Carter County Arrest Records

Arrests in Carter County, Oklahoma occur when law enforcement officers in the county believe based on probable cause that an individual committed a crime. Arrested persons in the county are held at the primary detention facility, the Carter County Jail, which is maintained by the Carter County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office is also responsible for generating and maintaining Carter County arrests records.

Sometimes, arrest records are considered part of Carter County court records because they provide the basis for criminal court proceedings. This is when someone is arrested, and the case is taken to court. In this situation, the proceedings will be documented in Carter County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Carter County?

In Carter County, Oklahoma, arrest records are generally considered public records and may be accessed by the public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. However, certain types of information may be exempt from public disclosure. They include information that could jeopardize an ongoing investigation, endanger individuals, sensitive information (medical records, financial details, Social Security Number, etc.), or violate privacy rights may be withheld. Additionally, records involving juveniles or those sealed by a court order are not publicly accessible.

Carter County Arrest Statistics

According to the Crime Statistics Division of Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, in 2023, Carter County recorded 114 arrests, including 25 violent crime arrests and 119 property crime arrests. For the violent crimes, there were five for rape, two for robbery, and 18 for aggravated assault. There were no murder arrests. The property crime arrests included 23 for burglary, 80 for larceny, 14 for motor vehicle theft, and two for arson.

Find Carter County Arrest Records

There are county-level, state, and federal resources with Carter County arrest records and inmate information.

• The Carter County inmate search provides details on inmates in the county jail. The information provided includes name, sex, race, date of birth, address, book date, release date, and charge description.
• Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) Offender Lookup provides information on inmates held in state facilities. You may search inmate information by name, DOC number, and date of birth.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator assists with locating federal incarcerated inmates. It may be searched by name and number.

Carter County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

In Carter County, arrest records and criminal records serve different purposes. Arrest records document when an individual is taken into custody. They include personal information, arrest details, charges, and booking information. They do not indicate guilt or the outcome of legal proceedings.

On the other hand, criminal records provide a comprehensive history of an individual’s interactions with the criminal justice system. They include arrest records, charges, court proceedings, dispositions (outcomes), sentences, and parole information. These records offer a complete overview from arrest through final resolution.

In summary, arrest records are a part of the broader criminal records, which detail the entire legal process and its outcomes.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Oklahoma, by the Criminal Procedure Law, arrests remain on a person’s record indefinitely unless they are expunged. Arrest information may be removed by expungement, which requires a legal process and meeting specific eligibility criteria.

Expunging records in Carter County involves a legal process to remove, seal, or restrict access to certain records. Under Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes, any of the following individuals are eligible for expungement:

• Persons found not guilty of charges.
• If the charges were dismissed.
• If no charges were filed against the person within a particular time after the arrest.
• Persons who have completed a deferred sentence and the charges were dismissed.
• Persons granted a full pardon by the Governor.
• Persons who were under 18 years old at the time of the offense and have no subsequent charges.
• If ten years have passed since the completion of the person’s sentence for a non-violent felony and they have not been convicted of any other offense.
• Persons convicted of a misdemeanor and have not been convicted of any other offense for a minimum of seven years.

Eligible persons may take the following steps to expunge their records:

• Gather all necessary documents, including court records, proof of charge dismissal, or documentation of a completed deferred sentence.
• File a petition for expungement at the Carter County District Court. The petition should include your personal information, details of the arrest, and the legal grounds for expungement.
• Serve a copy of the petition to the OSBI, the district attorney’s office, and any other relevant law enforcement agencies.
• Attend the court hearing, where a judge will review the petition and any objections from the notified parties.
• If the judge grants the expungement, an order will be issued to seal or remove the records. This order must be sent to all relevant agencies to ensure the records are expunged from their databases.

Carter County Arrest Warrants

Carter County arrest warrants are legal documents issued by a judge authorizing law enforcement officers to arrest an individual suspected of committing a crime. In obtaining an arrest warrant, the officer must show probable cause in an affidavit detailing the evidence and reasons the judge or magistrate should issue the warrant.

An arrest warrant in Carter County includes the following information:

• Identifying information of the person to be arrested, such as full name, date of birth, and physical description.
• A detailed description of the charges or offenses.
• A statement of the facts establishing probable cause for the arrest.
• The signature of the issuing judge or magistrate.
• The date the warrant was issued.
• Conditions for bail, if applicable.

Once a warrant is issued, law enforcement officers are authorized to locate and arrest the individual named in the warrant, and they must follow legal procedures to ensure the proper execution of the arrest and protection of the individual’s rights.

Do Carter County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Carter County, arrest warrants generally do not expire. Once issued, an arrest warrant remains active until the individual named in the warrant is apprehended, the warrant is quashed by the court, or it is otherwise resolved.