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Laurel County, KY Arrests & Jail Records

How to Search Laurel County Arrest Records

Kentucky executes around 326,300 arrests yearly, with Laurel County accounting for approximately 1,200 of them. Under the Open Records Act, most arrest records are considered public and may be requested by residents. Copy fees vary depending on the format and agency, typically ranging from $0.10 to $25.

However, certain records are not publicly accessible under state law. They include files involving juveniles, medical information, or ongoing investigations. Access may be granted to authorized parties, including those directly involved in a case, legal representatives, the Attorney's Office, local courts, and law enforcement agencies.

How to Look Up Laurel County Arrest Records

Arrest records may be obtained through various government agencies in the county. These include the Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the Kentucky State Police.

Sheriff Arrest Records

Individuals seeking arrest records in Laurel County may submit an Open Records Request to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office. Requests may be delivered in person, by mail, or by fax. For assistance, contact the Sheriff's Office at:

203 South Broad Street

London, KY 40741

Phone: (606) 864-6600

Police Arrest Records

Police Departments typically manage arrest records for offenses within their jurisdictions, and individuals seeking such records may contact the specific department where the arrest occurred. Most departments accept Open Records Requests and may charge fees for processing and copying these records. The county is served by several Police Departments, including:

Kentucky State Police

Individuals seeking arrest records in Laurel County may request them through the Kentucky State Police (KSP). The KSP allows interested persons to submit written and signed requests via mail or in person to:

Kentucky State Police

Public Records Branch

Attn: Records Custodian

1266 Louisville Road

Frankfort, KY 40601

When submitting a request, inquirers must provide their name and signature, along with details such as the offender's name, the arrest's location, and the arrest's date. Requests may also be faxed to (855) 592-7656, addressed to the Official Custodian of Records. The use of the Standardized Open Records Request Form is optional. However, its use may facilitate the search process. For more information, visit the KSP's Open Records Request.

Criminal Court Records

Individuals seeking arrest or criminal records in Laurel County may request them through the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). The AOC, under the Kentucky Court of Justice, maintains criminal records for all counties in the state, including Laurel County. Individuals may request these records by submitting a completed Criminal Records Request Form (AOC-RU-004 )by mail or in person to the AOC at:

1001 Vandalay Drive

Frankfort, KY 40601

For a mail-in request, the request must be accompanied by the required fees, or a money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer, and a self-addressed envelope. The AOC provides public access to arrest records online through the AOC FastCheck One-Time Record Request Portal. New users must create an account before submitting a request. The fee for an online request is $25.00, payable by credit or debit card. Alternatively, individuals may access Laurel County arrest records through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.

Laurel County Arrest Statistics

The county has an arrest rate of 2,238.3 per 100,000 persons. A summary of the arrest statistics (both adult and juvenile) documented within Laurel County is provided below:

Arrest TypeNumber
Assault Offenses21
Burglary42
Drugs/Narcotics Offenses313
Weapon Law Violations22
Vandalism of Property66
Motor Vehicle Theft8
Larceny/ Theft Offenses211
Stolen Property Offenses6
Simple Assault80
Total Number of Arrests1,161

Source: Kentucky State Police Uniform Crime Report

Police Departments in Laurel County

DepartmentAddressPhone
London Police Department503 S Main St606-878-7004

Laurel County Jail

  • Agency Name: Laurel County KY Detention Center
  • State: KY
  • City: London
  • Type: County
  • Address: 204 West 4th Street
  • Phone Number: 606-878-9431
  • Email: info@laurelcorrections.com
  • Website: http://www.laurelcorrections.com/
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