Access Fayette County Arrest Records
Fayette County is home to Lexington and has a population of about 329,000. The Fayette County Detention Center handles all bookings and maintains arrest records for the area. Community Corrections operates the jail at 600 Old Frankfort Circle in Lexington. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office manages warrants and civil process. Arrest records from Fayette County include charges, bond details, booking photos, and court dates. Residents can search inmate records online or call (859) 425-2700 for custody information.
Fayette County Arrest Records Online
The Fayette County Detention Center processes arrests for all of Lexington and the surrounding area. When someone is booked, staff create an arrest record that includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, and a booking photo. These Fayette County arrest records enter the public inmate lookup system shortly after processing. The detention center is open around the clock and handles a high volume of bookings each day. Inmate records show current housing, scheduled court dates, and custody status. Families who need bond information can call (859) 425-2700 directly.
The Fayette County inmate lookup portal is shown below.
This search tool displays current inmates with their charges and booking dates. Users can search by name or browse the full roster. Fayette County arrest records on this portal update as new bookings and releases occur throughout the day.
The Lexington Community Corrections inmate information page provides additional details about jail services.
This page covers visitation policies, commissary options, and mail procedures for inmates at the Fayette County facility. All postal mail for inmates must be sent to Smart Communications at PO Box 9198, Seminole, FL 33775-9198. Remote video visitation costs $0.10 per minute and lets families connect from their own devices.
Lexington Detention Center Records
The Fayette County Detention Center sits at 600 Old Frankfort Circle in Lexington, KY 40510. Community Corrections runs the facility and keeps detailed inmate records for every person in custody. Booking records capture fingerprints, mugshots, and personal information at the time of arrest. Offender records track each inmate's charges, court appearances, and release projections. The facility also maintains records on programs and services available to people in custody.
Fayette County arrest records from the detention center are also available through the statewide Kentucky Online Offender Lookup system for anyone serving a state sentence. KOOL covers inmates in state prisons and those under community supervision. For people held only at the county level on local charges, the Fayette County inmate lookup is the best source. All persons charged in Fayette County are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Note: Fayette County inmate records update throughout the day, but may not reflect transfers or releases that occurred within the last few hours.
Fayette County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff Kathy H. Witt leads the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at 150 N. Limestone, Suite 236 in Lexington. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended hours to 6:00 PM during October. Staff handle warrant service, court security, and civil process for Fayette County. The sheriff's office does not operate the jail but works closely with the detention center on arrest records and inmate custody.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office website is shown below.
Residents can reach the sheriff's office at (859) 252-1771 or by email at fayettesheriff@fayettesheriff.com. The office handles records requests related to warrants, civil filings, and property tax matters. Under KRS 61.872, Kentucky residents may inspect public records held by the sheriff's office, including arrest records and warrant logs.
Requesting Fayette County Records
Fayette County arrest records can be requested through the detention center, the sheriff's office, or the circuit court clerk. Written requests should include the person's name, approximate date of arrest, and any case numbers available. Agencies must respond within five business days under the Kentucky Open Records Act. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Records tied to active investigations or those that would compromise personal privacy may be withheld under KRS 61.878.
The Lexington Police Department also maintains arrest records from its own investigations.
Lexington Police is the main law enforcement agency in Fayette County and generates the majority of initial arrest records. Their records flow into the detention center's booking system. Requests for police reports and incident records go through the police department directly.
Custody Alerts for Fayette County
VINE provides free custody alerts for Fayette County inmates. When an offender's status changes, registered users get an automatic notification by phone, email, or text. This covers releases, facility transfers, and escapes. VINE connects to the Fayette County booking system and checks for changes every few minutes. Registration is confidential and available at any hour. Victims of crime often use VINE to stay informed about Fayette County arrest records and custody status without calling the jail.
For direct questions about a specific inmate in Fayette County, call the detention center at (859) 425-2700. Staff can provide current custody status, bond amounts, and upcoming court dates. Families can also use remote video visitation to stay in contact with inmates held at the Fayette County facility.
Nearby Counties with Arrest Records
These counties neighbor Fayette County. Each maintains separate arrest records and detention facilities.