Pontotoc County Arrest Records

Under 22 OK Stat § 186, an arrest is the act of taking a Pontotoc County resident into custody for them to answer for an alleged offense. The arresting officer is legally required to record any arrest made within the county. This record is typically sent to the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office and state law enforcement agencies for documentation. The Sheriff's Office will make the arrest information available to members of the public on their online portals per state law. An arrest record typically contains the arrested person's full name, race, age at the report, release date and time, arrest date and time, booking date and time, offense name, and offense number. Following an arrest, subsequent judicial proceedings may be documented in Pontotoc County court records, which are also available to the public.

Are Arrest Records Public in Pontotoc County?

Yes. The Oklahoma Open Records Act ensures public access to arrest records. This act authorizes all law enforcement agencies in Pontotoc County to make their arrest information available to members of the public upon request. However, some arrest records are not released to the public because they are deemed confidential. Only eligible individuals can access juvenile arrest records as well as documents relating to ongoing investigations and inmate health records.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

According to Okla. Stat. tit. 51 § 24A.8, Pontotoc County law enforcement agencies make the following arrest records and information available to the public:

• Disposition of all warrants
• Jail registers, including jail blotter data or booking information
• Radio communication logs with details of each dispatched call
• Arrest summary, including the arresting officer's name and the cause of the arrest
• Conviction information, including the names of individuals convicted of criminal offenses
• The description of the arrestee, including name, sex, race, date of birth, address, physical description, and occupation
• A crime summary that includes public calls for service by classification or nature and number and crime summary reports
• Incident lists that reveal initial offense report information such as date, time, offense, officer's name, general location, and a brief summary of the event

Pontotoc County Arrest Statistics

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) makes crime statistics public to citizens through the Crime Statistics portal. According to recent reports, 54 persons were said to be arrested for crimes against persons, property, and society in Pontotoc County. Most of the offenders were arrested for crimes like larceny, motor vehicle theft, and counterfeiting/forgery.

Find Pontotoc County Arrest Records

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) is responsible for offenders convicted of serious crimes. It makes their arrest records available online and in person at their facilities. Record seekers can use the DOC's Offender Search tool to find Pontotoc County arrest records without charges. The search parameters are OK DOC number, first name, last name, and date of birth.

Interested persons can also find Pontotoc County arrest records online, by mail, or in person at federal law enforcement agencies. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) only issues its arrest records to subjects of records. Requests can be made online, by mail, or through authorized channelers for $18.

Most federal law enforcement agencies have online portals where users can view arrest information of offenders in Pontotoc County without charges. For example:

• The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) permits members of the public to use its Online Detainee Locator System for arrest record searches. An A-number or biographical details are required to perform the search.
• The United States Capitol Police (USCP) allows individuals to view arrest summary reports for free online. Users can enter a CFN number, crime date, crime summary, or crime type to filter their searches.
• The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) makes arrest records free through its Inmate Locator. A search can be conducted by number (BOP register number, DCDC number, FBI number, or INS number) or name (first, middle, or last).

Free Arrest Record Search in Pontotoc County

The Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office has two online portals where individuals can find arrest information at no cost. Interested persons may view the Sheriff’s Daily Inmate List or Arrest Summary Report links to find the desired information. Alternatively, record seekers can conduct arrest records searches using third-party platforms. Most sites require users to provide a name, case number, or arrest date to access arrest information. The search will return basic arrest details for free, but access to comprehensive reports will come at a fee.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

According to Okla. Stat. tit. 51 § 24A.8(13)(C), law enforcement agencies are authorized by law to retain arrest records for as long as necessary to meet administrative purposes. However, arrested persons can have their records sealed through expungement to restrict them from public disclosure.

Expunge Pontotoc County Arrest Records

Expungements allow individuals to seal their arrest records to prevent the public from accessing them. Anyone can file for expungement if they qualify under Oklahoma Statutes Title 22 § 18 & Title 22 § 19; Title 22 § 991c. Eligible individuals can send a Petition for Expungement Form to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). The processing fee for expungement is $150, payable by cashier's checks or money orders. The OSBI takes about one month to process expungement after receipt of the order and the required fee.

Pontotoc County Arrest Warrants

According to 22 OK Stat § 171, a magistrate will issue an arrest warrant after receiving a complaint verified by affirmation or oath of the commission of a public offense. The magistrate must be satisfied that the offense specified in the complaint has been committed and that there is probable cause to believe that the accused has committed it. Arrest warrants are usually made in writing, and they carry the name of the state, the signature of the magistrate, and a directive that a law enforcement officer arrest the defendant (22 O.S. § 172). An arrest warrant must contain the following information as highlighted in 22 O.S. § 173:

• The defendant's name or a designated name if the defendant's name is unknown
• A statement of the offense committed by the defendant
• The time of issuing it, and the county, city, or town where it is issued.

Do Pontotoc County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants issued in Pontotoc County do not expire. They remain active until a law enforcement officer arrests the defendant named on the warrant. An unexecuted arrest warrant will remain active until the defendant dies unless a judge recalls or quashes it.