Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Active Warrants Search

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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is responsible for law enforcement in Hopkins County, Kentucky. The Sheriff is elected to a four-year term and is the chief law enforcement officer in the county. The HCSO is headquartered in Madisonville, Kentucky.

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Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a court order that authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest a person. Arrest warrants are typically issued when a person has been charged with a crime and has failed to appear in court or has violated the terms of their release.

Arrest warrants can be issued for a variety of offenses, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The severity of the offense will determine the type of arrest warrant that is issued.

There are two types of arrest warrants:

• Bench warrants: A bench warrant is issued by a judge when a person fails to appear in court for a scheduled hearing. Bench warrants are typically issued for minor offenses, such as traffic violations or misdemeanors.
• Arrest warrants: An arrest warrant is issued by a judge or magistrate when there is probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime. Arrest warrants are typically issued for more serious offenses, such as felonies.

How to Find a Warrant in Hopkins County

To find a warrant in Hopkins County, Kentucky, you can:

1. Visit the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office website and click on the "Warrant Search" link.
2. Enter the name of the person you are searching for in the search field.
3. Click on the "Search" button.

The search results will display a list of all active arrest warrants for the person you searched for. The results will include the warrant number, the name of the person the warrant is for, the charge(s) the person is wanted for, and the date the warrant was issued.

You can also contact the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office at (270) 821-8200 to inquire about a warrant.

Process of Obtaining Mugshots

Mugshots are photographs of individuals who have been arrested and booked into jail. Mugshots are typically taken at the jail or police station where the individual was arrested.

The process of obtaining mugshots varies from state to state. In some states, mugshots are public records and can be obtained by anyone who requests them. In other states, mugshots are only released to the media or to law enforcement agencies.

In Hopkins County, Kentucky, mugshots are public records and can be obtained by anyone who requests them. To obtain a mugshot, you can:

1. Visit the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office website and click on the "Mugshots" link.
2. Browse through the mugshots or search for a specific individual by name.

The mugshots will include the name of the individual, the date of arrest, and the charge(s) the individual was arrested for.

Availability of Mugshots

The availability of mugshots varies from state to state. In some states, mugshots are public records and can be obtained by anyone who requests them. In other states, mugshots are only released to the media or to law enforcement agencies.

In Kentucky, mugshots are public records and can be obtained by anyone who requests them. However, there are some restrictions on the use of mugshots. For example, mugshots cannot be used for commercial purposes without the consent of the individual pictured in the mugshot.

Bail Bonds

A bail bond is a type of security that is used to release a person from jail before their trial. When a person is arrested, they are typically taken to jail and held until their trial date. However, a person can be released from jail before their trial if they post bail.

Bail is typically set by a judge. The amount of bail will depend on the severity of the offense, the person's criminal history, and their ties to the community.

There are two types of bail bonds:

• Surety bonds: A surety bond is a bond that is issued by a bail bondsman. The bail bondsman will charge a fee for the bond, which is typically 10% of the total amount of the bond.
• Cash bonds: A cash bond is a bond that is paid in cash. The full amount of the bond must be paid to the court in order for the person to be released from jail.

How to Post a Bond in Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office

To post a bond in Hopkins County, Kentucky, you can:

1. Contact a bail bondsman. There are a number of bail bondsmen who operate in Hopkins County. You can find a list of bail bondsmen on the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office website.
2. Pay the bail bondsman the fee for the bond. The fee is typically 10% of the total amount of the bond.
3. The bail bondsman will then file the bond with the court. Once the bond is filed, the person will be released from jail.

You can also post a cash bond by paying the full amount of the bond to the court.

Most Wanted List

The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office maintains a list of the county’s most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for a variety of crimes, including felonies and misdemeanors.

To view the Hopkins County Most Wanted list, you can visit the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office website. The list includes the name and photograph of each fugitive, as well as the charges they are wanted for.

If you have information about the whereabouts of a fugitive on the Most Wanted list, you can contact the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office at (270) 821-8200.

Sex Offender Registry

The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office provides a Sex Offender Registry in accordance with Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 179.410. The registry contains information about individuals who have been convicted of certain sexual offenses, including:

• Rape
• Sodomy
• Sexual abuse
• Indecent exposure
• Child pornography

The purpose of the registry is to protect the public by providing information about individuals who pose a risk of sexual re-offense. The registry is available to the public online and can be searched by name, address, or zip code.

To search the Hopkins County Sex Offender Registry, visit the Sheriff’s Office website and click on the "Sex Offender Registry" link. You can then search for a specific offender by name, address, or zip code.

The registry includes the following information about each offender:

• Name
• Address
• Date of birth
• Photograph
• Physical description
• Offense(s) for which the offender was convicted
• Risk level (low, moderate, or high)

The risk level is determined by a number of factors, including the offender’s criminal history, the nature of the offense(s) they were convicted of, and their mental health status.

If you have any questions about the Sex Offender Registry, you can contact the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office at (270) 821-8200.

Hopkins County Sex Offender Registry

Location and Contact Details

• Address: 56 North Main Street, Madisonville, Kentucky 42431
• Phone: 270-821-5661
• Fax: 270-825-5014
• Website: https://www.hopkinscountysheriff.com