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Louisville Police, Jail & Jefferson County Court Guide

Search Louisville KY Arrest Records, Police Reports, Jail Bookings and Criminal Court Cases

Louisville arrest information is divided among several systems. Louisville Metro Police maintains incident and police records, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections maintains current inmate and booking information, Jefferson District Court handles misdemeanors and early felony proceedings, and Jefferson Circuit Court maintains indicted felony cases.

This guide shows how to find someone in Louisville jail, locate the police report behind the arrest, connect the booking to the right court case, check bond and warrant information, order Kentucky statewide criminal-record reports, obtain certified court records, and understand when an arrest can qualify for expungement.

Find current Louisville Metro Corrections inmates
Request LMPD incident and arrest-related records
Separate District Court from Circuit Court felony cases
Verify dismissal, conviction or expungement status
Search Current Inmates Request Police Records Search Kentucky Court Cases Kentucky Criminal Record Report
Metro Corrections 400 S. Sixth St.
Inmate information 502-574-8477
District Criminal 502-595-3060
Circuit Criminal 502-595-3009
Last verified August 19, 2026
Fastest Louisville search route

Start With Jail, Police or Court Depending on the Question

Is the person in Louisville jail now? Start with Louisville Metro Department of Corrections inmate search and record the person’s CIN or other available identifier.
What allegedly happened? Request the incident or arrest-related police record from LMPD or the actual arresting agency.
What happened to the charge? Move to Jefferson District or Circuit Court and verify the filed charge, amendments and final disposition.
Presumption of innocence: A booking, police report, arrest citation or criminal charge does not establish guilt. Charges may be declined, amended, dismissed, diverted, expunged or resolved with a not-guilty result.
Three separate record custodians

Louisville Police Record, Jail Record or Court Record?

Louisville Metro Police

  • Incident reports
  • Arrest-related police reports
  • Vehicle accident reports
  • Records checks
  • Police background-check services
  • Open-record productions

Metro Corrections

  • Current inmate information
  • CIN number
  • Custody location
  • Booking-related information
  • Inmate account services
  • Visits and telephone access

Jefferson Courts

  • Filed criminal charges
  • District misdemeanor cases
  • Felony preliminary proceedings
  • Indicted Circuit Court felonies
  • Judgments and sentencing
  • Expungement orders
Best full-search sequence: current inmate search → arresting agency → police report if needed → District or Circuit Court → final disposition → statewide AOC report only when a broader Kentucky history is required.
Need statewide Kentucky coverage? Use our existing Kentucky Arrest Records Search guide when the person may have cases outside Louisville or Jefferson County.

Choose the Louisville Arrest-Record Task You Need

Find a current Louisville inmate Search Louisville Metro Corrections first for current custody and inmate information.
Request an LMPD report Use Louisville Metro’s open-record process and identify LMPD as the responsible agency.
Check a misdemeanor Use Jefferson District Court for misdemeanor criminal cases and many early-stage felony proceedings.
Check an indicted felony Use Jefferson Circuit Court Criminal Division after grand-jury indictment or Rocket Docket processing.
Order statewide Kentucky history Use AOC FastCheck or a one-time criminal-record report request.
Start expungement Obtain the $40 Kentucky expungement certification and then file in the county where the charge was filed.

Jump to Your Louisville Police, Jail or Court Task

Verify the Person Before Relying on a Louisville Arrest Record

Legal name Compare exact spelling.
Date of birth Use when lawfully available.
Arrest date Match the known event.
CIN / booking ID Connect corrections records.
Case number Connect jail to court.
Disposition Verify final result.
Do not rely on a common name alone. A same-name result can belong to another person. Before publishing or making a consequential decision, compare multiple identifiers and obtain the current court disposition.
Read the custody record correctly

Louisville Jail Booking Record Decoder

Booking information What it tells you What to verify next
Name Identity used in Metro Corrections. Compare DOB and court record.
CIN Louisville Corrections inmate identifier. Use it for inmate services and deposits.
Booking date When custody processing occurred. Compare with the police incident date.
Charge Allegation associated with the booking. Compare with District or Circuit Court filing.
Court reference Connects the custody record to a court matter. Use Guest CourtNet or the Circuit Court Clerk.
Release Jail custody ended or changed. Do not assume the criminal case ended.
Troubleshooting

No Louisville Inmate Result? Follow This Order

Situation Possible explanation Next action
Very recent arrest Intake and booking may still be underway. Call 502-574-8477 and retry the search later.
Person was released Current-inmate results can change after release. Move to police and court records.
Citation or summons A person may have a criminal case without county-jail detention. Search Jefferson District Court.
Another county or state The arrest may not be a Louisville/Jefferson County matter. Search the arrest location, not the person’s residence.
DOC custody The person may have moved into Kentucky Department of Corrections custody. Use KOOL when state incarceration or supervision is likely.
Expunged case Official public systems may no longer display the record. Contact the responsible court clerk if you are the subject of the case.
“I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], is or was recently held by Louisville Metro Corrections. The known arrest date is [date], and I have [CIN / report / case number if known]. Can you confirm whether the person is in intake, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?”
Louisville Metro Police records

How to Request a Louisville Police Arrest or Incident Report

Louisville Metro identifies its Police Records office at 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 001. Police Records handles vehicle accident reports, incident reports, background checks and records checks.

Confirm LMPD created the record. Check the arresting agency, citation, incident number or booking information.
Prepare the incident details. Gather the full name, incident date, location, report number and specific record requested.
Use Louisville Metro’s Open Records portal when an open-record request is required. Louisville Metro directs public-record requests through its centralized records process.
Select or identify LMPD as the responsible department. Avoid sending a police report request to Metro Corrections simply because the person was booked there.
Ask for specific records instead of “everything.” Identify the incident report, arrest citation, releasable supplemental report, photos or other specific material when known.
Keep the request number and agency response. Open-record productions may contain redactions or partial withholding where Kentucky law protects information.
Police Records 701 W. Ormsby Avenue
Suite 001
Louisville, KY
LMPD Headquarters 601 W. Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
502-574-7111
Metro Open Records Louisville Metro says requesters should generally expect an initial response within five business days.
Police report versus court record: The police report explains the investigation and arrest circumstances. The court record shows what prosecutors actually filed and how the case was resolved.
Kentucky open-record workflow

How to Make a Strong Louisville Police Open-Records Request

  • Full legal name of involved person
  • Incident date or narrow date range
  • Exact Louisville location
  • LMPD report or incident number
  • Arrest or citation number
  • Jefferson court case number
  • Exact record categories requested
  • Preferred electronic delivery
“Under the Kentucky Open Records Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable Louisville Metro Police incident/arrest report relating to [name] for the incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include LMPD report number [number], citation/arrest number [number], Metro Corrections CIN [number], and court case number [number]. Please notify me before processing if material fees will apply.”
Response timing: Louisville Metro’s current open-record page says requesters may expect a response within five business days. Production can take longer when records are in storage, require legal review or contain exempt information.
Submit Louisville Metro Open Records Request Describe the record precisely and select the appropriate Louisville Metro department.
Why several systems exist

Louisville Arrest-to-Court Record Timeline

Police incident LMPD or another agency creates the investigative record.
Arrest Arrest paperwork or citation is created.
Booking Metro Corrections creates the custody record.
Arraignment Jefferson District Court handles early criminal proceedings.
Prosecutor review Misdemeanor and felony charges may follow different paths.
Circuit felony case Indicted felony cases move into Circuit Criminal.
Disposition Dismissal, plea, conviction, acquittal or expungement establishes outcome.
Do not stop at booking. A booking line can show the initial allegation. Jefferson District or Circuit Court shows what was formally prosecuted and what the final court result became.
Jefferson court jurisdiction

Which Louisville Court Handles the Criminal Case?

Jefferson District Court Handles misdemeanors, traffic matters and the early stages of felony cases, including arraignment and preliminary proceedings.
District Criminal is in the Louis D. Brandeis Hall of Justice.
Jefferson Circuit Court Circuit Criminal handles felony cases after grand-jury indictment or cases processed through the Commonwealth Attorney’s Rocket Docket program.
Circuit Criminal is in the Jefferson County Judicial Center.
Kentucky AOC Record Report A statewide criminal-record report can show District and Circuit Court activity from all 120 Kentucky counties, but it is marked “Not an Official Court Record.”
Use the Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk for the official local case file.
Misdemeanors and early felony proceedings

Jefferson District Criminal Court Records and Hours

The District Criminal division handles Jefferson District Court criminal cases, including in-custody arraignments. It also assists people seeking information about the arrest of family or friends.

District Criminal Hall of Justice
1st Floor
600 W. Jefferson St.
Phone 502-595-3060
502-595-4428
Published service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with limited after-hours and weekend services.
Full-service distinction: The Jefferson clerk publishes many District Criminal transactions Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Weekend periods can be limited primarily to bond and emergency matters.
Misdemeanor prosecution: The Jefferson County Attorney’s Criminal Division handles misdemeanor cases in District Court and also handles felony cases at their earliest stages before indictment.
Open Jefferson District Criminal Information Confirm current hours, phone numbers, bond rules and court-service information.
Indicted felony records

Jefferson Circuit Criminal Court Records

Jefferson Circuit Criminal handles felony cases after defendants are indicted by the Jefferson County Grand Jury or processed through the Commonwealth Attorney’s Rocket Docket program.

Circuit Criminal Jefferson County Judicial Center
700 W. Jefferson St.
Division location 3rd Floor
Room 331
Phone / hours 502-595-3009
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Felony prosecutor: The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 30th Judicial Circuit prosecutes felony and major criminal cases. Its office is at 514 W. Liberty Street and the main phone is 502-595-2300.
Open Jefferson Circuit Criminal Information Confirm current Circuit Criminal location, hours and contact details.
Older Jefferson court records

Where to Find Older Louisville Criminal Cases

Current court division Start with the Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk and determine whether the case remains in the active division.
Jefferson Archives & Records 514 W. Liberty Street
Suite 100
502-595-3042
Older off-site records Court records may be stored at the State Records Center or Department for Libraries and Archives depending on age and retention status.
Archives coverage: Jefferson’s Archives & Records Division provides access to older Circuit Criminal, District and Family Court matters, including Circuit Criminal microfilm from 1953-1985.
State Records Center: When the clerk says a case is stored there, you must obtain the case number and file-locator number. The State Records Center cannot perform a name-only case search.
Jefferson District Criminal bond services

How Bond Works After a Louisville Arrest

Bond processing Jefferson District Criminal states that bonds can generally be posted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, subject to bond-type limitations.
Surety-bond filing fee The Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk currently publishes a $25 filing fee for surety bonds.
Surety requirements The clerk states that a surety-bond poster must be a Kentucky resident and have Kentucky identification.
Property bond Property bonds are limited to weekday hours and require Kentucky property and Kentucky residency.
Partially secured bonds: Jefferson’s current clerk guidance says partially secured bonds can be posted at any time, subject to eligibility requirements.
Verify before paying: A jail release can be delayed by another charge, warrant, hold or court order. Confirm the entire custody record and every bond condition.
Louisville warrant routing

How to Check Louisville or Jefferson County Warrant Information

Louisville does not provide one simple public warrant page that replaces direct court verification. Warrants can arise through Jefferson District Court, Circuit Court or criminal complaint intake.

District Criminal 502-595-3060
Use for District criminal-case and arrest-related court information.
Jefferson County Attorney Warrant Intake 600 W. Jefferson St.
Suite 1150
502-574-0961
Circuit Criminal 502-595-3009
Handles Circuit Court warrants connected to felony criminal cases.
Criminal complaint process: Jefferson County Attorney’s Warrant Intake can review a qualifying complaint and determine whether a criminal summons or arrest warrant should be requested.
Do not confront someone based on suspected warrant information. Warrants can be served, recalled or modified. Verify current status through the appropriate court or law-enforcement agency.
Statewide Kentucky court-history report

Kentucky AOC Criminal Record Report vs Louisville Arrest Search

A Louisville inmate search answers a current custody question. The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts criminal-record report is broader and uses District and Circuit Court information from all 120 Kentucky counties.

Louisville inmate search Current LMDC custody and inmate information.
Jefferson court file Official local case record for the particular Louisville/Jefferson criminal case.
AOC criminal-record report Statewide Kentucky District and Circuit Court history, subject to legal exclusions.

Information AOC says its criminal-record report can include

  • County where the case originated
  • Court case number
  • Original charge
  • Amendments to the charge
  • Disposition
  • Charge date
  • Disposition date
  • Clerk memos when applicable
Time coverage: Kentucky AOC says public criminal-record reports contain misdemeanor and traffic cases for at least the most recent five years and felony records dating back to 1978.
Third-party notification: Kentucky AOC states that if you request another person’s criminal record and a record is found, the Records Unit will notify that person and send the person a copy of the report results.
Not federal: Kentucky AOC criminal-record reports are based on Kentucky state court activity and do not contain federal criminal-history information.
Open Kentucky AOC Background Checks Choose FastCheck, One-Time Request or another authorized ordering route.
Kentucky record relief

Can a Louisville Arrest or Criminal Record Be Expunged?

Kentucky law allows certain dismissed cases, acquittals, non-indicted felony charges, misdemeanor convictions and eligible Class D felony convictions to be expunged when statutory conditions are met.

Dismissed or acquitted cases Kentucky Court of Justice states that cases dismissed with prejudice or resulting in acquittal on or after July 15, 2020 are automatically expunged after 30 days, excluding traffic cases.
Expungement certification A certification costs $40 and is generally required before filing a conviction-based expungement petition.
Eligible Class D felony Kentucky generally requires five years after completion of sentence, probation or parole, whichever occurs later, before filing an eligible felony expungement.
Felony expungement fee The statewide felony process currently has a $300 total fee: $50 when filing and $250 if the application is granted.
Jefferson Expungement & Information Processing: Hall of Justice, 2nd Floor, Room 2033, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 502-595-3071.
Jefferson local fee note: The Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk’s Expungement and Information Processing division currently states that petitioners with guilty convictions are charged a $100 fee per case within that department. Confirm the total amount applicable to your exact petition before filing because statewide and local statutory fees can differ by case type.
Identify the exact case and outcome. Obtain the case number, charge, disposition and completion date.
Determine whether a certification is required. Kentucky says a certification is not required for dismissals and acquittals.
Request the certification when required. Pay the $40 fee and wait for AOC and Kentucky State Police review.
File in Jefferson County if the original Louisville charge was filed there. Use the proper petition through the Office of Circuit Court Clerk.
Keep the expungement order. The order is important if an agency or background report later displays information that should have been removed.
Open Kentucky Expungement Certification Process Review current eligibility, forms, certification fees and felony filing rules.
After confirming LMDC custody

Louisville Jail Calls, Visits, Money and Mail

Phone calls Louisville currently states that people in LMDC custody receive two free 15-minute phone calls per day.
Video visitation Louisville uses Securus video visitation with free on-site visits and remote visits available for a fee.
Inmate money You need the inmate’s name and CIN. Louisville offers online TouchPay and physical kiosk deposit options.
Postal mail Regular inmate postal mail is processed off-site and scanned for delivery through inmate kiosks/tablets.
Remote video visit price currently published by LMDC: $5 for 20 minutes. On-site video visitation is free.
Visit scheduling: LMDC says visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Each inmate can receive two on-site visits per week and unlimited paid remote visits, subject to classification and facility rules.
Adding money: TouchPay online deposits provide immediate facility notification. Physical kiosks are available at the main jail and at the Hall of Justice. The main-jail kiosk accepts cash; both kiosks accept supported cards.
Inmate Telephone Calls Confirm current free-call and phone-service information. Visitation Information Check current housing-specific visit instructions before scheduling. Add Money to Inmate Account Prepare the inmate name and CIN before using TouchPay or a kiosk.
Correct inaccurate information

What to Do if a Louisville Arrest Record Looks Wrong

Police report error Contact LMPD Records and identify the incident number and exact factual item you believe is incorrect.
Court disposition error Contact the Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk division that maintains the case.
AOC background-report error Contact the AOC Records Unit at 800-928-6381. AOC may refer the issue back to Jefferson’s court clerk.
Best correction documents: certified dismissal, judgment, amended charge, expungement order or another signed court document showing the correct case number and disposition.
Downtown Louisville justice offices

Louisville Jail, Police and Jefferson Court Contacts

Metro Corrections 400 S. Sixth St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-574-8477
LMPD Records 701 W. Ormsby Ave.
Suite 001
Louisville, KY
District Criminal 600 W. Jefferson St.
1st Floor
502-595-3060
Circuit Criminal 700 W. Jefferson St.
3rd Floor, Room 331
502-595-3009
Circuit Clerk main office 600 W. Jefferson St.
Suite 2008
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Archives & Records 514 W. Liberty St.
Suite 100
502-595-3042
Expungement Processing Hall of Justice
Room 2033
502-595-3071
Downtown routing: Metro Corrections, Hall of Justice, Judicial Center, Commonwealth Attorney and public defender offices are physically close but serve different functions. Confirm the destination before traveling.
Official live actions

Complete the Louisville Arrest-Record Search

Use a live government system only after deciding which record answers the question you are trying to resolve.

Search Current Inmates Start with Louisville Metro Corrections for current custody. Request LMPD Records Prepare incident number, date, location and exact requested records. Search Court Events Find Jefferson District or Circuit Court case information. Order Statewide Record Use Kentucky AOC when a broader statewide court-history report is needed.
Louisville-specific arrest record questions

Louisville KY Arrest Records Search FAQs

1. How do I search Louisville KY arrest records?

Start with Louisville Metro Department of Corrections for current custody. If you need the police narrative, request the record from Louisville Metro Police or the actual arresting agency. Then use Jefferson District or Circuit Court to confirm what charge was formally filed and how the case ended.

2. How do I find out if someone is currently in Louisville jail?

Use the Louisville Metro Corrections inmate search. If the public search does not answer the question, call the inmate information line at 502-574-8477. Louisville Metro Corrections is located at 400 S. Sixth Street.

3. Where do I get a Louisville Police arrest or incident report?

Louisville Metro identifies Police Records at 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 001. Open-record requests can be submitted through Louisville Metro’s centralized open-record portal. Provide the incident date, location, person name and LMPD report number when known.

4. Which court handles Louisville misdemeanor arrest cases?

Jefferson District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and also handles many early stages of felony cases. District Criminal is on the first floor of the Louis D. Brandeis Hall of Justice at 600 W. Jefferson Street.

5. Where do I search Louisville felony court cases?

Indicted felony cases are handled by Jefferson Circuit Court Criminal Division at the Jefferson County Judicial Center, 700 W. Jefferson Street, third floor, Room 331. The Circuit Criminal phone number is 502-595-3009.

6. Can I search Kentucky court cases online?

Yes. Kentucky provides public Guest CourtNet/KYeCourts access for public court-case and court-event information. The online information can help locate a Jefferson County case, but important results should be verified with the official Circuit Court Clerk record.

7. Does a Louisville jail booking mean the person was convicted?

No. A booking records custody and allegations at that stage. Prosecutors may decline or amend charges, a case may be dismissed, or a defendant may be acquitted. Use the final Jefferson District or Circuit Court disposition to determine the outcome.

8. How do I check Louisville bond information?

Review the current custody and court records and contact Jefferson District Criminal when necessary. The clerk states that many bonds can be processed around the clock, while property bonds are limited to weekday hours. Surety bonds currently carry a $25 filing fee.

9. Can I order a statewide Kentucky criminal-record report on another person?

Yes. Kentucky AOC says criminal-record reports are public information, subject to exclusions for confidential matters. A report found on another person can trigger notification to that person, and the report is marked as not being an official court record.

10. Can a Louisville arrest or conviction be expunged?

Some Kentucky arrests, dismissals, acquittals, misdemeanor convictions and eligible Class D felony convictions can qualify for expungement. A $40 expungement certification is generally required for conviction-based petitions, and eligible felony expungements normally require at least five years after completion of the sentence or supervision.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Louisville Metro Inmate Search Current inmate-information route. Metro Corrections Contacts Jail address, inmate-information phone and department contacts. Louisville Open Records Current Louisville Metro public-record request process. Metro Government Locations LMPD headquarters, Police Records, jail and downtown justice offices. Jefferson District Criminal Criminal division hours, bonds, fees and phone numbers. Jefferson Circuit Criminal Felony jurisdiction, room, hours and contact information. Kentucky AOC Background Checks Statewide court-history scope and report rules. Kentucky Expungement Certification fee, automatic expungement and felony eligibility process. Louisville Public Defenders Current Jefferson County trial-office address and phone.
What was checked for this edition: Louisville Metro Corrections inmate-search routing, jail address and phone numbers, LMPD records location, Louisville open-record response guidance, Jefferson District and Circuit Criminal jurisdiction, bond rules, court contacts, statewide AOC criminal-record scope, public CourtNet access, expungement fees and Louisville public-defender information.

County-Arrest-Records.org is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with Louisville Metro Police Department, Louisville Metro Department of Corrections, Jefferson District Court, Jefferson Circuit Court, Kentucky Court of Justice, Jefferson County Attorney, Commonwealth’s Attorney or Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.

Arrest, booking, bond, warrant, custody, charge and court information can change after release, prosecutor review, amended charges, diversion, dismissal, conviction, appeal or expungement. Verify identity with multiple identifiers and use the current official court disposition before making employment, housing, financial, legal, safety or publication decisions.

Presumption of innocence: An arrested or charged person is presumed innocent unless and until guilt is established in court.

Editorial verification date: August 19, 2026.

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