Find Henderson Arrest Records
Henderson is a city of about 27,852 people in Henderson County, Kentucky. The Henderson Police Department at 1990 Barret Court serves as the primary law enforcement agency within city limits. Its records custodian, Lori Quarles, manages public records requests and can be reached at lquarles@hendersonky.us. The Henderson County Detention Center at 380 Borax Drive handles bookings for individuals arrested by city and county officers. The jail's phone number is 270-826-2306. Henderson sits along the Ohio River near the Indiana border, and its police department coordinates with county and state agencies on arrest processing and records retention.
Henderson Police Records
The Henderson Police Department maintains arrest reports, incident reports, and other law enforcement documents at its Barret Court headquarters. Records requests can be submitted in person or by emailing the records custodian. The department's main phone line is 270-831-1295. Requesters should include as much identifying detail as possible, such as the date of the incident, names of involved parties, and the type of report needed.
Copy fees for Henderson police records are straightforward. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. Records provided on CD cost $1 per disc. Electronic records under four megabytes in size are provided free of charge. These fee structures follow Kentucky's open records guidelines, which allow agencies to charge only the actual cost of reproduction. Requesters must be Kentucky residents to obtain certain records through the department.
Under KRS 61.872, any Kentucky resident may inspect public records during regular business hours. Agencies are required to respond to written requests within three business days. The response must either provide the records or cite a specific exemption for any denial.
Henderson County Detention Center
The Henderson County Detention Center processes all bookings for arrests occurring within the city and county. Located at 380 Borax Drive, the facility creates a booking record for each person brought into custody. These records include the arrestee's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the arresting officer's identity. The detention center can be reached at 270-826-2306 for questions about current inmates or booking status.
The image below shows the Henderson County Detention Center website, which provides facility information and inmate resources.
Henderson County Detention Center
Visitors can find details about visitation policies, commissary options, and facility rules on the jail's website.
Family members looking for someone recently arrested in Henderson should contact the detention center first. Booking information is typically available within a few hours of an arrest. For individuals who have already been transferred to a state facility, the KOOL offender lookup tool can provide current location and sentence details.
Victim Notification Resources
The VINE notification system allows victims and concerned parties to track an offender's custody status. After registering with a specific inmate's details, the system sends automatic alerts by phone, email, or text when that person's status changes. Notifications cover releases, transfers, and escapes. The service operates continuously and is free for all users.
Victims of crime in Henderson may also request copies of incident reports related to their case. Kentucky law provides free or reduced-cost access to reports for crime victims. The Henderson Police records division can process these requests and advise on what documentation is available for a specific case.
The screenshot below shows the Henderson city government website, which links to police department services and other municipal resources.
The city website provides department contacts and information about public services available to Henderson residents.
Arrest Record Contents
An arrest record from Henderson typically contains several categories of information. The basic record identifies the person arrested, the charges, the time and location of the arrest, and the officer who made it. Supplemental information may include witness statements, evidence logs, and narrative descriptions written by the investigating officer. Not all of this information is available through a standard records request.
Kentucky law under KRS 61.878 lists specific exemptions that apply to public records. Records that would compromise an ongoing investigation can be withheld temporarily. Juvenile records are generally not available to the public. Records that contain personal information protected by federal law, such as medical details, may also be redacted before release.
Court records are separate from police arrest records. Once a case moves to the Franklin Circuit or District Court, the case file becomes part of the court system's records. These can be accessed through the Kentucky court records portal or by visiting the local clerk's office.
Henderson County Arrest Records
Henderson is located in Henderson County. The Henderson County jail and sheriff's office maintain comprehensive arrest records for all incidents within the county, including Henderson. For additional resources, broader search options, and more information about the Henderson County detention system serving Henderson, visit the Henderson County arrest records page.
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