Frankfort Public Arrest Records
Frankfort is Kentucky's state capital and the seat of Franklin County, with a population of approximately 28,503. The Frankfort Police Department operates from the Public Safety Building at 300 West Second Street. Its records division handles requests for accident reports, citation records, criminal incident reports, and parking violation records. The department's main line is 502-875-8500, and the records division can be reached directly at 502-875-8523. As the state capital, Frankfort also hosts the headquarters of several statewide agencies that maintain criminal justice records, including the Kentucky State Police, the Kentucky Department of Corrections, and the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Frankfort Police Records Division
The Frankfort Police records unit maintains several categories of reports. Accident reports document vehicle collisions investigated by city officers. Citation records cover traffic and misdemeanor citations issued within city limits. Criminal incident reports detail offenses reported to or investigated by the department. Parking violation records track citations issued for parking infractions.
Requests for any of these report types can be directed to the records division at 502-875-8523. Walk-in requests are accepted at the Public Safety Building during regular business hours. Kentucky's open records statute under KRS 61.878 defines the exemptions that may apply to certain records. Active investigation files and records identifying confidential informants are among the categories that agencies may withhold.
The image below shows the Frankfort city government website, which provides contact information for all city departments including the police division.
Residents can find department phone numbers and office locations through this portal.
Franklin County Regional Jail
The Franklin County Regional Jail at 400 Coffee Tree Road processes bookings for individuals arrested in Frankfort and the surrounding county. The facility can be reached at 502-875-8782. Booking records at the jail include the arrestee's name, charges, bond amount, and arresting agency. These records are generated at intake and become part of the jail's public files.
The jail serves as the primary detention facility for both city and county law enforcement agencies operating in the area. People arrested by Frankfort Police, Franklin County Sheriff's deputies, and Kentucky State Police troopers within the county are all booked at this location. Family members seeking information about a detainee can call the jail directly or check for online roster availability through the facility's website.
The screenshot below shows the Franklin County Regional Jail website, where visitors can find inmate information and facility contact details.
The jail site lists visitation schedules, phone policies, and booking procedures.
State Agencies in Frankfort
Frankfort's role as state capital means several key criminal justice agencies are headquartered here. The Kentucky State Police maintains its central offices in Frankfort. KSP handles criminal background checks, sex offender registry management, and records for incidents investigated by state troopers. The Administrative Office of the Courts oversees the state court system and maintains case records from circuit and district courts across all 120 counties.
The Kentucky Department of Corrections, also based in Frankfort, manages the KOOL offender lookup system. This online database allows the public to search for inmates currently in state custody. It covers individuals serving sentences in state prisons but does not include pretrial detainees held in county jails. Search results show conviction details, sentence length, and projected release information.
The image below shows the Kentucky State Police website, which provides access to statewide criminal justice resources.
KSP's site includes links to background check services and the sex offender registry.
How Arrest Records Work
An arrest record is created when law enforcement takes a person into custody. The record documents the individual's identifying information, the charges, the arresting officer, and the date and location of the arrest. In Frankfort, these records originate with the arresting agency and are supplemented by the jail's booking data. Court records then track the case from arraignment through disposition.
Kentucky law treats most arrest records as open to public inspection. Agencies must respond to records requests within three business days under KRS 61.880. Denied requests must include a written explanation citing the specific exemption. Requesters who disagree with a denial can appeal to the Kentucky Attorney General's office.
Sealed and expunged records are exceptions to public access. Under certain conditions, individuals with qualifying offenses can petition to have their records sealed. Once sealed, those records no longer appear in standard searches and agencies are prohibited from disclosing them.
Franklin County Arrest Records
Frankfort is located in Franklin County. The Franklin County jail and sheriff's office maintain comprehensive arrest records for all incidents within the county, including Frankfort. For additional resources, broader search options, and more information about the Franklin County detention system serving Frankfort, visit the Franklin County arrest records page.
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