Boyd County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Boyd County, Kentucky; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Boyd County public records: common questions
Where to search Boyd County records
Boyd County, Kentucky court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Kentucky Court of Justice Boyd County Circuit, Family, and District Court information. Check current custody through County detention center, jailer, custody responsibilities, location, and contact source.
- Court casesKentucky Court of Justice Boyd County Circuit, Family, and District Court information
- Current custodyCounty detention center, jailer, custody responsibilities, location, and contact source
- Statewide recordsUse the Kentucky state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- Boyd County’s Judge Executive is identified as the chief executive and administrative officer of the county and fiscal court.
- The Boyd County Sheriff’s Office lists Sheriff Jamie Reihs, a Catlettsburg office at 2900 Louisa Street Suite 1, phone 606-739-5135, and emergency reporting through 911.
- The Boyd County Detention Center lists Jailer William Hensley, a facility address of 209 28th Street in Catlettsburg, and phone 606-739-4244.
- The official detention-center page states that the jailer has custody of the county jail and persons committed to it, while transportation responsibilities can vary under Kentucky law.
- The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies the Boyd County Judicial Center at 2805 Louisa Street in Catlettsburg and lists the Office of Circuit Court Clerk, Circuit Court judges, and District Court judges for the 32nd Judicial Circuit and 32nd Judicial District.
- The county’s official About Us page describes Boyd County, the City of Ashland, and the City of Catlettsburg as local governments coordinating through emergency-management and civil-preparedness arrangements.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Kentucky Court of Justice Boyd County Circuit, Family, and District Court information | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | County detention center, jailer, custody responsibilities, location, and contact source | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Boyd County fiscal court open-records request procedures and custodianship guidance | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | County government portal, fiscal court, departments, notices, and public services | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Sheriff law-enforcement, warrants, permits, contact, and emergency-information source | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Boyd County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Boyd County has 47,751 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 21-019
- Population
- 47,751 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Boyd County’s Judge Executive is identified as the chief executive and administrative officer of the county and fiscal court.
- Local detail
- The Boyd County Sheriff’s Office lists Sheriff Jamie Reihs, a Catlettsburg office at 2900 Louisa Street Suite 1, phone 606-739-5135, and emergency reporting through 911.
- Local detail
- The Boyd County Detention Center lists Jailer William Hensley, a facility address of 209 28th Street in Catlettsburg, and phone 606-739-4244.
- Local detail
- The official detention-center page states that the jailer has custody of the county jail and persons committed to it, while transportation responsibilities can vary under Kentucky law.
- Local detail
- The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies the Boyd County Judicial Center at 2805 Louisa Street in Catlettsburg and lists the Office of Circuit Court Clerk, Circuit Court judges, and District Court judges for the 32nd Judicial Circuit and 32nd Judicial District.
- Local detail
- The county’s official About Us page describes Boyd County, the City of Ashland, and the City of Catlettsburg as local governments coordinating through emergency-management and civil-preparedness arrangements.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Boyd County’s Judge Executive is identified as the chief executive and administrative officer of the county and fiscal court.
- Local detail: The Boyd County Sheriff’s Office lists Sheriff Jamie Reihs, a Catlettsburg office at 2900 Louisa Street Suite 1, phone 606-739-5135, and emergency reporting through 911.
- Local detail: The Boyd County Detention Center lists Jailer William Hensley, a facility address of 209 28th Street in Catlettsburg, and phone 606-739-4244.
How do I search or request Boyd County Circuit, Family, or District Court records?
The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies the Boyd County Judicial Center at 2805 Louisa Street in Catlettsburg and lists the Office of Circuit Court Clerk, Circuit Court judges, and District Court judges for the 32nd Judicial Circuit and 32nd Judicial District. Open Kentucky Court of Justice Boyd County Circuit, Family, and District Court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Boyd County court handles a criminal, family, civil, or traffic matter?
Boyd County court matters are handled through the Kentucky Court of Justice at the Boyd County Judicial Center. The official court page identifies the 32nd Judicial Circuit and 32nd Judicial District, with Circuit, Family, and District Court records managed through the Circuit Court Clerk. Check Kentucky Court of Justice Boyd County Circuit, Family, and District Court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I contact the Boyd County Detention Center about an inmate, bond, or visitation?
The elected county jailer has custody of the county jail and committed persons. The Boyd County Detention Center is the official county custody contact; the Sheriff’s Office and jailer may have distinct law-enforcement, transport, and detention responsibilities. Use County detention center, jailer, custody responsibilities, location, and contact source for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
What is the difference between the Boyd County Sheriff and the county jailer?
Current approved sources for Boyd County do not substantiate record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Sheriff law-enforcement, warrants, permits, contact, and emergency-information source to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How do I submit a Boyd County open-records request?
The county open-records page states that custodians vary by department and that requests for records held by another agency must be directed to that agency. Use Boyd County fiscal court open-records request procedures and custodianship guidance for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
Which agency handles a police report or warrant question in Ashland, Catlettsburg, or unincorporated Boyd County?
Ashland and Catlettsburg are separate cities within the county with their own municipal services and authority. County emergency management describes interlocal coordination among the cities and county, but does not replace municipal jurisdiction. Use Sheriff law-enforcement, warrants, permits, contact, and emergency-information source to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
Where are Boyd County court and detention facilities located?
No reviewed official source for Boyd County establishes one current directory covering every relevant official. Use County government portal, fiscal court, departments, notices, and public services to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.
How do county and municipal emergency-management responsibilities overlap?
Current approved sources for Boyd County do not substantiate a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Sheriff law-enforcement, warrants, permits, contact, and emergency-information source to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The elected county jailer has custody of the county jail and committed persons. The Boyd County Detention Center is the official county custody contact; the Sheriff’s Office and jailer may have distinct law-enforcement, transport, and detention responsibilities. Municipal: Ashland and Catlettsburg are separate cities within the county with their own municipal services and authority. County emergency management describes interlocal coordination among the cities and county, but does not replace municipal jurisdiction.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Boyd County court and felony records
Start with Kentucky Court of Justice Boyd County Circuit, Family, and District Court information for the official Boyd County court path. County: Boyd County Fiscal Court and county departments handle county-government functions. City governments, including Ashland and Catlettsburg, retain separate municipal authority and services. Court: Boyd County court matters are handled through the Kentucky Court of Justice at the Boyd County Judicial Center. The official court page identifies the 32nd Judicial Circuit and 32nd Judicial District, with Circuit, Family, and District Court records managed through the Circuit Court Clerk.
Police records and public-record requests
For police or incident records, use Sheriff law-enforcement, warrants, permits, contact, and emergency-information source. Court case records may require contacting the Boyd County Circuit Court Clerk, and record availability can depend on case type, age, retention, and access rules.
Boyd County custody and jail information
For current custody information, start with County detention center, jailer, custody responsibilities, location, and contact source. The reviewed official county pages did not verify a live inmate roster, booking search, bond amount, or real-time custody-status lookup.
Kentucky state-level record sources
Statewide Kentucky sources are separate from Boyd County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Boyd County and Kentucky record sources
For an official starting point, use County government portal, fiscal court, departments, notices, and public services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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