Lincoln County Arrest Records

Law enforcement officers create two records anytime a person is arrested in Lincoln County. The first is called arrest records, which an arresting officer generates upon the arrest of a suspect with or without a warrant. The arrest record contains the suspect's arrest information, facts surrounding the arrest, including the offense committed by the defendant, and the charges. The arresting officer ensures an arrest record is entered into the law enforcement database and forwarded to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for maintenance.

The second record created after an arrest is the Lincoln County court records. This record is generated if the case is taken to court. It contains information about the defendant and judicial processes leading up to sentencing. Both arrest and court records are publicly available upon request. Record seekers can find them online or in person at the record custodian offices during business hours.

Are Arrest Records Public in Lincoln County?

Yes, arrest records in Lincoln County are public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. According to Okla. Stat. tit. 51 § 24A.8, law enforcement agencies in Lincoln County are required to make arrest records accessible to the public. These records may include details such as the arrestee's description, facts surrounding the arrest, a chronological list of incidents, radio logs, conviction information, warrant disposition, crime summaries, and jail registers, all open for public inspection and copying. The Oklahoma Open Records Act discourages the disclosure of the following records:

• Juvenile arrest records
• An offender's personal medical information
• Arrest records whose release will identify alleged victims of sex crimes or domestic violence
• Any audio or video recording that reveals a law enforcement officer's death, especially if the death occurred while the officer was performing their official duties.
• An arrest record whose release would materially compromise an ongoing criminal investigation or prosecution.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public arrest records contain the following information:

• The inmate's photograph and complete name
• The offender's race, sex, and residential address
• Booking date and time
• Charges

Lincoln County Arrest Statistics

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) gathers arrest data from all law enforcement agencies statewide and publishes it on the Crime Statistics portal. According to the portal, approximately 501 individuals were arrested in Lincoln County in 2024. Of these, 173 were involved in crimes against persons, 276 committed property-related offenses, and 52 were arrested for crimes against society.

Find Lincoln County Arrest Records

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) has facilities scattered across the state where individuals can obtain copies of Lincoln County arrest records for a fee. The record staff will require basic information sufficient enough to locate the desired record. The ODOC also issues Lincoln County arrest records online using the OK Offender Lookup. The search parameters are OK DOC number, first name, last name, and date of birth.

Inquirers can obtain arrest records of Lincoln County offenders housed in federal prisons from law enforcement agencies. Most of these agencies, like the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and the United States Capitol Police (USCP), have online databases where individuals can find arrest records without charges. The USCP specifically accepts mail requests by encouraging individuals to send a completed Request Form to their office, which is located at:

United States Capitol Police
Reports Processing Section
119 D Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20510

It is important to note that not all federal agencies issue their arrest records to members of the public. For example, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides access to their arrest records online, by mail, or through approved channelers to only individuals named on the records. The service fee is $ 18, and the acceptable forms of payment are certified checks, money orders, or credit cards.

Free Arrest Record Search in Lincoln County

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office provides an Inmate Search tool that allows requesters to access arrest information for currently incarcerated individuals at no cost. Searches can be conducted using a name, or users can browse the inmate list to locate specific records. Alternatively, third-party platforms offer access to free arrest records. However, these portals may have limitations that make the information less useful. To obtain detailed arrest reports, users must pay a fee.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

According to Okla. Stat. tit. 51 § 24A.8(13)(C), law enforcement agencies are permitted to retain their records, including arrest records, for as long as they are required for administrative purposes. During this retention period, arrest records will be available to the public except when record holders have expunged them.

Expunge Lincoln County Arrest Records

An expungement is the sealing of a person's arrest record to prevent members of the public from accessing them. Individuals who want to expunge their entire arrest records if they meet the requirements stated in 22 OK Stat. § 18. Those who are eligible can send a Petition for Expungement Form to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). The processing fee is $150, payable by cashier's checks or money orders.

Lincoln County Arrest Warrants

A Lincoln County magistrate will issue an arrest warrant if it is determined from a complaint that there is probable cause to believe a defendant has committed a crime (22 OK Stat § 171). The arrest warrant must be in writing and contain the name of the state, the magistrate's signature, and a command that the defendant be arrested (22 OK Stat § 172). Per 22 O.S. § 173, an arrest warrant must:

• Specify the defendant's name. The magistrate can designate any name if the actual name is unknown
• State an offense for which the arrest warrant was issued
• State the time the warrant was issued and the county, city, or town where it was issued
• State the bail amount
• Have the magistrate's signature with the name of their office

Do Lincoln County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Lincoln County arrest warrants have no expiration date. Once issued, they remain active indefinitely until executed. Since these warrants do not expire, law enforcement officers can enforce them anytime, regardless of how long they were issued.