Spencer County Criminal and Court Records

Spencer County is in central Kentucky with Taylorsville as its county seat. The Spencer County Sheriff provides law enforcement and maintains arrest records. The 53rd Judicial Circuit Court handles felony cases. The Spencer County Clerk maintains many public records. You can request records from these offices online or in person.

Spencer County Sheriff Office

The Spencer County Sheriff enforces the law in the county. The office patrols the area, responds to calls, and serves warrants. Arrest records and incident reports are maintained by the sheriff.

You can contact the sheriff to request arrest reports or inquire about current inmates. The office is in Taylorsville near the courthouse. Staff can provide information about recent arrests and jail bookings.

Spencer County Clerk Records

The Spencer County Clerk maintains various public records. This includes deeds, marriage licenses, and other documents. The clerk also provides information about requesting records.

The records page at spencercountyclerk.ky.gov/records has information about accessing public records. You can learn about fees and procedures for requesting copies.

Spencer County Circuit Court

The Spencer County Circuit Court is part of the 53rd Judicial Circuit. This court hears felony criminal cases and maintains the official court records. The Circuit Clerk keeps all case files.

You can visit the clerk office to search for court records. Staff can help you find cases by defendant name. Copies of documents are available for a fee.

How to Search Spencer County Criminal Records

To find criminal records in Spencer County, you can check with the sheriff for arrest records and the clerk for court records. The county clerk can also help with other public records requests.

Kentucky CourtNet 2.0 provides online access to court records. This includes Spencer County cases. You can search by name at kcoj.kycourts.net.

For in-person searches, visit the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Taylorsville. Bring identification and the name of the person you want to search. Staff can help you locate files and make copies.

To search effectively, you will need:

• Full legal name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Approximate date of the case
• Case number if you have it

Types of Spencer County Criminal Records

Spencer County maintains various criminal records. Each type is kept by a specific office. You may need to check multiple places for a complete history.

Arrest records document when someone was taken into custody. These show the charges and circumstances. The sheriff maintains these records.

Court records include the formal charges, hearings, and judgments. These show the outcome of a case. The Circuit Clerk keeps these files.

Common records you can request include:

• Arrest reports and booking logs
• Incident and offense reports
• Court case files and dockets
• Indictments and informations
• Sentencing orders and judgments

Spencer County Jail Information

The Spencer County Jail holds inmates awaiting trial and serving short sentences. The jail operates under the sheriff office. You can find current inmates by calling the jail.

To inquire about an inmate, call the sheriff office at (502) 477-3200. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what charges they face.

Some inmates may be housed at regional jails. If you cannot find someone in the county jail, ask the sheriff about other locations.

Background Checks in Spencer County

A background check in Spencer County may require searching sheriff and court records. For employment or licensing, a statewide check may be needed.

Kentucky State Police offer criminal background checks through AOCFastCheck. This covers all 120 counties. Visit their website to request a statewide check.

For local checks, contact the Circuit Clerk for court records and the Sheriff for arrest records. These checks focus only on Spencer County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Spencer County. You may need to search multiple counties for a complete record.