About Lewis County, Kentucky
Lewis County is located in northeast Kentucky. The county seat is Vanceburg (official site: http://lewiscounty.ky.gov/).
- Population: 12,875
- Households: 4,757
- Median household income: $36,662
- Median home value: $83,400
- Below poverty line: 26.6%
- Land area: 482.9 sq mi
- Population density: 26.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 7
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Lewis County, the forty-eighth county in order of formation, is located in northeastern Kentucky along the Ohio River. The County is bordered by Adams County, OH (north), Scioto County, OH (northeast), Greenup County (east), Carter County (southeast), Rowan County (south), Fleming County ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Kentucky if I wasn't convicted?▼
In Kentucky, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Kentucky's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Kentucky State Police.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Kentucky?▼
Yes — in Kentucky, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Kentucky?▼
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Kentucky State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Kentucky. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Kentucky?▼
In Kentucky, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Kentucky law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process in Kentucky is known as "expungement" and runs through the Circuit Court.
Last reviewed: May 25, 2026