Pulaski
  • Use names, date of birth, and locator numbers to access Pulaski County arrest records through criminal records.
• Download a Background Check Form from the Kentucky State Police Website:
  • Complete the form
  • Include necessary identifications, a check/money order to cover applicable fees, and mail it to:

The Kentucky State Police

Criminal Identification and Records Branch

1266 Louisville Road
Frankfort,
KY 40601.

Free Arrest Record Search in Pulaski County

To access Pulaski County arrest records free of charge, log in to the Pulaski County Detention Center Inmate Roster Portal and use the online search tools to look at inmate arrest records. Alternatively, search for Pulaski County arrest information for free through the Kentucky Court of Justice Case Search Portal. Also, there may be free access to Pulaski County arrest records through third-party websites. Some private online databases may offer free access to Pulaski County law enforcement records.

Pulaski County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Pulaski County arrests and criminal records are important for fighting crimes. They give law enforcement agents a headstart in criminal investigations. However, several distinctions exist between them. These differences are apparent in their mode of creation, legal and social implications, and contents.

Definition

• Arrest records account for individuals taken into custody by law enforcement agencies.
• Criminal records are documents that detail individual's criminal activities and their prosecutions under the criminal justice system.

Creation

• Law enforcement agencies within Pulaski County create arrest records to document individuals in their custody, the circumstances of their arrests, and the conditions for their release.
• The Pulaski County Circuit and District Courts create criminal records during criminal trials.

Contents

• Arrest records contain the personal details of arrestees, the reasons for their arrest, booking information, and the requirements for their release
• Criminal records encompass documents relating to the prosecution, convictions, and incarceration of individuals who committed criminal offenses.

Legal Implications

• An arrest record does not confirm guilt or innocence. An arrestee is innocent until the court passes a guilty verdict.
• A criminal record is a legal proof that a person is guilty of a criminal offense.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

A Pulaski County arrest information may stay on a record indefinitely. However, individuals can petition the court to seal or remove their arrest records if they fulfill the Kentucky criminal records expungement eligibility requirements.

Expunge Pulaski County Arrest Records

Per Section 431.073 of the Kentucky Revised Standard, an individual can petition the Pulaski County Circuit Court to seal or remove an arrest information if:

• The arrest does not lead to a conviction
• Charges were not filed
• There is a dismissal of the charges
• The court acquitted the owner of the record
• The governor pardons the individual
• The convict completes deferred adjudication.

Note that sealing or removal of arrest information applies to arrests relating to:

• Misdemeanors
• Juvenile crimes
• Minor traffic infractions
• Non-violent and non-sexual felonies
• Pretrial Diversion Program.

In addition, the following waiting period must elapse before filing a petition for expungement of a Pulaski County arrest record:

• Dismissed Charges or Acquittals (Non-Convictions) - No waiting period. The individual can petition for the removal of the arrest information immediately after the dismissal or acquittal
• Charges Dismissed Without Prejudice - 1 year from the date of dismissal if there are no new charges
• Felony and Misdemeanor Convictions - 5 years after completing the sentence for the crime (this includes probation and any other conditions imposed by the court). In addition, there must be no new charges during the waiting period.
• Pretrial Diversion Cases - Immediately after completing the diversion program
• Pardoned Offenses - Immediately after the pardon.

Eligible individuals seeking to remove arrest information from their records should:

• Obtain certified copies of their criminal records from the Kentucky Administrative Office of Courts FastCheck System
• Gather all relevant documents necessary for completing the expungement form
• Depending on the nature of the arrest records, download a Petition for Expungement for Acquittal, Dismissal, or Failure to Indict Form (AOC-497.2), Petition for Expungement of Misdemeanor, Violation, or Traffic Infraction Conviction Form (AOC-496.2), or an Application to Vacate and Expunge Felony Conviction Form (AOC-496.3)
• Fill out the expungement form, attach the supporting documents, enclose a check/money order to cover the filing fees, and file a petition at the Pulaski County Circuit or District Court (the District Court handles misdemeanor cases)
• Serve a copy of the petition to the Pulaski County Commonwealth Attorney's Office or confirm if the office received a copy from the court clerk's office.
• Attend court hearings if the judge schedules any for the petition
• The court will review the petition and determine if it meets the legal requirements
• If the court grants the expungement, it will order the relevant agencies to seal the records or remove them from their databases
• Follow up and ensure that appropriate agencies adhere to the court ruling.

Pulaski County Arrest Warrants

Pulaski County arrest warrants are official documents from the Pulaski County Circuit and District Courts authorizing law enforcement agencies to take individuals into custody. Generally, a court may issue an arrest warrant if there is probable cause that a person committed a criminal offense. Also, the court may issue arrest warrants if:

• Individuals flout court orders.
• Suspects exhibit tendencies of fleeing the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution for offenses.
• Offenders fail to appear before the court to answer questions on charges
• There is evidence that certain persons pose risks to society.

An arrest warrant information includes but is not limited to:

• The name, aliases, physical description, and last known address of the subject
• Charges against the individual and specific sections of Kentucky laws that were violated
• Name and seal of the issuing court
• Date of issuance of the warrant
• Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Name of the arresting agency
• Statement of probable cause
• Geographical area where the warrant is valid
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute and return the warrant.

Do Pulaski County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No Pulaski County arrest warrants do not expire. In Pulaski County and other Kentucky counties, arrest warrants remain valid and active until law enforcement apprehends the subjects of the warrants. However, these documents will become inactive at the demise of the wanted individuals or if the court cancels them.