Allen County Criminal Records and Inmate Search

Allen County is in south central Kentucky with Scottsville as its county seat. The Allen County Sheriff provides an online inmate search tool for finding current jail inmates. Court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk. Together these offices hold the criminal records for the county. You can search online or visit in person to request records.

Allen County Sheriff and Jail

The Allen County Sheriff operates the county jail and provides law enforcement for the county. The sheriff office has an online inmate search that lets you find current inmates. This tool shows charges, bond amounts, and booking dates.

The inmate search is on the sheriff website at allencountysheriff.org/inmate-search. You can search by name to find inmates currently in custody. The system updates regularly to show new bookings and releases.

Allen County Inmate Search Tool

The Allen County Sheriff provides a free online inmate search. This tool helps you find people currently held in the Allen County Jail. You can see their charges, bond amount, and booking photo.

To use the search, visit the sheriff website and click on inmate search. Enter the name of the person you are looking for. The results will show matching inmates with their details.

The inmate search shows:

• Inmate name and photo
• Booking date and time
• Charges filed
• Bond amount if set
• Release date if applicable

This tool is for current inmates only. For past records, contact the sheriff office or check court records.

Allen County Circuit Court

The Allen County Circuit Court is part of the 33rd Judicial Circuit. This court hears felony cases and maintains the official court records. The Circuit Clerk keeps all files and can provide copies upon request.

Court records include indictments, motions, orders, and final judgments. You can search these records at the clerk office or through the statewide CourtNet system.

The court information page is at kycourts.gov/Allen.

How to Search Allen County Criminal Records

You can search for criminal records in Allen County using online tools or in-person visits. The method you choose depends on what records you need and how quickly you need them.

For current inmates, use the online inmate search on the sheriff website. This is the fastest way to find someone in jail. For court records, you can use Kentucky CourtNet 2.0 at kcoj.kycourts.net.

To search in person, visit the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Scottsville. The clerk can search by name and provide copies of case files. Bring identification and any case details you have.

What you need to search:

• Full legal name of the person
• Date of birth or approximate age
• Approximate date of arrest or case
• Case number if known

Types of Allen County Criminal Records

Allen County keeps several types of criminal records. Each type is stored by a different office. You may need to check multiple places for a complete record.

Arrest records are kept by the sheriff. These show when someone was taken into custody and what charges were filed. Jail records show who is currently or was recently in custody.

Court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk. These include all documents filed in a case from start to finish. You can get copies of indictments, motions, and judgments.

Records available include:

• Arrest reports and booking logs
• Jail inmate rosters
• Court case files and dockets
• Criminal judgments and sentences
• Probation and parole information

Background Checks in Allen County

A background check in Allen County may require searching both sheriff and court records. For employment or volunteer checks, you may need a statewide check through Kentucky State Police.

Local checks focus on Allen County only. Contact the Circuit Clerk for a court record search. Contact the Sheriff for arrest and jail records.

Statewide checks cover all Kentucky counties. These are done through the Kentucky State Police AOCFastCheck system. This is often required for jobs working with children or vulnerable adults.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Allen County. You may need to search these locations if a person lived or was arrested in multiple counties.