Search Bullitt County Arrest Records

Bullitt County is in central Kentucky with about 85,802 residents. The county seat is Shepherdsville. The Bullitt County Detention Center processes all local arrests and maintains booking records for each intake, creating a file for every person brought into the facility. Law enforcement agencies across the county file arrest records that become part of the public record. These records include charges, bond amounts, booking photos, and court dates. Residents can call (502) 543-7263 for custody details. Bullitt County arrest records are available under Kentucky open records law.

Bullitt County Arrest Records

The Bullitt County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for unincorporated areas. Sheriff Walt Sholar leads the office at 300 S. Buckman Street in Shepherdsville. Deputies carry out arrests based on warrants from local courts and each arrest generates a record that transfers to the detention center for booking and processing. The office serves civil process and provides court security.

The Bullitt County Sheriff's Office website is shown below.

This site covers warrant information and open records requests along with contact details and general information about the sheriff's services in Shepherdsville. Visitors can learn about the department. It plays a key role in processing arrest records.

The sheriff is a constitutional office with elections every four years. Call (502) 543-2514 to reach the office or send a fax to (502) 543-0167. Bullitt County arrest records generated by deputies flow into the same booking system that all local law enforcement agencies use when processing people into the detention center.

Shepherdsville Arrest Records Access

The Bullitt County Detention Center is at 1671 Highway 61 South in Shepherdsville. It was designed to provide citizens with a safe and secure facility for housing detainees. Staff create a booking record each time someone is processed. Records show charges and bond amounts. The booking date is also recorded. The center holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences for misdemeanor offenses in the Shepherdsville area.

The Bullitt County Detention Center website is shown below.

This page covers facility rules and visitation schedules along with inmate services offered at the Bullitt County jail. Families can start here for custody inquiries. Call (502) 543-7263 for booking information.

Booking records capture fingerprints and photos at the time of arrest along with personal details and the specific charge information associated with each case in the county booking system. Release projections are part of each file. Detention records update throughout the day.

Bullitt County Inmate Roster

The detention center publishes an online inmate list that the public can use to look up current detainees in the Bullitt County jail without any charge or registration requirement. It shows everyone in custody. The list is available around the clock from any device.

The Bullitt County inmate list is shown below.

This page displays current detainees. Names and booking dates are shown. Charges are listed for each person. The roster pulls from internal booking data and refreshes as new information becomes available throughout each day.

The statewide Kentucky Online Offender Lookup covers state prison inmates. KOOL tracks offenders under the Department of Corrections. The county inmate list is the correct tool for people held at the Bullitt County Detention Center on local charges, since it covers pre-trial detainees and those awaiting court dates. State records cover felony offenders only.

Open Records in Bullitt County

Kentucky's Open Records Act gives the public a right to inspect government records, and Bullitt County agencies must respond to written requests within five business days as required by state law. This applies to arrest records and accident reports. Case reports and other official documents held by the sheriff or detention center also fall under this law.

Under KRS 61.872, any resident may inspect public records. Submit requests by email to Openrecords@bcky.org with the person's name and an approximate arrest date. Case numbers help staff find files. Copy fees apply to printed records.

Some records tied to active investigations may be withheld from the public under exemptions outlined in Kentucky open records law for ongoing law enforcement matters. Juvenile records are restricted. Sealed cases are not available. All other Bullitt County arrest records remain open during business hours. The Bullitt County courts page provides details about case access. Call (502) 543-7104 for the Circuit Court Clerk.

Expungement of Arrest Records

Kentucky law allows certain records to be expunged. Under KRS 431.079, individuals may petition the court for an expungement certification that removes qualifying records from public access. Not all charges qualify for this process. Felony convictions follow separate rules. Misdemeanors and dismissed cases each have their own eligibility standards under the statute that determine whether a petition will succeed.

The Bullitt County Circuit Court handles expungement petitions. Filing fees apply. The court reviews each case and decides whether to grant the request based on the specific eligibility criteria outlined in the relevant Kentucky statute. Agencies must update their records if the court approves. The arrest record then leaves public searches.

Expungement is not automatic and the person must file a petition with the court to begin the process. Legal counsel can help determine eligibility. Bullitt County arrest records that have been expunged are sealed from public view but remain in restricted law enforcement databases that are not accessible to the general public.

Contacting Bullitt County Agencies

Multiple offices handle arrest records in Bullitt County. The sheriff manages warrants and open records requests. The detention center processes bookings and answers inmate inquiries from families. The circuit court clerk maintains court records and handles expungement filings for individuals seeking to clear qualifying arrest records from the Bullitt County public record system.

• Sheriff's office: (502) 543-2514
• Sheriff address: 300 S. Buckman Street, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
• Detention center: (502) 543-7263
• Jail address: 1671 Highway 61 South, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
• Circuit Court Clerk: (502) 543-7104
• Open records email: Openrecords@bcky.org

Note: All persons named in Bullitt County arrest records are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Nearby Counties with Arrest Records

These counties neighbor Bullitt County. Each maintains separate arrest records and detention facilities.