The Bullitt County Detention Center is located in Shepherdsville and processes bookings from the Bullitt County Sheriff's Office, Shepherdsville Police Department, Mount Washington Police Department, and other local agencies. Booking records, including photographs and charge information, are publicly accessible under the Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870–61.884).

Bullitt County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Kentucky over the past two decades, driven by suburban migration from Louisville. The county's location along I-65, combined with relatively affordable housing compared to Jefferson County, has attracted families and commuters. Shepherdsville, the county seat, sits at the junction of I-65 and the Bernheim Forest area. Mount Washington, in the northeastern part of the county, has experienced particularly rapid residential development.

About Bullitt County

Bullitt County occupies a transitional zone between Louisville's southern suburbs and the rural knobs region of central Kentucky. The northern part of the county is heavily suburbanized, while the southern areas around Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest retain a more rural character. The county is also home to portions of Fort Knox along its western border. Lebanon Junction, Hillview, and Pioneer Village are smaller communities within the county. Bullitt County's rapid population growth has placed increasing demands on its infrastructure, including the detention center and court system.