Search Scott County Arrest Records

Scott County has a population of roughly 61,700 and its county seat is Georgetown. Arrest records generated in Scott County capture each booking processed at the local detention center, including charges, bond amounts, and mugshot photographs. The Scott County Sheriff's Office and Georgetown Police Department are the primary agencies that file these records. Families and attorneys can search inmate data online or contact the jail at 502-863-7880. Under Kentucky's open records law, all Scott County arrest records are available for public inspection.

Scott County Arrest Records

All bookings in Scott County flow through the Scott County Detention Center at 130 N Court St in Georgetown, KY 40324. Staff create an arrest record for every person brought into the facility. Each record lists the individual's name, date of birth, arresting agency, and charges. Bond information and court dates are added as the case progresses. The facility was built in 1991 and has a capacity of 86 beds. Before that year, the county operated an older jail on Water Street. The SCDC relocated from that old county jail on Water Street to its current location in 1991, giving the county a more modern booking and housing operation.

The Scott County Sheriff's Office website provides general information about law enforcement operations in the county.

Sheriff Jeremy Nettles leads the office, which handles warrant service, court security, and patrol duties across Scott County. The Sheriff's Office is offering a greater return than ever to its taxpayers through expanded services and community engagement. Deputies file arrest records that join those from Georgetown Police in the same detention center database.

Detention Center Booking Records

The Scott County Detention Center processes every arrest made in the county. Its physical address is 130 N Court St, Georgetown, KY 40324. The main phone number is 502-863-7880 and the fax number is 502-867-3727. With 86 beds, the SCDC is a smaller facility compared to regional jails. That size means the inmate population turns over frequently as people post bond or transfer to state custody after sentencing.

Booking records at the SCDC capture fingerprints, photographs, and personal information at intake. Charges are entered into the system along with the arresting officer's details. Staff update records throughout a person's stay whenever a court hearing produces new orders or a bond amount changes. Release dates and conditions are also tracked.

The Scott County Detention Center website publishes facility policies and contact information.

Families looking for visitation schedules, mail rules, or commissary details can find that information through the detention center's site. Phone inquiries about current inmates are accepted during business hours at 502-863-7880.

Note: Do not confuse criminal charges with criminal convictions. An arrest record reflects only that a person was booked into custody on specified charges.

Inmate Search in Georgetown

Scott County provides two free online tools for searching current inmate records. The Scott County Sheriff's inmate roster displays a list of people currently held at the detention center. Each entry typically shows the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and bond status. This roster pulls from the same booking data that jail staff enter during intake.

The screenshot below shows the inmate roster interface on the sheriff's website.

A second lookup option is available through the SCDC inmate lookup page, which allows name-based searches. Both tools are accessible around the clock and cost nothing to use. Results update as new bookings and releases occur at the detention center.

For individuals who have been sentenced and transferred to state prison, the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) system is the appropriate resource. KOOL tracks offenders in the custody of the Kentucky Department of Corrections. People held at the SCDC on local or pre-trial charges will not appear in that state database.

Bond Types and Release

Scott County uses several bond types to secure the release of defendants awaiting trial. The type of bond set depends on the charges, the defendant's history, and the judge's assessment of flight risk. Understanding which bond applies to an arrest record helps families determine what steps to take after a booking.

• Full Cash Bond requires the entire bond amount paid in cash to the jail
• 10% Partially Secured Bond allows release after paying ten percent of the total
• Unsecured or Surety Bond uses a bail bondsman to guarantee the full amount
• Property Bond is filed through the Circuit Clerk's office using real property as collateral

Once a bond is posted, release processing can take several hours depending on the jail's workload. Property bonds tend to take longer because they require verification through the Circuit Clerk. Arrest records are updated to reflect the bond type and release date once the process is complete.

Georgetown Police Arrest Records

The Georgetown Police Department handles law enforcement within the city limits and produces a large share of the arrest records filed in Scott County. Georgetown is the county seat and the most populated area, so police activity there generates a steady volume of bookings at the SCDC. Officers bring arrested individuals to the detention center for processing, where jail staff create the formal booking record.

The Georgetown Police Department website offers information about the agency's divisions and services.

Arrest records from Georgetown Police and the Sheriff's Office merge into the same detention center system. This means a single inmate search covers bookings from both agencies. Residents do not need to contact each department separately to find a current detainee's information.

Requesting Scott County Records

Anyone can request copies of Scott County arrest records through the detention center, the sheriff's office, or the circuit court clerk. Written requests are preferred. Include the full name of the person and an approximate arrest date if available. Case numbers speed up the search. Standard copy fees apply under KRS 61.874, which governs the cost of producing public records in Kentucky.

Kentucky's Open Records Act grants the public a right to inspect government documents. Certain records tied to ongoing investigations or protected personal information may be withheld under statutory exemptions. Juvenile records are sealed. Expunged cases are removed from public view. All other Scott County arrest records remain open for inspection during normal business hours.

• Sheriff's Office: 130 N Court St, Georgetown, KY 40324, phone 502-863-7855
• Detention Center: 130 N Court St, Georgetown, KY 40324, phone 502-863-7880
• Detention Center fax: 502-867-3727
• Sheriff's website: scottsheriffky.com
• Jail website: scottjailky.com

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

Nearby Counties with Arrest Records

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