WHITLEY COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS

Whitley County Arrest, Court, and Public Records

Kentucky State Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to KRS 61.884) describes public records as any material or document prepared, used, retained, or owned by any public agency or organization. Generally, documents and materials regarded as public records are available for public viewing and copying. Still, the Open Records Act exempts some documents from public inspection except otherwise instructed by court order. Examples of these restricted records are real estate appraisals, medical records, and documents containing sensitive financial details and social security numbers.

Whitley County Crime Statistics

The 2019 crime report from the Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR) shows that law enforcement reported 9 violent crimes in Whitley County. This report included 8 aggravated assaults and 1 robbery. In the same year, the county also reported 176 property crimes - numbering 78 burglaries, 67 larceny thefts, and 31 motor vehicle thefts. Meanwhile, crime statistics from the 2018 crime report shows 6 violent crimes and 118 property crimes. These reports indicat a year-on-year increase in violent crimes (50%) and property crimes (49.15%).

Are Whitley County Criminal Records Public?

Yes. Interested members of the public may obtain adult criminal records from the Kentucky State Police. This name-based service costs $20.00, payable in check or money order made out to the Kentucky State Treasurer, and requires the subject’s permission. Generally, the requester must complete an appropriate criminal record request form and submit or mail the form to the KSP’s office. A typical criminal record check takes ten (10) business days to process from the receipt or submission date.

Kentucky State Police
Criminal Identification and Records Branch
Criminal Records Dissemination Section
1266 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601

How to Obtain Whitley County Police Reports and Arrest Records?

Whitley County police reports and arrest records are available at the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. To obtain a police report or an arrest record, the requester must complete and submit a record request form to the record custodian. In addition to completing the form, the requester must attach a copy of a government-issued photo ID and pay applicable fees. Send requests in person or by mail to

Whitley County Sheriff’s Department
200 Main Street
Suite 4
P.O. Box 118
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Phone: (606) 549-6006 or (606) 549-6007
Fax: (606) 549-6082
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

For every arrest made, arresting police officers and sheriff deputies require a police report giving details on what occurred during and after an arrest. Information contained in a police report includes witness statements, crime scene photos, time of arrival and departure from the crime scene, the reason for arrest, details of the arresting officers and law enforcement agency. Arrest records include personal information of the arrestee, book date, bail amount (if applicable), mugshot, fingerprint, description of the offense, and date of arrest. For more information on how to obtain any of these records, record checkers can use the contact information below:

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Whitley County

Interested parties can find Whitley County sex offender information online on the Kentucky State sex offender registry or by visiting the Sheriff’s Office in person during business hours. The registry lets searchers find offenders using a unique identification number, the offender’s full name, or address. Alternatively, search for sex offenders by searching the neighborhood map with the offender’s full address, complete with a street address, city, county, zip code, and mile radius. Searchers can expect to see the following information about sex offenders in Whitley County:

• Personal information of the offender (name, race, gender, height, etc.)
• Registry status
• Mugshot
• Registry type
• Sex Offender Number
• Code number
• Description of offense
• Address
• Aliases

How to Find Whitley County Inmate Records

Interested parties can find Whitley County’s current inmate records online. The database is under the maintenance of the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and contains pertinent information about the inmates in the department’s custody. Information contained in the database includes the inmate’s personal information (full name, age, height, race, etc.), book date, mugshot, status, offense date, arrest, arresting agency, offense description, bond amount (if applicable), arresting officer, address and code number. Record checkers can check for the desired inmate record by entering a full name and selecting either current, all, or released to find the inmate record of interest.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Whitley County Jail?

Prospective visitors who wish to visit an inmate at Whitley County Detention Center can contact the jailer on (606) 549-6013 to schedule a visitation or inquire about procedures, visiting hours, and rules that govern a visit at the center. Typically, visitors must be on the inmate’s visiting list, dress formally, and come with a valid state-issued photo ID. Adults must accompany minors to visit an inmate unless permitted by the sheriff or jailer.

Whitley County Detention Center
P.O. Box 179
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Phone: (606) 549-6013 or (606) 549-6027
Fax: (606) 549-6031

Whitley County Court Records

Any document recorded, filed, or submitted in a Whitley County courtroom is a Whitley County court record. The Whitley County Judicial Center houses the Whitley County Circuit Court and the Whitley County District Court (Division 1 and Division 2). These courts handle criminal and civil cases in Whitley County.

Whitley County Circuit Court
Whitley County Judicial Center
100 Main Street
P.O. Box 329
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Phone: (606) 549-2973
Fax: (606) 549-3393

Whitley County District Court Division 1
Phone: (606) 523-1085

Whitley County District Court Division 2
Phone: (606) 549-5162

Are Whitley County Court Records Public?

Yes. Whitley County Court Records are public records unless sealed or made confidential by statute or by a judge. Interested parties can obtain them from the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office or online at CourtNet 2.0. The court records are available for a fee and acceptable as cash, check, money order, credit, and debit cards.

How to Obtain Whitley County Civil Court Case Records

Whitley County civil court case records are available at the Whitley County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. Whitley County civil court case records are also available on the online database, CourtNet 2.0, made publicly accessible by the Kentucky Court of Justice. The database allows users to search for court records through search parameters that include case, party or business, and citation.

• Search by case: requesters should provide county name and case number
• Search by Party or Business: select the case category (civil), county, party category, name of party or business, driver’s license
• Search by citation: provide the year, type, and control number (must be seven characters in length)

How to Obtain Whitley County Criminal Court Records

The Whitley County Circuit Court Clerk maintains the county’s criminal court records. To facilitate the search for the criminal court record of interest, requesters must visit the Clerk’s Office during business hours. There, they must provide details of the court record that includes case number, description of the charge, party names, filing date, attorney details (attorney bar number).

Likewise, the online database, CourtNet 2.0, is also available to interested members of the public to search for Whitley County criminal court records. The database provides three search parameters to aid in the search for Whitley County criminal court records - case number, citation year or control number, and party name.

What are Whitley County Vital Records?

Whitley County vital records are documents on life events in Whitley County. The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics is the record custodian for these documents and makes them available to eligible individuals. Generally, only the persons named on the vital record, immediate family members, and authorized entities may obtain Whitley County vital records. These individuals must know the names of the persons on the record, submit a formal application, provide a photo ID, and pay the applicable service fees. The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics accepts in-person, mail, and online applications for vital records.

Mailing address
Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street, 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-4212

Dropbox and In-person:
Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621

Where and How to Obtain Whitley County Divorce Records

Whitley County divorce records from June 1958 to the present are available at the Kentucky Office of Statistics. Divorce records recorded prior to June 1958 are available at the Whitley County Circuit Clerk’s Office at the court where the divorce decree was granted. Requesters can obtain a Whitley County divorce record by completing and submitting an Application for a Certified Copy of Divorce Certificate. The office charges a non-refundable fee of $6.00 per copy, payable by certified check or money order. Send requests to:

Requesters must submit the application and fee to:

Mailing address
Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street, 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-4212

Dropbox and In-person:
Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621

Where and How to Get Public Whitley County Marriage Records

Whitley County public marriage records are available at the County Clerk’s Office. Interested parties can obtain a Whitley County marriage by sending a written request by mail or submitting a request in person at the office. Requesters must send a written request mentioning the couple’s names and the date of marriage, as well as maiden names where applicable. Certified copies of marriage records cost $6.00, payable by money order or certified check. Send requests to:

Mailing Address
Whitley County Clerk
P.O. Box 8
Williamsburg, KY 40769

Physical Address
Whitley County Clerk
200 Main Street
Suite 2
Williamsburg, KY 40769

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Whitley County

Whitley County considers marriage records as public records and is available to purchase at the Whitley County Clerk’s Office. Requesters can retrieve them by mail or in-person for a fee in addition to a written request to the County Clerk.

Where and How to Find Whitley County Birth Records

Whitley County birth records are available at the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics. The office charges a non-refundable fee of $10.00 per copy of a birth record. The office maintains Kentucky birth records from 1911 to the present. Mail requests should include a check or money order of the fee payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. To obtain a Whitley County birth record, requesters should complete and submit an Application for a Certified Copy of Birth Certificate in addition to the applicable fees. Submit the application at:

Mailing address
Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street, 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621

Dropbox and In-person:
Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621

Where and How to Find Whitley County Death Records

Eligible individuals can obtain Whitley County death records at the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics by completing an Application for Certified Copy of Death Certificate. The individual must also attach a non-refundable $6.00 fee for the death record. This fee is payable by money order or checks made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. Submit the application at:

Mailing address
Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street, 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-4212

Dropbox and In-person:
Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621