Louisville Felony Records Search

Louisville is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky with a population of approximately 631,818 residents. The Louisville Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports. Felony cases are filed with the Jefferson County Circuit Court. You can access police records through the department's records division and court records through the Circuit Clerk.

Louisville Police Department Records

The Louisville Police Department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and accident reports. You can request these records in person, by mail, or through online portals where available. The department follows Kentucky Open Records Act procedures for public requests.

Accident reports are often available through the BuyCrash online system for $10. In-person reports typically cost $5. Incident reports may require an open records request and cost $0.10 per page. Most departments accept cash, check, and money order. Some accept credit cards.

When requesting records, provide specific details including date, location, and report number if known. Photo identification is usually required. Records requests are typically processed within five business days as required by Kentucky law.

Jefferson County Circuit Court Felony Records

Felony cases for Louisville residents are filed with the Jefferson County Circuit Court. The Circuit Court Clerk maintains all felony case files including indictments, motions, orders, and judgments. You can access these records through CourtNet 2.0 or by visiting the courthouse.

The Circuit Clerk's office is typically open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost an additional $5 per document. The office accepts cash, check, money order, and credit cards.

Records retention follows state guidelines. Current through 15-year-old records are at the courthouse. Records 15-35 years old are at the State Records Center. Files older than 35 years are at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.

Statewide Resources for Louisville

Several statewide systems provide access to records for Louisville residents. CourtNet 2.0 contains case information from all Kentucky counties including Jefferson County. The FastCheck system offers official background checks for $25. KOOL allows searching for current inmates.

The Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870-61.884) guarantees public access to government documents. Requests must be made by Kentucky residents. Agencies must respond within five business days. Certain records remain exempt including juvenile cases and active investigations.

The Administrative Office of the Courts provides additional resources at kycourts.gov. Kentucky State Police background checks are available for certain purposes. Expungement information can be found through the AOC website.