LeFlore County Arrest Records

In LeFlore County, Oklahoma, arrest records refer to official documents concerning arrest-related activities within the county. The LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. It conducts arrests, records arrests, and keeps detained persons at the LeFlore County Jail.

Residents may obtain arrest records by submitting a request to the arresting agency. Alternatively, they may be part of crime-related public documents. For instance, LeFlore County court records typically include arrest information like the arrest charges, warrant, and bond amount. Rap sheets and inmate records also provide access to arrest information.

Are Arrest Records Public in LeFlore County?

Under the Oklahoma Public Records Act, LeFlore County arrest records are publicly accessible. This means the public may view or obtain copies of such records from designated government entities. These entities must provide options for the public to obtain records. Such options may include online search platforms and mail-in or in-person requests. Citizens seeking to obtain records must fulfill the agency's specific requirements.

However, some arrest records are not open to the public. Oklahoma state laws generally exempt records that, if disclosed, will violate an individual's right to safety or privacy. Examples of non-public arrest records include:

• Arrest records that may reveal the crime victim's information.
• Expunged or sealed arrest records.
• Audio or video recording that reveals confidential information about the arresting officer, minors, or bystanders.
• Arrest information that may compromise an ongoing investigation or prosecution.

LeFlore County Arrest Statistics

As of December 2024, there is no information on arrests conducted within LeFlore County. However, the FBI Uniform Crime Report website provides statewide arrest statistics for Oklahoma. According to the report, the state reported 100,758 arrests in 2019.

No incarceration data for inmates is held in LeFlore County's correctional centers. However, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections revealed 24,792 inmates in the state-level correctional centers.

Find LeFlore County Arrest Records

In LeFlore County, interested parties may find arrest records by contacting the county sheriff's office. The sheriff allows in-person or mail requests for records in their custody. To obtain arrest records, inquirers must submit a request during open hours at:

LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office
100 South Church Street
P.O. Box 129
Poteau, OK 74953
Phone: (918) 647-2317
Fax: (918) 647-2774
lcso400@hotmail.com

In contrast, inquirers may use inmate records to find arrest information. Such records typically contain arrest data, such as the arrestee’s name, criminal charges, arrest date and location, booking date, arresting agency, and bond amount.

In order to obtain inmate records, inquirers may use an online search portal maintained by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. The platform contains information on offenders serving time in the state's correctional institutions. To view records on the platform, users must provide the inmate names.

Likewise, inquirers may get inmate records using the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ inmate locator. The platform provides data on inmates in federal penal institutions. To access records on the platform, users must input the inmate's name or prison identification number.

LeFlore County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

LeFlore County arrest records are quite distinct from criminal records in the following ways:

The records provide different information

Arrest records contain information created about an arrest event. The record may include arrest warrant information and post-arrest events like bond amount and the booking date. However, criminal records consist of an individual's criminal history. Citizens may find information on arrests and court activities in criminal records.

The records are under the purview of different agencies

Local law enforcement agencies are the primary custodians of arrest information. The agencies create and disclose the records to interested parties. In contrast, criminal records are under the purview of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations. The agency creates criminal records by gathering crime data from all different agencies.

The records cause different social implications.

Arrest records do not reveal whether the arrestee is guilty of the charges. However, criminal records indicate that the court tried and convicted the offender. Some criminal convictions may negatively impact the offender's personal life and career.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In LeFlore County, arrest records will remain on public files unless you expunge or seal them. Arrestees may expunge their record by following the standard legal procedure. For instance, expunging records may require sending a petition to a court of competent jurisdiction.

Who is eligible to expunge arrest records in LeFlore County?

Per 22 OK Stat § 18v2 (2023), arrestees are eligible to expunge arrest records if:

• The appellate court reversed the judgment and dismissed the case
• They were wrongly arrested due to identity theft or misappropriation
• They were charged with a felony or misdemeanor, but the charges were dismissed.
• They have completed the sentence and have no pending felony or misdemeanor charges
• They were acquitted by the court.
• They were minors at the time of the offense and had already received a pardon.
• They received a full pardon from the governor.

LeFlore County Arrest Warrants

In LeFlore County, arrest warrants are court documents that authorize peace officers to arrest suspected offenders. Court judges may issue arrest warrants when peace officers present evidence that a crime occurred. The judge will then issue a warrant calling for the offender's arrest.

Arrest warrants issued in LeFlore County may include the following details:

• The defendant’s full name, known aliases, and physical features
• Arrest charges
• Warrant document number.
• Warrant issuance date and location.
• The arresting agency's name
• The court judge's signature.

Do LeFlore County Arrest Warrants Expire?

LeFlore County arrest warrant will remain active unless the defendant is arrested or the court nullifies it. Note that the statute of limitation does not affect the validity of an arrest warrant. To find active warrants, interested parties must contact the local law enforcement agency or the court that issued them.