Creek County Arrest Records

According to Oklahoma Statutes, Title 21, Section 21-4, individuals can be arrested for committing a felony, misdemeanor, or infarction within the jurisdiction. A felony is generally a severe violation of the law and is often punishable by penitentiary confinement or death. Other minor offenses are classified as misdemeanors.

In Creek County, Oklahoma, anyone caught or reported for committing any of these crimes may be seized and taken into custody by a law enforcement authority. This apprehension becomes vital when probable cause exists to justify the person's involvement in the said offense. Upon arrest, the suspect is transported to a local police station or county jail for booking, interrogation, and other pertinent criminal procedures.

Booking involves documenting the arrestee's biographical information, biometrics, and other relevant data and compiling them to create an official file termed an "arrest record". Consequently, these documents are required during court proceedings and when creating other official documents, such as the Creek County court records.

Arrests are only the first entry into the criminal justice system, provided the defendant is released on bail or bond conditions. Otherwise, they may be presented in court for an initial arraignment and subsequent legal proceedings until a final verdict is issued. Individuals should note that each arresting agency is responsible for keeping and disseminating arrest information according to the set rules and statutes.

Are Arrest Records Public in Creek County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Creek County. Oklahoma Public Records Act, 51 O.S. §24 A.1, codifies the people's right to inspect or reproduce records generated during government activities, including arrests. Per this statute, interested parties may query the arresting agency in person, via mail, and through other provided resources to access Creek County arrest records.

However, this act does not guarantee the accessibility of every record type. The public's right to peruse arrest records does not apply to certain statutory confidential information. This includes:

• Juvenile arrest records
• Records containing articles of nudity
• Confidential medical information
• Records containing the personal identity and information of crime witnesses
• Personal information, such as Social Security numbers, government-issued identification numbers, and financial information.
• Records where disclosure may jeopardize a person's safety or fair chance at justice
• Personal information of domestic violence and sex crimes victims
• Records containing sensitive details of an ongoing criminal investigation or prosecution

Still, authorized entities may have specified access to sealed or restricted records.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

The Creek County Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and other arresting agencies are expected to provide the following arrest information to members of the public:

• The arrestee's personal information, such as their name, race, sex, and age
• Inmae ID
• Booked date
• Residing City
• Arresting agency
• Court date
• Charges, including charge description and degree
• Bail amounts

Creek County Arrest Statistics

According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) 's Annual Arrest Publication, Creek County reported 597 arrests in 2020. Adults made up 97.4% (563) of these arrests, and 129 of these arrests were drug-related. Meanwhile, index crimes resulted in 69 arrests involving adults and juveniles. On the other hand, alcohol violations accounted for 122 arrests.

Find Creek County Arrest Records

Finding Creek County arrest records typically involves querying the local law enforcement authorities that may have handled and documented the arrests. Meanwhile, the county jails usually maintain jail records and inmate search databases detailing reasons a person was arrested and held in confinement. Individuals can view and review pertinent information, such as charges, booked date, location where the arrested person is held, and possibly release information.

To begin an arrest record search at the Creek County Sheriff's office, interested parties should approach the records division. The office is responsible for maintaining and addressing requests for open records.

Arrest records and incident reports can be requested in person at reasonable times during business hours. Nevertheless, members of the public and media houses may also submit such requests in writing, including pertinent details of the incident and the arrested person's name, via email to sheriff@Creekcountyso.com.

The request is expected to also describe the records being requested, indicate the name of the person making the request, specify whether the request is personal or for business use, and include a telephone number and a mailing address to be contacted when the report is ready. Still, certain reports are only emailed or released by order of a subpoena.

Aside from crime victims (who are entitled to one free copy of the incident report), all other requesters, including the arrestee may be charged an established fee for copies or additional requests. However, crime victims must appear in person, with an acceptable form of identity verification, to pick up the report.

Members of the public can also explore other options provided by the Sheriff's office, such as the Inmate Search tool to find details of recent intakes, including their booked date, bail amount, changes, and offense type. Users can sort the search using the inmate's name. Aside from the Sheriff's office, local police departments in specific cities, such as the Supalpa Police Department, provide dedicated methods for requesting and obtaining police reports.

People looking for information about an individual's arrest and subsequent conviction in state prison should access the Offender Lookup tool provided by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Users can search the database using the inmate's name, Oklahoma Department of Correction number, or date of birth. The web tool displays vital information such as the current facility, reception date, conviction date, original offense, parole date, and term. It also shows the person's mugshot, physical profile, and physical descriptors. Further inmate inquiries should be directed to the ODC at (405) 425-2570 or toll-free at (866) 363-1119.

Federal arrestees at the Bureau of Prison can be located using the BOP's Inmate Locator. Likewise, users can utilize the Online Detainee Locator System to find anyone arrested within Creek County and detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Free Arrest Record Search in Creek County

The following free resources are vital in finding the whereabouts of an arrested person within Creek County:

• The Creek County Sheriff's online inmate search database
• Oklahoma On-Demand Court Records Search tool
• The Offender Lookup tool provided by the ODC
• The BOP's Inmate Locator

Finally, users may explore the free arrest record search tools provided by third-party, public records to view arrest records at no fee. These records are usually pooled from diverse law enforcement agencies, like the Creek County Sheriff's Office and local police departments. However, retrieving comprehensive case information may attract a nominal fee.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Indefinitely. Generally, arrests remain on an individual's record, except they are expunged following a court petition and approval. In some cases, such as when someone was wrongfully arrested or charged due to misappropriating the defendant's name or other identification, the district court may expunge the arrest record immediately per 22 O.S. § 19.

Expunge Creek County Arrest Records

Most eligible arrest records for expungement are usually irretrievable once the district court and corresponding authorities approve the related motions. However, an expungement is not the only process of gaining relief from a conviction. Affected individuals may also apply to seal their records and retrieve them from public databases.

In Creek County, defendants are only permitted by Oklahoma law to expunge or seal their arrest records if they fulfill the requirements of eligibility as stated in 22 O.S. § 18(A). A few of these requirements include the following:

• The defendant has been acquitted.
• The conviction was reversed by a court of competent jurisdiction or subsequently dismissed by the prosecuting agency
• The factual innocence of the arrestee was determined by the use of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) evidence after conviction
• The arrestee was given a full pardon by the Governor
• The defendant was arrested, but the prosecuting agency declined to file any charges against them, and the statute of limitations has expired
• The subject was under eighteen years of age at the time the crime was committed and has received a full pardon
• The arrestee was charged with a misdemeanor or felony, but charges were appropriately dismissed following the successful completion of a delayed sentence or deferred judgment. The subject has never been convicted of a felony, has no misdemeanor or felony charges, and at least one (1) year has passed since the charge was dismissed

Under Section 991(c), the courts may issue a deferred sentence to an arrestee. In this case, the applicant may expunge the plea and update the case disposition to read "Not guilty, case dismissed". However, this act does not completely expunge the individual's arrest record, meaning that certain parts of the record are still publicly accessible.

An expungement process typically begins with filing an expungement petition at the district court where the case was filed and adjudicated. Once filed, the court clerk may serve the petition to the arresting agency, the prosecuting agency, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Each agency is expected to file an objection, if any, before the hearing date. If approved, the court may issue a notice to relevant law enforcement (maintaining the arrest records) to immediately retrieve the individual's arrest information from public search databases.

On the other hand, one may file an expungement petition directly (also called an order of dismissal) to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation or the local law enforcement agency that carried out the arrest. The OSBI may request the applicant's name, social security number, date of birth, the offenses they were charged with, the date of arrest, and the disposition (end result) of the arrest and/or charges in court.

This process may attract a service charge of $150, payable to the court or local law enforcement agencies. Expungement of an arrest record usually takes about a month after the order and the required payment are received. However, the process may vary based on the applicant's peculiar situation. Hence, the OSBI advises petitioners to seek legal counsel or hire an attorney for better interest representation in court.

Creek County Arrest Warrants

A Creek County arrest warrant is a legal directive signed by a pressing judge or respectable court standing authorizing a peace officer to seize and restrict a named individual's freedom of movement pending court appearance. Warrants are generally issued when there is an existing probable cause via an affidavit submitted by an affiant, suggesting that the person arrested has violated a penal code, court order, or parole/probationary conditions.

The arrest warrant typically includes the name of the subject for whom the warrant is issued, the offense committed, time and date of issuance, warrant information, bail amount, if necessary, the issuing officer's name, the title of office, and signature. However, an arrest may be conducted within Creek County without an arrest warrant, provided it meets the specified conditions under 22 O.S. § 196.

Do Creek County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants issued in Creek County do not expire unless the subject willingly surrenders. Nevertheless, the warrant may be quashed or recalled upon specific legal grounds or administrative error.