Garvin County Arrest Records

The Garvin County Sheriff’s Office serves as the official custodian of the county’s arrest records. These records are typically created whenever a law-enforcement officer detains an individual—either following the issuance of a warrant or on probable cause that an Oklahoma criminal law or a municipal ordinance has been violated. The information contained in a Garvin County arrest record typically includes the arrestee’s name, date of birth, physical description, booking photograph, fingerprint classification, arrest location and date, charges, and bail or bond information. Once compiled, the data are uploaded to the statewide criminal-justice database, allowing other agencies and the courts to retrieve the information during criminal-history or court-record searches. Arrest information is typically featured in Garvin County court records for its relevance during prosecution or litigation.

Are Arrest Records Public in Garvin County?

Yes, The Oklahoma Open Records Act (ORA) guarantees public access to law enforcement agencies' arrest records. The goal is to ensure transparency and facilitate informed public participation in government. However, the ORA also outlines specific exceptions to arrest records that are considered confidential. For example, juvenile arrest records, inmate medical records, and documents associated with pending investigations are closed and exclusively available to eligible persons and organizations.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

The Okla. Stat. tit. 51 § 24A.8 highlights the types of arrest records Garvin County law enforcement agencies must should make public inspection and copying:

• Radio logs including dispatched calls
• Conviction information, including the convicted person’s name
• Facts about the arrest, including the arresting officer’s name and the cause of arrest.
• Audio and video recordings after redacting any portion that depicts nudity or identifies minors.
• Disposition of all warrants, including signed orders commanding a police officer to arrest a person
• A crime summary, including the summary of crimes reported by the agency and public calls for service.
• A description of the arrested person, including name, race, date of birth, sex, address, physical description, and occupation.
• A chronological list of all incidents (it should include the initial offense report information that shows date, offense, time, officer, location, and a summary of what happened)
• Jail registers, including jail booking information or jail blotter data, showing the prisoner’s name, description, date and cause of commitment, and the authority committing the prisoner.

Garvin County Arrest Statistics

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) provides public access to crime data through the Crime Statistics portal. According to the 2024 report, approximately 419 individuals were arrested for various offenses in Garvin County. Of these, around 102 were crimes against persons, 249 were property-related offenses, and 68 were crimes against society.

Find Garvin County Arrest Records

There are various options for seeking out Garvin county arrest records at federal, state and county levels. The processes differ with the custodians and are as outlined below:

County Level: Garvin County Sheriff’s Office

The Sheriff’s Office maintains a continually updated custody roster on its website under the "Detention Center" tab. The roster lists each detainee’s name, booking date, primary charge, bond amount, and release status. No registration or fee is required for basic viewing; however, official certified copies must be requested directly from the Sheriff’s Records Division during business hours and may incur copy fees authorized by the Oklahoma Open Records Act.

State Level: Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC)

• The ODOC’s Offender Lookup portal provides statewide custody and supervision information, including arrests that led to state charges or incarceration. Searches may be performed using the OK DOC number, last name, first name, or date of birth.
• Paper copies can be obtained at any ODOC facility; a written request, government-issued photo ID, and statutory copy fees are required.

Federal Sources

Free Arrest Record Search in Garvin County

Interested persons may find arrest records for free through the Garvin County Sheriff’s Office website. Inquirers may click ‘Detention Center’ in the top menu of the site to view a list of arrest records of individuals detained in the county jail. The site will display the arrestee’s name, charge, bond, arrest date, holds, and release date.

Privately run public-record websites aggregate arrest information from multiple jurisdictions and allow name-based searches at no charge for limited data sets. Comprehensive reports, cross-state coverage, or document downloads usually require a paid upgrade. Because third-party databases may contain outdated or incomplete information, facts obtained from such services should be independently verified with the Sheriff’s Office, ODOC, or the appropriate federal agency and treated as unofficial.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

According to Oklahoma. Stat. tit. 51 § 24A.8(13)(C), Garvin County law enforcement agencies must retain arrest records for as long as needed to meet administrative purposes. Any legal interaction resulting in an arrest, charge, or conviction is recorded permanently, even if the individual is later exonerated, unless they actively pursue and obtain an expungement.

Expunge Garvin County Arrest Records

Expungements allow Garvin County residents to seal their arrest records to prevent the public from accessing them. Individuals seeking to expunge their full arrest records are required to meet the requirements highlighted in 22 O.S. § 18. Those who want to expunge their plea after receiving a deferred sentence may do so under 22 O.S. § 991(c). Eligible persons may send a completed Petition for Expungement Form to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to have their arrest records expunged. A processing fee of $150 is required. Payments can be made by cashier’s checks or money orders. The processing time is usually one month.

Garvin County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is an order in writing in the name of the state that carries a magistrate's signature and commands a defendant's arrest (22 OK Stat. § 172). According to 22 OK Stat. § 171, a magistrate will typically issue an arrest warrant when a complaint verified by oath or affirmation shows reasonable grounds that a defendant committed a public offense. Arrest warrants typically contain the following information (22 OK Stat. § 173):

• The specific name of the defendant or a designated name
• The offense committed by the defendant
• The time the warrant is issued
• The county, city, or town where the warrant is issued

Do Garvin County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Garvin County, a warrant's duration or validity period varies depending on its type. An arrest warrant does not have a specific expiration date. It remains active until a police officer executes it by arresting the defendant.