Louisville KY Arrest Records Search | Police & Court
Track a Louisville Arrest From Police Report to Final Court Disposition
A Louisville arrest can produce an LMPD or suburban-police report, a Metro Corrections booking, mugshot, bond order, warrant entry and one or more Jefferson County court cases. These records are controlled by different offices.
Use this guide to locate current custody, research an older booking, request the police narrative, distinguish District Court from Circuit Criminal Court and verify how every charge was resolved.
Use Louisville Metro Corrections inmate search.
Request it from LMPD or the arresting agency.
Usually begins in Jefferson District Court.
Maintained by Circuit Criminal Division.
Official details checked August 4, 2026.
Which Louisville arrest record solves your problem?
Search the current inmate system for present custody, booking identity, listed allegations, bond entries and release-related information.
Request the incident or arrest report from LMPD, Shively Police, Jeffersontown Police, St. Matthews Police or whichever agency created it.
District Court handles misdemeanors and early felony proceedings. Circuit Criminal maintains indicted felony cases and official final filings.
How to search Louisville Metro Corrections inmates
The official Louisville Metro Corrections inmate page is the correct starting point for current custody. It is not a substitute for the criminal court record.
What Louisville inmate fields mean
| Result field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking or inmate ID | The person or custody event in the Metro Corrections system. | It does not explain the court outcome. | Use it for jail, mail, account and records questions. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the intake process. | It may differ from the incident or arrest time. | Use it to separate multiple arrests. |
| Arresting agency | The police department, sheriff or other agency connected with the arrest. | Metro Corrections created the incident report. | Request the report from the listed agency. |
| Charge description | An allegation entered during arrest or intake. | Guilt or that prosecutors filed the same charge. | Compare it with District or Circuit Court filings. |
| Bond amount | A release amount connected with a listed charge or case. | Payment clears every other hold. | Confirm every charge and hold before paying. |
| No bond | Standard bond release is not currently authorized on that entry. | The condition cannot later change. | Identify the judge and controlling court order. |
| Hold | Another case, warrant or jurisdiction may prevent release. | The summary explains the full legal reason. | Identify the holding court or agency. |
| Court or case number | The number connecting a booking entry to a court proceeding. | How the charge ended. | Use it when contacting the court clerk. |
| Release date | The local custody event ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Search the continuing court case. |
| Mugshot | An image associated with booking when available. | Identity by itself or guilt. | Confirm the official ID and birth information. |
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What happens from a Louisville arrest to disposition?
How to request a Louisville Metro Police arrest report
Louisville Metro Government uses a centralized Open Records portal. Identify LMPD as the responsible department and describe the exact existing records requested.
Why part of the report may be withheld or redacted
- The investigation or prosecution remains active.
- The document contains victim, witness or juvenile information.
- Medical, biometric or other confidential information must be removed.
- Audio or video requires legal review and redaction.
- The request seeks records maintained by another department or court.
- The request is too broad to identify responsive records efficiently.
Which Louisville office controls each record?
| Record needed | Likely custodian | Information to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current inmate entry | Louisville Metro Corrections | Name, birth information or booking ID. | Calling the court clerk for current housing. |
| Historical booking | Louisville Metro Corrections Open Records | Name, approximate booking date and ID. | Searching only the live inmate list. |
| LMPD incident report | Louisville Metro Police through Metro Open Records | Report number, date, location and names. | Requesting the report from Corrections. |
| Suburban police report | The city police department that created it | Agency report number, date and location. | Assuming all Jefferson County arrests are LMPD reports. |
| Misdemeanor case | Jefferson District Criminal Division | Case number, citation number or legal name. | Sending a District Court request to Circuit Criminal. |
| Preliminary felony case | Jefferson District Court | Case or warrant number and defendant name. | Looking only for an indicted Circuit case. |
| Indicted felony case | Jefferson Circuit Criminal Division | Circuit case number and requested document. | Using the original booking charge as the final charge. |
| Warrant confirmation | Issuing court and Jefferson County Sheriff | Legal name, birth date, warrant and case number. | Relying on a commercial warrant website. |
| Kentucky criminal record report | Kentucky AOC Records Unit | Required name and identifying information. | Treating the report as a certified court order. |
| State corrections record | Kentucky Department of Corrections | Name, PID or DOC number. | Using KOOL as a replacement for the live jail search. |
How to search Louisville and Jefferson County criminal cases
Kentucky trial-court case records are maintained by the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. A statewide AOC background report can summarize covered cases, but the official case file remains with the local clerk.
Handles District Court criminal cases, including misdemeanors, traffic matters, in-custody arraignments and early felony proceedings.
Handles felony cases after grand-jury indictment or other qualifying Circuit Court processing and maintains official Circuit Criminal records.
How to read a Jefferson County criminal outcome
| Court term | General meaning | Do not assume | Document to review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pending | The case remains unresolved or active. | Pending proves guilt. | Latest docket event and next date. |
| Dismissed | The identified charge ended without conviction on that count. | All related charges were dismissed. | Dismissal order and related cases. |
| Acquitted or not guilty | The defendant was found not guilty of the identified charge. | Every online arrest reference disappears immediately. | Verdict and remaining counts. |
| Guilty plea | The defendant entered a plea accepted by the court. | It matches the initial booking allegation. | Plea, judgment and sentence. |
| Guilty verdict | The judge or jury found guilt on the identified charge. | Every original count produced a conviction. | Verdict, judgment and appeal entries. |
| Diverted | The case follows a diversion program or agreement. | The record is already dismissed or expunged. | Diversion agreement and completion order. |
| Amended | The original charge was changed to another offense or classification. | The booking description remains the controlling charge. | Amended charge and final judgment. |
| Indicted | A grand jury returned a felony indictment. | An indictment is a conviction. | Indictment and Circuit Criminal docket. |
| Closed | The court system treats the case as concluded. | Closed explains how the case ended. | Final judgment or dismissal. |
| Expunged | The eligible official record was processed under an expungement order. | Every private copy or publication was removed. | Signed expungement order and agency compliance. |
How to verify a Louisville or Jefferson County warrant
The Jefferson County Sheriff serves warrants and Emergency Protective Orders directed to the Sheriff. The primary official pages do not provide a clearly verified public name-search portal for every active warrant.
What to check before posting a Louisville bond
Bonds can generally be posted through District Criminal at the Hall of Justice at any time, subject to limited after-hours services.
The Clerk currently lists a $25 filing fee for a surety bond. Kentucky residency and Kentucky identification requirements apply.
Property bonds are limited to weekday hours and require qualifying Kentucky property, residency and judicial approval of required documents.
| Payment item | Published rule | Important preparation | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | Accepted by the Clerk. | Confirm the exact amount and case. | Assuming cash payment resolves another hold. |
| Cashier’s check | Payable to David L. Nicholson, Circuit Court Clerk. | Confirm the required amount and permitted use. | Using a personal check. |
| Money order | Accepted for certain payments but not for posting bond. | Ask the Clerk before purchasing it. | Trying to post a bond by money order. |
| Credit card | Current published third-party transaction fee is $5.50. | Review the total before approving. | Ignoring the added provider fee. |
| Debit card | Current published third-party transaction fee is $2.25. | Bring matching identification. | Assuming every bond type accepts the same method. |
Louisville Metro Corrections visitation and telephone rules
Video visitation
Louisville Metro Corrections uses scheduled Securus video visitation. Confirm the current schedule and the inmate’s classification before making travel or payment arrangements.
| Visit item | Published guidance | What to prepare | Important warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site visit | Scheduled public video visits are free. | Approved Securus account, PIN and terminal information. | The inmate must be available and eligible. |
| Remote visit | The official FAQ currently lists $5 for 20 minutes. | Computer, tablet or phone with camera, microphone and internet. | Verify the displayed provider price before payment. |
| Scheduling | Visits must generally be booked at least 24 hours ahead. | Select the inmate and requested time. | Last-minute booking may not be available. |
| Weekly allowance | Two on-site visits per week and unlimited remote visits under the published FAQ. | Coordinate with other approved visitors. | Restrictions or cancellations may apply. |
| On-site location | Lower level of the Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson Street. | Confirm location before traveling. | Housing or operational changes can affect visits. |
Telephone calls
Louisville Metro Corrections currently states that people in custody receive two free 15-minute telephone calls per day.
Messages and incoming calls are not accepted for inmates through the standard telephone system.
Contact Classification at 502-574-2120 when urgent family information must be relayed.
How to send Louisville inmate mail and account funds
Regular personal mail
Inmate Full Name and Booking/ID Number
P.O. Box 9180
Seminole, FL 33775-9174
Regular letters, postcards and greeting cards are processed off site, scanned and delivered to the inmate through a password-protected kiosk or tablet.
Money and property questions
Contact the inmate property or money-account line at 502-574-2146.
Contact the Metro Corrections Medical Department at 502-574-2145.
Contact the Metro Corrections Identification Bureau at 502-574-2190.
When to use Kentucky background checks or KOOL
Use FastCheck or One-Time Request for covered District and Circuit Court activity across Kentucky’s 120 counties.
Contact the AOC Records Unit when a Kentucky court-history report is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.
Use Kentucky Online Offender Lookup for people in state custody or listed under qualifying Kentucky corrections supervision.
| System | Use it for | Coverage | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville inmate search | Current Metro Corrections custody. | People listed in Louisville Metro custody. | Not a statewide history or final disposition. |
| Kentucky AOC report | State court-history summary. | Covered District and Circuit Court cases from 120 counties. | Labeled Not an Official Court Record and contains no federal record. |
| KOOL | Kentucky corrections custody and supervision information. | Search by name, aliases, PID, DOC number and correctional filters. | Does not replace the live Metro Corrections lookup. |
How to correct or expunge a Louisville arrest record
First identify which record contains the problem
Contact Metro Corrections with the booking ID, date and exact field believed to be incorrect.
Contact LMPD or the arresting agency and provide documentation supporting the requested correction.
Contact District Criminal, Circuit Criminal or the AOC Records Unit with the case number and supporting court document.
Build a complete record packet
Kentucky expungement process
| Process | Published charge | Important timing | What it does not do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expungement certification | $40 | Obtain before filing a qualifying conviction petition. | Certification alone does not expunge the case. |
| Jefferson District conviction petition processing | $100 per case under the local EIP guidance. | Paid when filing the qualifying petition through the division. | Payment does not guarantee approval. |
| Felony application filing | $50 nonrefundable filing fee. | Due when the felony expungement application is filed. | It is not the complete felony-expungement cost. |
| Felony completion fee | $250 if the application is granted. | Must be paid before the expungement is completed. | The record is not fully expunged until payment is complete. |
Louisville police, jail and criminal court offices
Louisville, KY 40202
502-574-8477
Information lobby open 24 hours daily
Use for classification questions and urgent information that cannot be sent through normal inmate calls.
Provide the inmate’s full name, ID and the specific medical concern.
Louisville, KY 40203
Suite 001
Louisville, KY
Incident reports, accident reports, background checks and police record services.
Louisville, KY 40202
600 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502-595-3060
Customer services available 24/7 with reduced after-hours services
700 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502-595-3009
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
600 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502-595-3071
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
514 W. Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502-595-3042
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Louisville Metro Corrections map
Louisville Metro Corrections headquarters and public information lobby are at 400 South Sixth Street, at the corner of Sixth and Liberty in downtown Louisville.
How this Louisville arrest-record guide was checked
This guide was built from current Louisville Metro Corrections inmate, mail, telephone, visitation, address and records-request pages; Louisville Metro Open Records instructions; Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk District Criminal, Circuit Criminal, Archives and Expungement resources; Jefferson County Sheriff warrant guidance; Kentucky Court of Justice background-check and expungement procedures; and the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup.
Custody, charge, bond, warrant and court-event information must still be verified in the live system because it can change after publication.
Police reports, jail bookings, District Court, Circuit Court, statewide court reports and corrections searches answer different questions.
Arrest and booking information is described as allegation and custody data, not proof of guilt or a substitute for final disposition.
Louisville arrest-record questions answered
How do I search current Louisville Metro Corrections inmates?
Open the official Corrections inmate-search page. Search the legal name and use the booking or inmate ID when available. Verify the full name, birth information, booking date, charges and bond entries.
How do I find an arrest after the person was released?
Request the historical booking from Metro Corrections, request the police report from the arresting agency and search the related District or Circuit Court case.
Where can I request an LMPD arrest report?
Use Louisville Metro’s Open Records portal and identify LMPD as the department. Include the police report number, incident date, location, names and known booking or court numbers.
How do I search Jefferson County criminal court cases?
Start with the Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk’s court-docket and public-record page. Use District Criminal for misdemeanors and early felony proceedings and Circuit Criminal for indicted felony cases.
Does a jail booking show the final court result?
No. It shows custody and intake allegations. Verify amendments, dismissal, plea, verdict, judgment and sentence through the official court case.
How can I check a Louisville warrant?
Contact the appropriate District or Circuit clerk and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Warrant and EPO Unit. Use the exact legal name, date of birth and possible case or warrant number.
What is the Louisville inmate mailing address?
Send regular mail to Smart Communications / Louisville Metro Corrections, the inmate’s full name and booking or ID number, P.O. Box 9180, Seminole, FL 33775-9174.
How do Louisville video visits work?
Visits use Securus video visitation. The official guidance provides free scheduled on-site visits and paid remote visits, generally scheduled at least 24 hours ahead.
How do I get a statewide Kentucky criminal record report?
Use the Kentucky Court of Justice FastCheck or One-Time Request process. The report summarizes covered Kentucky District and Circuit Court activity but is not a certified court order.
How can I correct or expunge a Louisville arrest?
Obtain the booking, police report and certified disposition. Correct each record through its custodian and use the Kentucky certification and Jefferson County filing process when expungement is legally available.
