Criminal Statistics
According to the 2017 Crime in the US Report published by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division, incidences of larceny-theft and burglary were recorded to be the most recurring index crimes in Warren County, accounting for 52% and 32% of the reported index crimes respectively. Violent crimes were generally unpopular as per the data, with reports of aggravated assault barely scratching the 3% mark while only 13, 1 and 6 reported incidents of rape, homicide and robbery were recorded. With motor vehicle theft and arson constituting 8.4% of the reported index crimes, property crimes were concluded to be the more popular crime subset in the county.
Criminal Records
Warren County criminal records can be obtained from the Kentucky State Police Department, which serves as the statewide repository for criminal history information. While the Warren County Sheriff's Office remains the primary law enforcement agency of the county, the office does not process requests for statewide criminal records. However, the Sheriffs Office offers fingerprinting services for a variety of purposes including licensing or local adoptions.
How to Get Criminal Records
The Kentucky State Police maintains records of statewide misdemeanor and felony arrests, as well as charges and convictions and pending dispositions. These are all included in criminal records disseminated by the Department, depending on the authority of the requestor.
Requestors requiring name-based criminal record checks are entitled to some-what limited information which will only include all open records available for the subject. Name-based requests may be made by completing the applicable Background Check Form which must be submitted along with a cheque or money order payment of $20 to:
Kentucky State Police Department
Criminal Identification and Records Branch
Criminal Records Dissemination Section
1266 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
On the other hand, fingerprint-based check requests entitle the requestor to all criminal information of the subject including closed records. To request this, the requesting party must have statutory requirements including an ORI number. All fingerprint criminal record requests are made through the agency requesting the background check.
How to Find Sex Offender Information
The Kentucky Sex Offender Registry is maintained by the state police department and houses all information regarding sex offenders resident in Warren County. Interested persons may view offender location, compliance status, and criminal histories by searching the registry by the name, street address, city, county or zip code of the offender. The registry also includes a Neighborhood Map Feature which allows county residents to view offenders within a specific mile radius of selected vicinities. Additionally, the police department operates a sex offender alert line that provides real-time information regarding the arrival of registered offenders into the county. Other offender-related queries may be made to the KSP at (502) 227-8700.
Warren County Jail Information
The Warren County Regional Jail serves as the residence for persons incarcerated within county limits. The facility is located at:
920 Kentucky st.
Bowling Green Ky, 42101
Information regarding the jail, staff and facility tour bookings may be found on the webpage or obtained by querying the detention staff at (270) 843-4606. As per state laws, the facility has strict guidelines regarding inmate visitation. In light of this, visitors are required to schedule an appointment on any of the allotted visitation days and arrive at the facility with a government-issued ID for identity confirmation.
Where and How to Get Inmate Information
Information regarding Warren County Jail detainees is maintained on the County Inmate Roster which is available for public viewing. Details of inmate arrest, booking, primary charges, bail and bond conditions, and pending court dates can be obtained on the Roster. Detainees can be searched by first or last name, date of birth or arrest/booking date. All other inmate-related queries may be made to the jail management at (270) 843-4606.
Court Records
Where and How to Get Court Records
Records of court cases heard by the Warren County Circuit Court are maintained and disseminated by the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. Interested persons may obtain copies of these records by querying the Clerk's Office in person or via mail. The requesting party will be required to provide information regarding the record of interest including the names of the plaintiff, defendant and litigant, the date of filing and the case file number of the record (if known). Requestors will also be charged a standard research and copy fee which will depend primarily on the records requested. All court record requests may be made to:
Warren County Justice Center
1001 Center St.,
Suite 102
Bowling Green, KY 42101-2184
Phone: (270) 746-7400
Fax: (270) 746-7501
Location of all Courts in County
Below is the address and contact information of the Warren County courthouse, Kentucky;
Warren County Circuit & District Court
Warren County Justice Center
1001 Center Street,
Suite 102,
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: (270) 746-7400
Fax: (270) 746-7501
Where and How to Get Property Records
The office of the Warren County Clerk is tasked with recording and maintaining documents pertaining to real property and land ownership in the county. Interested county residents may obtain copies of mortgages, deeds, liens, land records, and transfer documents by requesting them from the office in person or via mail.
Requestors are generally required to provide information regarding the record of interest such as the date of the recording and the page or index number of the document. All property record requests may be made to:
Warren County Clerk
Courthouse, 429 E. 10th St.
Suite 100
Bowling Green, KY 42102
Vital Records
The Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family Services serves as the central repository for records of vital events that occurred within the state. The office processes requests for marriage, divorce, birth and death records of Warren County. At the county level, the Warren County Clerk office processes requests for marriage records, while the Circuit Court Clerk disseminates divorce records. However, all birth and death record requests are directed to the state office.
Where and How to Get Divorce Records
Records of divorces granted by the Warren County Circuit Court are maintained and issued by the office of the Circuit Court Clerk's office. Interested persons may obtain these records by querying the Clerk's Office in person or via mail. Requestors are generally required to provide information regarding divorce, including - the names of the parties involved, the date of the divorce and the date the petition was filed as well as the case file number of the record (if known).
Divorce record requests may be made to:
Warren County Justice Center
1001 Center St.,
Suite 102
Bowling Green, KY 42101-2184
Phone: (270) 746-7400
Fax: (270) 746-7501
Where and How to get Marriage Records
The office of the Warren County Clerk is charged with issuing marriage licenses alongside maintaining documents pertaining to property ownership. The office retains and issues records of marriages that were licensed by its office. To obtain a marriage record copy, interested persons may query the office via mail or in person. The requestor must provide details of the marriage including the full names of the spouses (including their maiden names), the date and place of marriage and the date the license was issued as well as the marriage certificate number (if known). Requests may be made to:
Warren County Clerk
Courthouse, 429 E. 10th St.
Suite 100
Bowling Green, KY 42102
Where and How to get Birth and Death Records
The Vital Statistics Branch of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services processes requests for records of births and deaths which occurred within Warren County.
To request either of these records, the requesting party must be capable of proving tangible interest in order to meet the eligibility requirements.
Interested and eligible persons may request birth or death records in person or via mail. Whichever the case, the requestor will be required to download and complete the Birth Certificate Application or Death Certificate Application. The completed forms must be notarized and enclosed along with a cheque or money order payment of the stated fees and delivered to:
Office of Vital Statistics
275 E. Main St. 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
