Warren County Arrest Records

Arrest records provide official details about individuals in law enforcement custody. In Warren County, KY, the Sheriff's Office, Kentucky State Police, and local and federal law enforcement agencies create arrest records to account for arrestees and the circumstances of their arrests. Depending on the reason for an arrest, a law enforcement agency within Warren County may detain an arrestee at any of the several correctional facilities within the county. These include:

• Warren County Regional Jail
• Bowling Green Police Department Holding Facility
• Warren County Sheriff's Office Holding Cells
• Western Kentucky University Police Department Holding Area.

Warren County arrest records are evidential documents for criminal case trials within the county's courts. Hence, such records are typically part of Warren County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Warren County?

Yes, Warren County arrest records are generally public documents. Sections 61.870 to 61.884 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes mandate free and open examination of public records by any interested person unless the law states otherwise. Nonetheless, the public is exempt from Warren County arrest records that relate to

• Juvenile offenders
• Active judicial or law enforcement investigation
• Sealed or Expunged criminal cases
• Witness or victim information.

A requester must have authorization by law or judicial order to access exempted arrest records in Warren County.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Typically, an arrest record contains personal information of the arrestee, information about the circumstances of the arrest, and booking details. Arrest records information include

• Name, date of birth, and physical description of the arrestee
• Date, time, and location of the arrest, name, and badge number of the arresting officer, and agency responsible for the arrest
• Charges against the owner of the arrest record
• Location, date, and time of booking
• Mugshots, fingerprints, and details of personal effects on the arrestee at the time of the arrest
• Bail or Bond amount (if applicable)
• Court information such as date of initial court appearance and case number (if applicable)
• Release date (if it applies).

Warren County Crime Rate

Crime reports from the Kentucky State Police show larceny-theft as the most consistent crime in Warren County. In 2022, larceny-theft accounted for 3,555 of the 10,383 crime incidents reported to the Kentucky State Police by various law enforcement agencies within Warren County. In comparison, there were 1,553 drug/narcotic violations (the next highest crime) within the same period.

Also, in 2021, over 64% of violent and property-related crimes in Warren County were larceny-theft incidents.

Warren County Arrest Statistics

According to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Statistics, in 2022, 3,894 individuals were taken into custody for various offenses by participating law enforcement agencies in Warren County, KY. The NIBRS data show an increase in the number of male arrests in Warren County for different brackets from 2020 to 2022. The tables below outline the Bowling Green Police Department statistics for some common crimes in Warren County and the agency range for offenders from 2020 to 2022.

Data Source: FBI Crime Explorer.

Find Warren County Arrest Records

To access Warren County arrest records, information seekers can

• Visit the Warren County Regional Jail website.
  • Click the Inmate Search link to access the JailTracker search portal
  • Look for a specific arrest record from the list, or use names to search for arrest records of active or released inmates
• Call or visit the Warren County Sheriff's Office at

429 E 10th Ave #102, Bowling Green,
KY 42101
Phone: (270) 842-1633

• Log in to the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup Portal and use names to look for arrest records relating to Warren County criminal trials.
• Visit local law enforcement offices and request access to arrest records in their possession.

Free Arrest Record Search in Warren County

For free access to Warren County arrest records, log in to the Warren County Regional Jail JailTracker Portal or the Kentucky Department of Correction Online Offender Lookup Portal. Additionally, free access to Warren County arrest records may be available online through third-party archives or databases.

Get Warren County Criminal Records

Warren County criminal records (or rap sheets) are official documents about the county criminal case prosecutions. Criminal records provide a comprehensive account of individuals' interactions with the criminal justice system. Warren County rap sheets encompass the county's arrest records and documents relating to the prosecution, conviction, sentencing, incarceration, parole, and probation of individuals for criminal activities within the county.

To access Warren County's criminal histories:

• Log in to the Warren County Regional Jail JailTracker Portal and view criminal histories of Warren County inmates
• Search for Warren County criminal records through the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup Portal
• Visit the Kentucky Court of Justice website
  • Click the Find a Case link, tick the reCAPTCHA box, and continue to the search portal
  • Select Criminal from the Case Category options and Warren from the County drop menu
  • Use a name, date of birth, and driver's license number (DLN) to search for criminal history
• Call, fax, or visit the Warren County Office of the Circuit Court Clerk at

Warren County Justice Center

1001 Center St. Suite 102
Bowling Green,
KY 42101
Phone: (270) 746-7400
Fax: (270) 746-7501

Warren County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Warren County arrest and criminal records are Warren County law enforcement and court documents. Nonetheless, there are several distinctions between both records.

An arrest record provides details of an arrest (this includes the name of the personal information of the arrestee, booking information, and bail or bond details). On the other hand, criminal records encompass the crime histories and prosecutions of individuals under the criminal justice system.

Law enforcement agencies within Warren County create arrest records to account for individuals they take into custody. In contrast, the Warren County Circuit and District Court generate criminal records as evidence of criminal case trials. Additionally, Warren County arrest records are a component of Warren County criminal records; they provide information for the preliminary stages of criminal prosecutions within the county's courts.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information will stay on a record indefinitely if the owner of the record does not petition the court to seal or remove it. To be eligible to seal or remove an arrest record, the owner must fulfill the requirements of KRS 431.076.

Expunge Warren County Arrest Records

Expunging an arrest record involves removing or restricting public access to it. To seal or remove an arrest information, the owner of the record must petition the court.

Per the Kentucky Revised Statutes 431.076, an arrest record may be expugnable if

• There is an acquittal or dismissal of the charges against the owner of the record.
• The owner of the record completed a pretrial diversion program
• The record is for a misdemeanor or some Class D felony conviction
• The owner of the record completes the sentence for the offense, pays all applicable fines, and makes restitution if the court demands it.

Depending on the nature and outcome of the charge, the following waiting period applies to expunging arrest records in Warren County and other parts of the Kentucky Commonwealth:

Non-conviction Arrests - Immediately, there is no waiting period.

Acquittal or Dismissal

• Acquittal - Immediately after the case concludes
• Dismissal with prejudice - Immediately after the case concludes
• Dismissal with prejudice - One year after dismissal

Completion of the Pretrial Diversion Program

• The arrest records become eligible for expungement after the completion of the program and the case dismissal.

Misdemeanor Convictions

• Single misdemeanor - After the completion of the sentence (including parole or probation)
• Multiple misdemeanors - five years after completing the sentence for the most recent conviction

Class D Felony Convictions

• Eligible Class D felonies - five years after completing the sentence
• Non-violent, non-sexually felonies - five years after completing the sentence. In addition, the petitioner must not have any new felony conviction during the waiting period.

Traffic Violations and Other Minor Offenses - Eligibility and the waiting period may vary (this may be shorter than those for misdemeanors and felony convictions).

To seal or remove an arrest information from a record in Warren County, eligible parties may do the following:

• Obtain their criminal records from the Kentucky State Police and an expungement certification from the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
• Depending on the nature and outcome of the arrest, download the appropriate expungement form from the AOC Legal Form Page.
• File out the specific expungement form, pay all applicable fees, and file a petition at the Warren County Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
• Serve a copy of the petition to the Kentucky Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in Warren County.
• Attend any hearing relating to the petition to answer questions or counter objections from the Attorney's Office or other interested parties.
• The court will review the petition and come to a decision
• If the court grants the petition, it will order the relevant agencies to seal or expunge the arrest record
• Follow up on the court orders and ensure the relevant agencies seal or remove the arrest from the record
• Keep copies of the court order and other documents relating to the petition.

Warren County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants refer to legal documents authorizing law enforcement agencies to take individuals into custody. The Warren County District, Circuit, or Family Court may issue arrest warrants if there is probable cause to justify arrest, search, or seizure.

To obtain arrest warrants, law enforcement agencies must provide evidence of crimes, intention to commit crimes, or proof that a suspect is a public risk.

A Warren County arrest warrant contains

• Statement of probable cause
• Personal details of the suspect (this includes name, date of birth, and physical description)
• The charges against the individual
• Date of issuance of the warrant
• Name and signature of the authorizing judge/magistrate
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the warrant
• Name and seal of the originating court
• Bail or Bond information (if it applies).

Warren County Arrest Warrant Search

To find Warren County active arrest warrants:

• Log in to the Crime Stoppers Kentucky Wanted Suspect Page and search for arrest warrants originating from Warren County
• Visit the Kentucky State Police website site and look for active arrest warrants emanating from Warren County
• Visit the Warren County Sheriff's Office or other local police departments for information on active arrest warrants
• Visit the Warren County Courthouse and request access to active court-issued arrest warrants
• Search for Warren County active arrest warrants on local media websites or public notice boards.

Do Warren County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Warren County arrest warrants generally do not have expiry dates. They remain active until law enforcement takes the subjects into custody. Nonetheless, a Warren County arrest warrant will become inactive upon the subject's demise or if a court within Warren County recalls it.