Osage County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Osage County, Oklahoma, are generated by the Osage County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies within Osage County when they apprehend individuals.

The Osage County Sheriff's Office is the custodian of Osage County arrest records. Nonetheless, these documents may also be accessible through other law enforcement agencies or as part of Osage County court records.

The Osage County Jail is the primary detention facility in Osage County. However, depending on the type of crime and the age of the offenders, law enforcement may transfer convicts to state, federal, or juvenile detention facilities outside Osage County.

Are Arrest Records Public in Osage County?

Yes, Osage County arrest records are publicly accessible. Chapter 51, Section 24A.8 of the Oklahoma Statutes mandates public access to Osage County arrest records and those of other Oklahoma counties unless the courts restrict access to such documents or information. However, Oklahoma laws exempt public access to information that may lead to a violation of privacy rights or endanger public peace. For instance, there are restrictions to public access to Osage County arrest records relating to juveniles, ongoing investigations, sealed or expunged records, medical and mental health, victim information, law enforcement personnel, national security, and personally identifying information such as Social Security Numbers and financial account details.

Access to exempted arrest records is limited to the subjects of the records and individuals with legal authorization or clearance. For documents and information about Osage County arrests, requesters can call, visit, mail, or send email to the Osage County Sheriff's Office at:

Osage County Sheriff's Office
900 Saint Paul Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-3535
(918) 287-6011
Email: info@ocso.net.

Osage County Arrest Statistics

The FBI arrest statistics show a decline in reported arrest incidents in Osage County in 2023. In 2022, the Osage County Sheriff's Office and other Uniform Crime Reporting Program participating law enforcement agencies reported 541 arrests to the UCR database. This figure decreased to 336 incidents in 2023. Between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023, drug/narcotic violations, simple assaults, and DUIs were the most common arrest incidents within Osage County; they accounted for over 48% of reported arrests within Osage County, as shown by the table below.

Find Osage County Arrest Records

Osage County arrest record seekers should call or visit the Osage County Sheriff's Office and request access to arrest records. Also, inquirers can:

• Log into the Osage County Current Inmates Page and view the arrest records of Osage County Jail inmates.
• Register and log into the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Information Request Portal and search for Osage County arrest information through criminal records
• Download Criminal History Request Forms, fill them out, enclose check/money order payments to cover costs indicated on the application form (cash and credit card payment are acceptable for in-person submissions), and submit them by fax, mail, or in-person to:

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
6600 N. Harvey
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: (405) 879-2503

Furthermore, Osage County arrest records may be accessible as part of Osage County criminal court records. Interested individuals should search for Osage County arrest records through the Oklahoma Courts Network Cases Search Portal or call or visit the Osage County Clerk of Court at:

Osage County Clerk of Court
Osage County Courthouse
600 Grandview Avenue, Room 304,
Pawhuska, OK 74056
Phone: (918) 287-4104

Osage County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Osage County arrests and criminal records play important roles during criminal investigations. However, they serve different purposes.

Arrest records are law enforcement documents that detail specific events. They provide information about arrestees and the circumstances of their arrests. However, having an Osage County arrest record does not confirm that an individual is guilty of a crime.

Osage County criminal records are official histories of criminal acts and their trials within Osage County courts. They encompass Osage County arrest records and other documents relating to criminal trials within the county. A criminal record is evidence that the owner is guilty of a criminal act.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information stays on records indefinitely unless the courts seal or remove them. Title 22, Section 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes grants Osage County arrest records owners the right to petition the Osage County District Court to seal or expunge arrest records if:

• There are no charges, or the arrest results in dismissal or acquittal
• The arrestee completes a deferred sentence
• The arrest is for an eligible misdemeanor or a non-violent felony
• The owner of the arrest record receives an official pardon.

Also, a petitioner must observe the following waiting periods before applying for sealing or removal of arrest warrants in Osage County:

• Arrests without charges - no waiting period; record owners can petition for expungement immediately after the statute of limitations expires.
• Dismissals and Acquittals - immediately after the judge pronounces the judgment.
• Deferred sentence for a misdemeanor - one year after completing a deferred adjudication program, and there are no pending criminal charges.
• Deferred sentence for non-violent felony - five years after the owner of the record completes a deferred sentence program.
• Misdemeanors - five years after completing the sentence for the offense (including probation period).
• Felony convictions - five years after completing the sentence for the crime (including probation).

Osage County Arrest Warrants

Osage County arrest warrants are court documents granting law enforcement the authority to take individuals into custody. In Osage County, judges will issue arrest warrants if law enforcement provides evidence of arrestable acts. Also, the courts may issue arrest warrants under several other circumstances. For instance, an Osage County District or Municipal Court judge may issue an arrest warrant if a person disregards court orders, violates terms of release, or fails to appear for legal trials for a crime.

An Osage County arrest warrant must contain the following information to be valid:

• Full name and sufficient details to identify the subject
• Description of the offense against the individual
• Sections of Oklahoma Statutes the subject allegedly violated
• An affidavit or statement of probable cause from law enforcement
• Date and time of issuance of the warrant
• Authorization by the court instructing law enforcement to take the subject into custody
• Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Jurisdiction of the issuing court
• Directions on how law enforcement should execute the warrant.

Do Osage County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Osage County arrest records do not expire but remain active until law enforcement apprehends the wanted individuals, the court recalls them, or the case is resolved. However, depending on the nature of the crime leading to the arrest warrant, if there is a statute of limitation that defines the time frame for filing charges and obtaining an arrest warrant, the court will not issue warrants outside this period. Also, an Osage County arrest warrant may become invalid if it lacks probable cause or does not provide crucial information, such as the charges against the subject or other errors.