Perry County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Perry County, Kentucky; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Perry County public records: common questions
Where to search Perry County records
Perry County, Kentucky court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Kentucky Court of Justice Perry County court information. Check current custody through Official Kentucky River Regional Jail custody and contact information.
- Court casesOfficial Kentucky Court of Justice Perry County court information
- Current custodyOfficial Kentucky River Regional Jail custody and contact information
- 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.
- The Perry County Sheriff’s Office lists Joseph Engle as sheriff, with an office mailing address of P.O. Box 7309, Hazard, Kentucky 41702, and phone number 606-439-4523.
- The Kentucky River Regional Jail is listed at 200 Justice Drive, Hazard, Kentucky 41701, with separate administration, booking, and inmate-information phone numbers.
- The county jail page states that Kentucky River Regional Jail has capacity for 150 inmates.
- The county elected-official directory lists Minor Allen as county jailer and places the jailer’s office at 1248 Kentucky Highway 28 in Hazard.
- The county directory lists Charlie Patterson as Perry County Circuit Court Clerk, with an office at the Justice Center and phone number 606-435-6000.
- The Kentucky Court of Justice maintains a dedicated Perry County Hall of Justice page and notes that case records may be held by the court clerk, a records facility, or destroyed under authorized retention schedules.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official Kentucky Court of Justice Perry County court information | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Official Kentucky River Regional Jail custody and contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Official Perry County Sheriff’s Office information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official county elected-official and clerk directory | County or local | Open source |
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This Perry County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Perry County has 26,555 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
- 21-193
- Population
- 26,555 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Perry County Sheriff’s Office lists Joseph Engle as sheriff, with an office mailing address of P.O. Box 7309, Hazard, Kentucky 41702, and phone number 606-439-4523.
- Local detail
- The county elected-official directory lists Minor Allen as county jailer and places the jailer’s office at 1248 Kentucky Highway 28 in Hazard.
- Local detail
- The county directory lists Charlie Patterson as Perry County Circuit Court Clerk, with an office at the Justice Center and phone number 606-435-6000.
- Local detail
- The Kentucky Court of Justice maintains a dedicated Perry County Hall of Justice page and notes that case records may be held by the court clerk, a records facility, or destroyed under authorized retention schedules.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Perry County Sheriff’s Office lists Joseph Engle as sheriff, with an office mailing address of P.O. Box 7309, Hazard, Kentucky 41702, and phone number 606-439-4523.
How can I search Perry County Circuit or District Court cases and obtain official copies?
Perry County matters are handled through the Kentucky Court of Justice at the Perry County Hall of Justice. Circuit clerk, district court, municipal court, and appellate records may have separate custodians. Open Official Kentucky Court of Justice Perry County court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I contact the Perry County Circuit Court Clerk about a filing, hearing, or court record?
The reviewed official sources for Perry County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Official Kentucky Court of Justice Perry County court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How can I contact Kentucky River Regional Jail about an inmate, booking, bond, visitation, or release?
The Kentucky River Regional Jail is listed at 200 Justice Drive, Hazard, Kentucky 41701, with separate administration, booking, and inmate-information phone numbers. Use Official Kentucky River Regional Jail custody and contact information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
What is the difference between the sheriff, county jailer, and Kentucky River Regional Jail?
The Kentucky River Regional Jail provides county detention services at 200 Justice Drive in Hazard. The jailer’s office and the sheriff’s office have separate listed contacts. Use Official Kentucky River Regional Jail custody and contact information as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.
How can I request a Perry County Sheriff incident, arrest, warrant, or civil-process record?
Current approved sources for Perry County do not substantiate record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Official Perry County Sheriff’s Office information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
Which office handles Perry County property, election, marriage, or other county records?
No reviewed official source for Perry County establishes one current directory covering every relevant official. Use Official county elected-official and clerk directory to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.
Which police department or municipal court handles a matter arising inside a Perry County municipality?
Perry County matters are handled through the Kentucky Court of Justice at the Perry County Hall of Justice. Circuit clerk, district court, municipal court, and appellate records may have separate custodians. Check Official Kentucky Court of Justice Perry County court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do Kentucky court record-retention and sealed-record rules affect a Perry County records request?
The Kentucky Court of Justice maintains a dedicated Perry County Hall of Justice page and notes that case records may be held by the court clerk, a records facility, or destroyed under authorized retention schedules. Open Official Kentucky Court of Justice Perry County court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use Official Perry County Sheriff’s Office information. The Kentucky Court of Justice warns that records may be stored in different locations or removed under retention schedules; an online page may not represent the complete case file.
Criminal cases in Perry County
Start with Official county elected-official and clerk directory for the official Perry County court path. County: Perry County government and the Fiscal Court provide county administration, elected offices, public records, and county services centered in Hazard. Court: Perry County matters are handled through the Kentucky Court of Justice at the Perry County Hall of Justice. Circuit clerk, district court, municipal court, and appellate records may have separate custodians.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Kentucky River Regional Jail provides county detention services at 200 Justice Drive in Hazard. The jailer’s office and the sheriff’s office have separate listed contacts. Municipal: Municipal police departments and courts retain authority over city-level offenses, ordinances, and records. Those matters may not be held by the county sheriff, jail, or circuit clerk.
Statewide sources for Kentucky records
Statewide Kentucky sources are separate from Perry County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Official Perry County and Kentucky record sources
For an official starting point, use Official county elected-official and clerk directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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