Franklin County, Kentucky Warrants and Arrest Records

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When searching for Franklin County, Kentucky arrest records, it is common for people to get in touch with the police department. However, did you know that information on locally issued arrest warrants can also be sought from the magistrate’s office?

In fact, not just the representative of the sitting judge but also a deputy from the county clerk’s department will be able to find information on Franklin County outstanding warrants for you. Actually, quite often, it makes more sense to approach the judiciary than the local law enforcement agency as the latter can get more extensive data o the subject for you.

For example, the magistrate’s court will not only offer records about Franklin County active warrants, but also you can request them to provide information on other legal instruments issued against your subject such as bench warrants, summons, search orders, and others.

Similarly, the county clerk’s office, which hosts the court dockets database, will get information about criminal and civil matters. If the idea of connecting with these justice agencies does not sit well with you, it is always possible to get these details through a third-party website. To get in touch with these agencies, you can use the following addresses:

  • Police: 218 Saint Clair Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
  • The court: As given above
  • The clerk of court: 315 West Main Street, Frankfurt, Kentucky 40602

If you are looking for a reliable database of arrest records and other criminal history information which can be used for Franklin county, use the form above. This repository is as reliable as any state-maintained database of arrest warrants. You will have to incur a small, one-time charge to use this records collection for a set period of time.

How do I obtain arrest records and warrant information from Franklin County over the phone? (Valid until 2021)          

  • To inquire about recent arrests, call the Franklin County Regional Jail at 502- 209-8529.
  • To request an arrest report or an accident report, contact the Sheriff’s Office at 502- 875-8740.
  • To seek details on active warrants, contact the District Court at 502- 564-7073.  
  • To get victim/witness assistance, call the Franklin County Attorney’s Office at 502-875-8745.
  • To request a case search, call the Clerk of Court at 502- 564-7013.

Crime statistics of Franklin County

Franklin County’s yearly crime average decreased by 19% in 2019, reaching 234 incidents. Violent crimes led to the filing of 25 complaints. Among these were 4 occurrences of rape and 18 cases of serious assault. Larceny-theft accounted for 119 of the property crime complaints, while burglaries accounted for 43 of them.

Older crime statistics

From 2004 to 2008, almost 1200 criminal complaints were lodged in Franklin County, KY, each year. Nearly 9% of these incidents were violent in nature, while the remaining cases were filed against property theft and vandalism matters. There was a minuscule, single-digit growth in the number of reported crimes through the interval mentioned earlier, but violent criminal activity burgeoned by almost 25%.