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How to Search Kentucky Wants & Warrants (Start Here)
Active warrants in Kentucky are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in Kentucky.
What this page covers: Kentucky state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).
Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.
Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Kentucky wants & warrants URL verified against the official state publisher at www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov on the review date. 7 primary .gov sources cited below.
Kentucky Wants & Warrants — Key Facts (2026)
Outstanding warrants, fugitive lists, and active sheriff's warrants for Kentucky — what's public, what isn't, and how to verify in 2026.
Public
Public-facing fugitive list
Yes (state portal)
Sealed
Active arrest warrants
Often non-public until executed
NCIC
Federal warrant index
Law enforcement only
$0
Cost of public warrant lookup
Free in most states
24-48h
New filings lag
Typical processing delay
Where a warrant lives (typical visibility)
Sheriff most-wanted list
100%
State fugitive portal
90%
NCIC (federal index)
0%
Sealed arrest warrant
0%
FBI Top-10 (national)
100%
Unit: % publicly searchable.
What Changed in 2026 — Kentucky Wants & Warrants
2026
Kentucky wants & warrants portal active
The official Kentucky portal at www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for wants & warrants in 2026.
For 2026, Kentucky continues to publish wants & warrants information through state-authorized portals; check www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Kentucky's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.
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All other inquiries concerning reports should be directed to the Somerset Police Administrative Division by calling 606.678.5176 or visiting the SPD Headquarters inside the Somerset Energy Center at 306 E. Mt.
The Division of Probation and Parole is also responsible for the administration of Interstate Compact, transferring the supervision of cases to and from Kentucky, NCIC, warrants and extraditions, parole to hold and the processing of Civil Rights Restoration requests submitted by ex-offenders.
The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff launched a partnership in 2011 with the Lexington Herald-Leader’s online site Kentucky.com to further our efforts in locating fugitives from Fayette County. Lexingtons Most Wanted is a project focused on highlighting suspects who are evading the law .
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120 Kentucky counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Kentucky's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official Kentucky Wants & Warrants. View the current list at www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in Kentucky?▼
Most warrants in Kentucky are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official Kentucky Wants & Warrants (www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.
Can a private person serve or enforce a warrant in Kentucky?▼
No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in Kentucky. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official Kentucky Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov rather than attempt direct contact. Some Kentucky warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.
How do I clear an old Kentucky warrant?▼
A Kentucky warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official Kentucky Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.
Does Kentucky share warrant data with other states?▼
Yes. Kentucky warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official Kentucky Wants & Warrants at www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov manages Kentucky's NCIC interface and entry standards.
