FAYETTE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Fayette County gets an A.
Kentucky Open Records Act gives 5 business days with binding AG opinions. Booking photos public default. CourtNet provides public docket search. Among the better-graded Southern frameworks.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Fayette County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 21:36 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:27 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:27 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 21:27 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · KY Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the KY field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · KY
Children Missing From Kentucky (Statewide)
Active Kentucky cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Sofia Hernandez Perez (KY)
Eidan Hernandez Perez (KY)
Kyla Carroll (KY)
LaMiah Garcia (KY)
James Bess (KY)
Chipley Sanders (KY)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Kentucky Court Cases
Most recent Kentucky court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10538 | Suvad Hrustanovic and Habiba Hrustanovic | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31225-mbn | Brooklyn Nechell Crawford | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31226-jal | Stacy L. Melson | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 26-31227-crm | Amanda M. Offutt | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 26-31230-crm | Jose E Vargas Hidalgo | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 26-31231-crm | Rose Marie Hunter | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31234-jal | Nicki R. Rogers-Flynn | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31241-mbn | Shermetta S. Mayberry | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 26-31242-crm | Raven McDowell | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 26-31243-crm | Brittany L. Austin | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31244-mbn | Steffen L. Michal | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31247-jal | Candance R. Fines | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Fayette County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I get a criminal background check in Lexington?▼
Lexington, KY criminal background check goes through Kentucky State Police Records Branch (https://kentuckystatepolice.org/criminal-records/) — $20 name-based or fingerprint via AOC CourtNet (https://kcoj.kycourts.net/courtnet/). Statewide criminal history under KRS §17.150 (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=46087). Live scan IdentoGO Kentucky (https://www.identogo.com/locations/kentucky). Court records: Kentucky Court of Justice CourtNet 2.0 ($20/year subscription, https://kcoj.kycourts.net/courtnet/) or free at courthouse. Fayette County Detention Center inmate (https://www.fayettesheriff.com/) and Lexington Police records (https://www.lexingtonky.gov/departments/police). FBI Identity History Summary $18. KY Open Records Act (KRS §61.870-884). Fair Chance Employment Act applies to state agencies.
What's the way to search for inmates in Kentucky?▼
To search for inmates in Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Corrections Offender Lookup at https://kool.corrections.ky.gov/ shows current and former state-prison inmates with offender ID, location, sentence, and projected release date. For county jail detainees, contact the local sheriff: Jefferson County (Louisville) at https://corrections.jeffersoncountyky.gov/, Fayette County (Lexington) at https://www.fayettesheriff.com/, Kenton County at https://www.kentoncounty.org/. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870) governs disclosure of inmate roster data. Sources: KY Corrections (https://corrections.ky.gov/), Federal BOP (https://www.bop.gov/).
Where do I look up probate records in Jefferson?▼
To look up probate records in Jefferson County, KY, contact the Jefferson County District Court — Probate Division at 700 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 (502-595-3055). Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under KY Open Records Act (KRS 61.870). Search Kentucky CourtNet at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/ for probate case status. Certified copies of probated wills cost $1 per page plus $5 certification at the District Court Clerk. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives at https://kdla.ky.gov/ holds historical pre-1900 wills. Sources: KY CourtNet (https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/), KDLA (https://kdla.ky.gov/).
How do I find a divorce record in Hart?▼
To find a divorce record in Hart County, KY, contact the Hart Circuit Court Clerk at 415 S. Main Street, Munfordville, KY 42765 (270-524-5181). Divorce decrees become public records once filed under KY Open Records Act (KRS 61.870). Search Kentucky CourtNet at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/ for case status. Statewide divorce verifications are issued by the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics at https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dpqi/vsb/ for $6 (one-line proof, not full decree), covering 1958-present. Certified copies of decrees cost $1 per page plus $5 certification at the Circuit Clerk. Sources: KY CourtNet (https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/), KY Vital Statistics (https://www.chfs.ky.gov/).
Where do recent arrests show up in Jefferson?▼
For recent arrests in Jefferson County, KY (Louisville), the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections inmate search at https://corrections.jeffersoncountyky.gov/ shows current detainees at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. The Louisville Metro Police Department arrest blotter is at https://louisvilleky.gov/police, with arrest reports released under Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870). Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 531 Court Place, Louisville, KY 40202 (502-574-5400). Court charges tied to arrests are searchable on KY CourtNet at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/. Sources: Louisville Metro Corrections (https://corrections.jeffersoncountyky.gov/), LMPD (https://louisvilleky.gov/police).
How can I determine if someone is driving with a suspended license in Kentucky?▼
To determine if someone is driving with a suspended license in Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet does NOT publish a public list of suspended drivers. The licensed driver can check their own status at https://drive.ky.gov/. Law enforcement and courts have access to the Kentucky State Police's KCJIS database. If you suspect someone is driving suspended, report it to local police; they can run a check on the spot. Insurance companies and authorized employers can obtain driving records under federal DPPA (18 U.S.C. §2721) with proper purpose. Note: This question is unrelated to SSN topics; the topic field appears mismatched. Sources: KY Transportation Cabinet (https://drive.ky.gov/), DPPA (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2721).
📊 Public Data Sources for Fayette County, KY
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Fayette County, KY · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for KY
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (KY)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in KY
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in KY
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in KY
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for KY
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (KY) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (KY) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MAURICE ALLGEIER | LOUISVILLE |
| TOWNE & COUNTRY PHARMACY FLORIST & GIFTS INC | HARDINSBURG |
| EDWARD PETRUSCH | ALVATON |
| RHONDA BUTTLEMAN | LOUISVILLE |
| SHELBY WHITE | DANVILLE |
| HEARTLAND ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS | ELIZABETHTOWN |
| ROBERT TODD | LOUISVILLE |
| ADRIAN PELLEGRINI | LOUISVILLE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (KY) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Block, Inc. | Unauthorized transactions or other t |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (KY) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ACE CLINIQUE OF MEDICINE, LLC | 1128a1 |
| ALL CARING NURSES, INC | 1128b5 |
| ARROW-MED AMBULANCE INC | 1128a1 |
| BASS AMBULANCE | 1128b8 |
| BOAZ HOSPITAL SUPPLY CO | 1128b7 |
| BURNSIDE PHARMACY | 1128b8 |
| CAMPTON AMBULANCE | 1128b8 |
| CARETENDERS, INC | 1128a2 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (KY) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 5
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Central Bank & Trust Co. | Lexington |
| Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Compan | Lexington |
| Whitaker Bank | Lexington |
| Forcht Bank, National Association | Lexington |
| Bank of Lexington, Inc. | Lexington |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from KY state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Louisville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Paducah Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Laurel County Man Sentenced for Transporting a Minor to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
Jun 3, 2026
FBI Field Office
Laurel County Man Sentenced for Transporting a Minor to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
13 Illegal Aliens Arrested, 8 Indicted for Using a False Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
Jun 1, 2026
doj_news
Louisville Man and Nicholasville Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Online Enticement of Minors
Jun 1, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Fayette County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Fayette County sheriff's lieutenant named 2026 Kentucky DARE Officer of the Year - LEX 18 News
Fayette County sheriff's lieutenant named 2026 Kentucky DARE Officer of the Year LEX 18 News
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Lexington under flash flooding warning after continued rain downpour
The National Weather Service placed Fayette County under a flash flood warning Tuesday. Kentucky Mesonet recorded 2.27 inches at northern Lexington and 1.36 inches south. Flash flo…
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Threats called into Fayette County, multiple school districts across Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (WKYT) - A trio of threats was called into Kentucky school districts on Wednesday, including Fayette County. Officials with Fayette County Public Schools said a…
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Fayette County deputies activate free ride services for healthcare workers, medical needs - FOX 56 News
Fayette County deputies activate free ride services for healthcare workers, medical needs FOX 56 News
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Fayette County Sheriff activates Winter Care Program for community assistance amid winter weather - LEX 18 News
Fayette County Sheriff activates Winter Care Program for community assistance amid winter weather LEX 18 News
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Park Avenue Infant Death Investigation Arrest | City of Lexington, Kentucky - City of Lexington, Kentucky (.gov)
Park Avenue Infant Death Investigation Arrest | City of Lexington, Kentucky City of Lexington, Kentucky (.gov)
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Kentucky football player Nic Smith dies at age 20; police launch investigation - USA Today
Kentucky football player Nic Smith dies at age 20; police launch investigation USA Today