Kentucky Mugshot Removal & Expungement Guide
How mugshot removal, expungement, and record sealing actually work under Kentucky law.
Kentucky bans commercial use of a booking or inmate photo if removing it requires a fee or other consideration, under KRS § 61.8746. It gives you a right of action in Circuit Court, including an injunction, costs, and attorney's fees — but the statute doesn't specify a mandatory removal window, so it functions as a fee-ban with a civil remedy rather than a fixed-deadline law.
Kentucky's expungement process splits between misdemeanors (KRS § 431.078) and most Class D felonies (KRS § 431.073), with a 2023 amendment allowing multiple qualifying felony expungements rather than just one.
- Misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses: 5 years after sentence or probation completion
- Most Class D felonies: 5 years after sentence completion or discharge from probation/parole
Locate every copy of your mugshot online
Kentucky arrest records are commonly scraped and republished across multiple commercial aggregators.
Send a direct removal request
If a site is charging a fee to remove your photo, that alone may violate KRS § 61.8746 — document any such request in writing.
Pursue search-engine de-indexing where the site won't cooperate
Since Kentucky doesn't set a mandatory removal window, de-indexing is often the more reliable path.
Petition for expungement where eligible
Since 2023, multiple qualifying Class D felonies can be expunged, not just one — worth checking even if you assumed you didn't qualify.
We handle removal cases in Kentucky the same way we handle every case: locating every copy of your mugshot online, filing takedown requests within 72 hours, pursuing search-engine de-indexing where publishers won't cooperate, and monitoring afterward for reappearances. Every case starts with a free analysis, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.
State law affects your legal options, but it doesn't determine which website is publishing your mugshot. See our site-by-site removal directory for site-specific removal steps once you know where your listing is.
This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws summarized here are current as of publication but change frequently — consult a licensed attorney in your state before relying on them for your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Kentucky mugshot sites legally charge a removal fee?
No. Under KRS § 61.8746, commercial use of a booking photo tied to a removal fee is prohibited, and you have a right of action in Circuit Court.
Does Kentucky require mugshot sites to remove my photo within a set time?
Not by a specific deadline — the statute bans the fee-for-removal practice and gives you a legal remedy, but doesn't set a fixed removal window.
Can I expunge more than one felony in Kentucky?
Yes, as of a 2023 amendment to KRS § 431.073 — multiple qualifying Class D felony convictions can now be expunged, where previously only one was allowed.
How long does mugshot removal take in Kentucky?
There's no statutory deadline to enforce, so it depends on the site. Our takedown requests typically go out within 72 hours, with de-indexing following in about 5-7 days.
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