McClain County Arrest Records

McClain County, Oklahoma, arrest records are official recordings of arrests conducted within the county. Such records may include these details:

• The arrestee’s personal information, including names, addresses, and physical features.
• Arrest details, including charges, date, time, and location.
• Physical evidence.
• Booking information
• Bond amount.

Arrest occurs when law enforcement officers apprehend people who violate state or federal statutes. The arrested person is held in the McClain County Jail.

Local law enforcement agencies generate and release arrest records to interested parties upon request. For example, the McClain County Sheriff’s Office may issue arrest reports to record seekers. Arrest records are also important parts of other public documents. For example, citizens may find arrest information in McClain County court records and criminal background documents.

Are Arrest Records Public in McClain County?

McClain County arrest records are mostly publicly accessible unless they include information exempt under state laws. The Oklahoma Open Records Act governs public access to arrest records. Under state law, public members can inspect and obtain copies of such documents from custodian agencies. The agencies may provide options for obtaining documents. Citizens seeking to access records must fulfill the requirements for using the request options.

However, state laws allow custodian agencies to redact or withhold certain portions of arrest records. Exempted arrest records may contain sensitive or confidential information. Examples of such records include:

• Information that is sealed or expunged by court orders or statutes.
• Arrest information that may compromise an ongoing investigation or prosecution
• Video or audio recordings that contain confidential data about minors, arresting officers, or complainants.
• Arrest documents that may disclose a crime victim’s personal information.

McClain County Arrest Statistics

As of December 2024, there are no statistics reports for arrests conducted in McClain County. However, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report maintains a state-level statistics report for Oklahoma. The report revealed that Oklahoma’s law enforcement agencies reported 100,758 arrests in 2019.

There are also no incarceration statistics for McClain County’s correctional centers. However, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections revealed that the state’s correctional facilities housed 24,792 inmates as of November 27, 2023.

Find McClain County Arrest Records

Interested parties can find McClain County arrest records by sending a written request to the county sheriff’s office at:

McClain County Sheriff's Office
121 North 2nd Avenue
Purcell, OK 7308
Phone: (405) 527-2141

The written request must contain arrest-related information, such as the arrestee’s name, incident date, and charges. Inquirers must pay $0.25 per page to obtain physical copies of the record.

Inmate records are an alternative resource for finding information on McClain County arrests. These records generally include arrest data like the arrestee’s name, mugshots, booking number and date, and the arrest charges.

The McClain County Sheriff’s website hosts an online search platform for inmates in the county jail. Inquirers must provide the inmate's name to view records on the platform.

In contrast, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections maintains a searchable portal for inmates in the state’s correctional centers. To view records on the portal, users must input relevant search data, such as the inmate's name, DOC number, and birthdate.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, via the inmate locator, also maintains online access to inmate records. Users must input the inmate's name or identification number to access records on the platform.

McClain County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

McClain County arrest records differ from criminal records in terms of contents, custodial agency, and social implications. Based on content, arrest records typically cover details, such as the arrestee’s information, arrest charges, and arrest date and time. However, criminal records provide information on an individual’s criminal past. The record may include arrests, court activities, and incarceration durations.

The records are also different based on their custodial agency. Custodial agencies maintain public records and may disclose them to interested parties. Law enforcement agencies are the custodians of arrest records. However, criminal records are under the purview of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In McClain County, arrest information remains on your records until it is sealed or expunged. Arrestees must follow standard procedures to seal or expunge their records. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations also expunges arrest records that meet the legal requirements.

Who is eligible to expunge arrest records in McClain County?

Under Oklahoma state laws, you are eligible to expunge arrest records if:

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

McClain County Arrest Warrants

McClain County arrest warrants are court documents that empower peace officers to arrest suspected offenders. The court judge issues a warrant after receiving a complaint from an arresting officer. The complaint must provide evidence of the offender’s crimes or intention to commit a crime.

In McClain County, arrest warrants must include information on the following:

• The defendant’s information, including name, aliases, address, and physical features.
• Criminal charges and description
• Warrant issuance date and location.
• Warrant identifying number.
• A statement calling for the arrest of the defendant.
• Court judge’s signature

Do McClain County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, McClain County arrest warrants do not expire. Moreover, they remain active until the defendant is arrested or the court nullifies them. Interested parties can look up active warrants through the court that issued them or the local law enforcement agency.