How to Find, Access and Research Kentucky Arrest and Inmate Records

Kentucky arrest information or prison record information can be obtained from the website of the Department of Corrections at http://www.corrections.ky.gov/default.htm. However, the release of the information is subject to CPP 6.1, as stated by the Open Records Law of the state.

The records of the inmates who have been released from Kentucky arrest are maintained for the time stated in the State Retention and Disposal Schedule for the Corrections Cabinet organized by the Archives and Records Center. The Department is also responsible for furnishing information related to both active and inactive inmates, inmates who are serving their probation or parole term, and people who are serving their term in the state prisons after being found guilty in felony charges.

Where Can You Find Kentucky Arrest and Inmate Information?

Kentucky arrest records have been maintained by the state repository since 1980. The state has a total of fourteen correctional facilities. Information on the inmates of each of these facilities can be accessed from the online database at http://www.corrections.ky.gov/kool.htm. It is known as the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup, or KOOL.  

Though the information is updated on a regular basis, you need to double-check before using the information you find against a person. You will also be required to fill out an online form in order to access information on Kentucky arrests. 

Kentucky arrest information is accessible through http://apps.corrections.ky.gov/KOOL/ioffsrch.asp. You need to provide the required details in the form that is available online. The more specific information you provide, the chances of obtaining an accurate result are greater.  Incorrect spelling and other incorrect details will automatically delay the search. The system also provides you with the aliases.

Kentucky arrest records can prove to be helpful in the case of background checks. These checks are usually performed by the Kentucky State Police Records Branch. For such a check you can contact the department at 502-227-8700 between 8 am and 4:30 pm.  A fee of $20 is charged for the service. For more information you can also visit http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/index.htm, or contact the headquarters of Kentucky State Police at:
 
919, Versailles Road
Frankfurt, KY 40601
502-695-6300.

How Can You Perform a Kentucky Arrest Search?

A full name search is likely to yield precise results. Often, several people share the same name. In that case, the middle name, surname and date of birth can help you to zero in on the person you are looking for. For example, a search with the name “John” entered in the field marked last name on the Kentucky Department of Corrections website flashes 297 entries. Therefore, you need to enter the full name to trace the individual you are looking for.

If you can provide information like the sex, age, the date of committing the crime, the date of conviction, the city of conviction, details about the indictment, and release date (if the inmate has already served his prison term), and Social Security number, then you are more likely to find the correct person who was arrested and convicted of the crime.

After you have entered the details, just click on the “search data” option.  The search results will feature the name of the offender, the correctional center at which the offender has been placed, the prison ID of the individual and the offenses for which he is serving a prison term.

However, if you are looking for arrest information on people whose cases are still pending in any of the state courts, then it is unlikely that your search will end up being fruitful.  Usually, ongoing court proceedings are not made a part of the records that are provided for public viewing. Again, you will not find the record of an arrested person if he has not yet posted bail. There are chances that data less than 120 days old or a span of four months has also not been finalized, so you may miss more recent occurrences during your search on an individual.