Wagoner County Arrest Records

Per 22 OK Stat § 186, an arrest is the act of taking an individual into custody to answer for a public offense. If the offense is a misdemeanor, the arresting officer will file charges, and the arrested person may proceed to enter a guilty or not guilty plea. The case may be set for trial before a jury or judge if the defendant pleads not guilty. However, the case may take longer if the crime is a felony. The stages following an arrest generally include the initial arraignment, preliminary hearing, trial, sentence, and incarceration. The District Attorney's Office's Crime Victims Information page provides a detailed explanation of this process.

Arrest records are typically generated following an arrest and maintained by law enforcement agencies, such as the arresting agencies, the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office, the court where the case was tried, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). They include information about the arrested person, the crime the person is arrested for, and dispositions. Record seekers can find arrest records by submitting an arrest records request to any of the aforementioned agencies. They can also submit a Wagoner County Court Records request because some courts include arrest information in their records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Wagoner County?

Yes. The Oklahoma Open Records Act empowers citizens to access arrest records maintained by law enforcement agencies in Wagoner County. These agencies make the following arrest records available for public inspection and copying (Okla. Stat. tit. 51 § 24A.8):

• Disposition of all warrants
• Jail registers that include jail blotter data or jail booking information
• A chronological log of radio communications detailing each dispatched call
• Facts concerning the arrest ( cause of arrest and the arresting officer's name)
• Conviction information, including the names of individuals convicted of criminal offenses
• An arrested person's description (name, address, date of birth, sex, race, physical description, and occupation)
• A crime summary, including public calls for service by classification or nature and number and crime summary reports
• A chronological list of all incidents detailing initial offense report information revealing the date, offense, time, officer, general location, and a brief summary of what occurred.

The Oklahoma Open Records Act exempts some arrest records from public disclosure. For example, juvenile, investigative, and inmate health records are not readily available to members of the public.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office and local police departments make arrest records available to public members online and in person. These records typically contain the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, residing city, inmate ID, booking date and time, charges, and release date and time.

Wagoner County Arrest Statistics

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has a Crime Statistics portal where individuals can find crime data of individuals arrested by law enforcement agencies in the state. To find crime data of those arrested in Wagoner County, click the Crime Trends by Category tab and select the appropriate agency, category, and date range. As of November 2024, about 683 crimes were reported by the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office. About 242 were crimes against persons, 93 were against society, and 348 were against property.

Find Wagoner County Arrest Records

Several Wagoner County offenders are housed in state facilities maintained by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC). During business hours, individuals can visit the facilities to obtain copies of their arrest records. The record staff will typically require sufficient information to help process the request. Inquirers who cannot conduct in-person searches can use the Offender Lookup tool available on the DOC's website. Users can perform a basic arrest records search by OK DOC number, first name, last name, or date of birth.

Arrest records of Wagoner County offenders can also be retrieved from federal law enforcement agencies. Record seekers can find such records for free through their online databases. However, agencies like the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) charge a fee for such services. The FBI issues arrest records online, by mail, and through authorized channelers to only the subject of records. A fee of $18 applies to such requests, and the acceptable payment method includes a credit card through the Credit Card Payment Form, money order, or certified check. The FBI requires all online requesters to submit their fingerprints electronically at participating U.S. Post Office locations, and the processing time is 15 days. Mail requests must submit an Applicant Information Form with the necessary fee. The FBI takes about 20 days to process such requests. The mailing address is:

FBI CJIS Division – Summary Request
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides access to arrest records to members of the public through the Online Detainee Locator System. Users can perform a search using an A-Number or biographical details. Alternatively, requesters can visit the ICE field offices or detention facilities during business hours to obtain copies of arrest records. The United States Capitol Police (USCP) also provides public members with arrest summary reports for free online. This service is free. Users can narrow their searches using a crime summary, CFN number, crime date, or crime type. Interested persons can mail a completed Request Form to the USCP to obtain copies of arrest records. The mailing address is:

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

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) makes arrest records available 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). Researchers can also visit any BOP facility during business hours to obtain copies of arrest records.

Free Arrest Record Search in Wagoner County

The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office offers free arrest searches through its Inmate Search portal. When a search is conducted by name, the portal shows in-custody and released inmates. Individuals can also access arrest records for free on third-party portals. However, only basic information sufficient to identify the record will be available. Users seeking full arrest reports will have to pay a small fee.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Per Okla. Stat. tit. 51 § 24A.8(13)(C), Wagoner County law enforcement agencies maintain arrest records for as long as needed for administrative purposes. This means an arrest can stay in a person's criminal record forever. However, Oklahoma law makes provisions for sealing such records through expungement, making them inaccessible to the public.

Expunge Wagoner County Arrest Records

An expungement refers to the process of sealing arrest records to prevent the public from accessing them. Individuals may request expungement of their arrest records if they meet the criteria outlined in 22 OK Stat § 18. Review the Expungement pamphlet for more information on eligibility criteria. Eligibility applicants can send a Petition for Expungement Form to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) for a processing fee of $150. The OSBI accepts payments by cashier's check or money order. Applicants can file one petition for multiple arrests in Wagoner County. However, separate petitions must be filed if the arrests occurred in multiple counties. The OSBI takes about a month to process an expungement.

Wagoner County Arrest Warrants

A magistrate has the authority to issue an arrest warrant when a complaint verified by an oath or affirmation is received showing probable cause about a public offense and that a defendant committed it (22 OK Stat § 171). The arrest warrant must specify the defendant's name pursuant to 22 OK Stat § 173. However, the magistrate can designate the defendant by any name if the actual name is unknown. The arrest warrant must also state the offense committed by the defendant, the issuing time, county, city or town, and the magistrate's signature and name of office. If the offense committed by the defendant is bailable, the magistrate must endorse the bail amount on the warrant. Per 22 OK Stat § 174, a magistrate directs an arrest warrant to a peace officer for execution. All arrest warrants, excluding those issued for violation of city ordinances, can be executed in any county in Oklahoma (22 OK Stat § 175).

Do Wagoner County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Wagoner County arrest warrants do not have expiration dates. They remain active until law enforcement officers execute them. The only exception is if the issuing judge recalls or quashes the arrest warrant.