Taylor County Arrest Records

Taylor County arrest records are official reports that detail instances where individuals were arrested within the county. Law enforcement agencies create and maintain these records after their officers make arrests.

According to Kentucky Statute 431.005, a peace officer can arrest someone in Taylor County either in compliance with a warrant or without one under specific circumstances. These circumstances include witnessing a felony or misdemeanor or having probable cause to believe the prospective arrestee has committed a specific offense.

Generally, Taylor County arrest records serve various purposes. They are included in the criminal records reported in Kentucky State Police (KSP) background checks and are utilized to compile the KSP’s Crime in Kentucky Report series, published annually. Additionally, arrest information may be found in Taylor County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Taylor County?

Yes. According to the Kentucky Open Records Act (KORA), codified in KRS 61.870 to 61.884, specific records maintained by government entities are considered public records and are accessible to everyone who requests them. Arrest records fall under the act. As a result, most arrest records in Taylor County are public.

Nonetheless, KORA is subject to certain exemptions that may limit public access to arrest records. In these instances, the protected records are only available to the record’s subject, government entities requiring them to perform their official duties, and other eligible parties. One notable example of these exempt records under Kentucky law is juvenile arrest records, as outlined in KRS 610.320. Additionally, arrest records that disclose the identity of confidential informants or reveal details of a law enforcement action or administrative adjudication prematurely are exempt from public disclosure under KRS 61.878(1)(h).

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Details typically included in public Taylor County arrest records include:

• The arrestee’s identifying information:
  • Full name and known alias
  • Date of birth
  • Address.
• The arrestee’s visual profile:
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Gender
  • Race
  • Eye and hair color
• The arrestee’s mugshot
• Details about the offense and corresponding charges
• The arresting agency’s information
• The arresting officer’s name and badge number
• The arrest location, date, and time
• Booking details:
  • Booking number
  • Booking date
  • Holding facility
• Case(s) information
• bond/bail amount and type.

Taylor County Arrest Statistics

According to the arrest statistics provided in the Kentucky State Police (KSP) 2023 Crime in Kentucky Report, 3,989 arrests were made in Taylor County in 2023. Of those arrests, adult and juvenile arrestees represented 3,957 (99.2%) and 7 (0.2%) arrests, respectively. Meanwhile, the ages of 25 (0.6%) arrestees remain unknown.

A further breakdown of the 2023 arrest statistics categorizes arrests into Group A and Group B offenses. Group B offenses had the highest number of arrests, with 2,251 arrests. Notable offenses categorized under Group B offenses include driving under the influence (261 arrests), drunkenness (250 arrests), and disorderly conduct (89 arrests). Meanwhile, Group A offenses accounted for 1,738 arrests, with assault offenses (272 arrests), drug/narcotic offenses (811 arrests), and larceny/theft offenses (364 arrests) having the highest number of arrests under this category.

Find Taylor County Arrest Records

Taylor County arrest records are created and maintained by local law enforcement agencies, such as the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office and Municipal Police Departments. Therefore, individuals seeking Taylor County arrest records can begin their search by contacting these agencies. It's important to note that these agencies can only provide records of arrests they conducted. Consequently, record seekers must identify the agency that made the arrest whose record they are looking for to direct their request appropriately.

Each agency’s procedures and fees for requesting arrest records may vary. In most cases, in-person requests are permitted during regular business hours at an agency’s physical location. Record seekers can also reach out to an agency to ask about other request methods they may accept, such as mail-in and phone requests. Regardless of the request method an agency accepts, requesters must provide certain information about the desired arrest record to aid in its identification. These include, but are not limited to, the arrestee’s name and approximate arrest date.

Alternatively, interested individuals can utilize online resources offered by the Taylor County Detention Center and the Kentucky Department of Corrections to access information about individuals who have been arrested and booked into the Taylor County Detention Center. These resources include the Detention Center’s Current Inmate Search Tool and the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) website.

Free Arrest Record Search in Taylor County

In Taylor County, record seekers can visit local law enforcement agencies to inspect public arrest records held by these agencies. Most agencies may permit free in-person inspection of arrest records. However, fees are generally charged if copies of an arrest record are requested. Alternatively, interested individuals can use the Taylor County Detention Center Current Inmate Search Tool and the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) website to search for arrest information online at no cost. These online resources are searchable by name, and they provide arrest details along with other relevant information about individuals who have been arrested and booked at the Taylor County Detention Center.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrests typically remain indefinitely on a subject’s criminal record unless they are sealed or expunged. However, arrest records are retained in a local law enforcement agency’s internal files for durations specified by the Kentucky Local Government General Records Schedule. According to the schedule, arrest records for adult felony and misdemeanor offenses are maintained for 80 and 5 years, respectively. Meanwhile, juvenile arrest files may be retained until the record’s subject turns 23, and mugshots are retained for 80 years.

Expunge Taylor County Arrest Records

Expungement is a legal procedure that removes an arrest, charge, or conviction from an individual’s criminal record. In Taylor County, an individual's arrest record may be eligible for automatic expungement if it resulted in a case dismissed with prejudice/acquittal on or after July 15, 2020. In other cases, individuals can petition to seek expungement of their arrest record. In such cases, they must apply for an expungement certification for the arrest records they wish to expunge per KRS 431.079. The certificate proves that the arrest record in question is eligible for expungement.

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) oversee the expungement certification application process. Interested individuals can apply online, in person, or by mail. Prospective petitioners can utilize the Kentucky Court of Justice registration website for online applications. To access the website, they must create an account using their active email address. Once logged in, they can complete the online expungement certification application, submit it, and pay a required $40 request fee. Subsequently, they will receive a notification about when their certification packet will be available online through the email address they provided. On the date specified in the notification, an applicant can log in to the Kentucky Court ofJustice registration website and download the certification packet.

On the other hand, prospective petitioners can use the Expungement Certification Request Form to apply for an expungement certification either in person or by mail. The request form must be accurately completed and submitted along with a $40 request fee in person at the drive-thru window of the Administrative Office of the Courts. For mail-in requests, send the completed request form and the required fee payment (via check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer) to:

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

After processing and approving the request, the AOC will send an expungement certification packet to the applicant via U.S. mail.

If a petitioner has received an expungement certification for an arrest record, they can request expungement by submitting an expungement petition and paying the required fee to the Taylor County Circuit Clerk’s Office. Different expungement petition forms are available depending on the statute (KRS 431.073, KRS 431.076, or KRS 431.078) under which their arrest record qualifies for expungement. Additionally, the accompanying fees vary.

KRS 431.073

An arrest that resulted in certain felony convictions is eligible for expungement under KRS 431.073. In this case, the form to use is Form 496.3, which is subject to a $50 non-refundable filing fee. Upon approval, there is an additional $250 expungement fee to complete the process.

KRS 431.076

Arrest records that fall under any of the following categories are eligible for expungement under KRS 431.076 using form 497.2:

• Arrests that resulted in an acquittal (provided charges were dismissed but not in exchange for a guilty plea to another charge)
• Arrests that resulted in felony charges that did not result in an indictment.

KRS 431.078

An arrest qualifies for expungement under KRS 431.078 using Form 496.2 if it resulted in a conviction of certain misdemeanors, violations, or traffic infractions, and the following is true:

• The arrest does not involve a sexual offense or an offense against a minor.
• The applicant was not convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in the past five (5) years before filing the expungement petition.
• There are no pending proceedings against the applicant concerning a felony or misdemeanor offense.
• The applicant's offense can not be enhanced to a second or subsequent offense, or the time limit for such an enhancement has passed.

After the Taylor County Circuit Clerk receives an expungement petition, prosecutors are allowed 60 days to file objections. In cases where the prosecutor files an objection, the clerk will schedule a hearing and notify the applicant. Conversely, the court can issue an expungement order without a hearing if the prosecutor does not file an objection.

Taylor County Arrest Warrants

A Taylor County arrest warrant is a court-issued directive instructing law enforcement officers to arrest a specific individual suspected of committing a crime. A judge or magistrate has the authority to issue an arrest warrant. Typically, law enforcement agencies request arrest warrants through sworn statements or testimonies presented to a judge or magistrate. These sworn statements or testimonies must provide evidence demonstrating sufficient probable cause linking the individual to the alleged crime. According to Kentucky Court Rules 2.06, an arrest warrant must be in writing, in the name of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and include the following details:

• The issuance date
• The issuing officer's signature and their office’s title
• Description of the alleged offense and the court where it occurred
• The defendant’s name (if known) or a description that can be used to identify them with reasonable certainty.

Do Taylor County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Taylor County arrest warrants do not expire. It stays active until it is executed, the defendant surrenders, or it gets recalled.