Find Graves County Arrest Records

Graves County arrest records are produced by the Graves County Sheriff's Office and the Graves County Jail and Restricted Custody Center, both serving the Mayfield area. With a population of approximately 36,821, the county processes arrests that create publicly accessible booking records. The Sheriff's Office strives to assist its partners in court, law enforcement, and corrections through coordinated operations. Residents can search for current inmates online, submit formal open records requests, or contact county offices directly for arrest record information.

Graves County Sheriff's Office

The Graves County Sheriff's Office at 1102 Paris Road Suite 6, Mayfield, KY 42066 is the county's primary law enforcement agency. Deputies patrol unincorporated areas, serve warrants, and make arrests that generate booking documentation. The office is open from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Arrest records originating from the Sheriff's Office include details about the charges, the circumstances of the arrest, and the arresting deputy. These records transfer to the jail upon booking and become available through the county's public records system. You can reach the Sheriff's Office by phone at (270) 247-4501 or by email at jprince@gravescountyky.gov.

For formal open records requests, individuals should submit a written request to the Chief Deputy Sheriff. The request should include the name of the person whose records are sought and any available identifying information such as date of birth or approximate arrest date.

Below is a screenshot of the Graves County Sheriff's Office website, which provides information about department services and contact details.

The site serves as a starting point for residents seeking information about law enforcement activities in Graves County.

Graves County Jail Records

The Graves County Jail and Restricted Custody Center at 103 E South St, Mayfield, KY 42066 handles all bookings for the county. When an individual is brought into custody by any law enforcement agency operating in Graves County, jail staff create a detailed booking record. This record captures the inmate's personal information, photograph, charges, bond amount, and the name of the arresting agency.

The jail maintains an online inmate search tool that allows the public to look up individuals currently in custody. This tool displays basic booking information and is updated as new arrests occur and inmates are released from the facility.

The following image shows the Graves County Jail website where inmates and facility policies can be reviewed.

Family members can use the website to confirm custody status and find information about visitation and commissary services.

Searching for Current Inmates

The Graves County Jail inmate search page provides a list of individuals currently held at the facility. Each listing includes the inmate's name, booking date, and the charges that led to their arrest. Bond amounts are displayed when applicable, giving families and attorneys the information needed to arrange release.

The screenshot below displays the inmate search interface on the jail's website.

Records shown on the inmate search page reflect only those currently in custody at the Graves County facility. Individuals who have been released or transferred will no longer appear in the active listing.

• Search results include booking photographs and charge descriptions
• Bond information helps families understand the cost of securing release
• Records update automatically as booking and release activity occurs

Open Records Requests

Access to Graves County arrest records is protected under Kentucky's Open Records Act. Under KRS 61.880, public agencies must respond to records requests within three business days, either providing the requested documents or explaining in writing why the request cannot be fulfilled.

To obtain arrest records not available through the online inmate search, a written request should be submitted to the Chief Deputy Sheriff at the Graves County Sheriff's Office. The request should clearly identify the records being sought and include the requester's contact information for follow-up.

Copying fees are limited to the actual cost of reproducing the documents. In-person inspection of records at the Sheriff's Office is generally available at no charge during regular business hours. If a request is denied, the requester has the right to appeal to the Kentucky Attorney General for an independent review.

Graves County Government

The Graves County government provides oversight for the agencies that produce and maintain arrest records. The Fiscal Court allocates funding for the Sheriff's Office and jail operations, and county officials set policies that affect how records are managed and released to the public.

Understanding the county's organizational structure helps when determining which office to contact for specific records. The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement records, the jail manages booking and custody records, and the courts maintain case disposition records. Each agency may have different procedures for processing records requests.

The county government website provides directories and contact information for all departments, making it easier to identify the correct office for particular inquiries about arrest records in Graves County.

State Corrections Records

For individuals arrested in Graves County who have been sentenced to state prison, the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup tracks their incarceration through the state corrections system. This database includes facility assignments, sentence information, and projected release dates for inmates in state custody.

Local jail records cover only the period between arrest and sentencing or release. Once a person transfers to a state facility, the KOOL system becomes the primary source of current information. Checking both the Graves County Jail inmate search and the state database provides the most complete picture of an individual's custody status.

Adjacent Counties

The following counties neighbor Graves County and maintain separate detention facilities and arrest records.