Dunn County Arrest Records

In Dunn County, Wisconsin, arrests occur when law enforcement has probable cause to believe that an individual has committed a crime. Arrested individuals in Dunn County are typically held at the Dunn County Jail. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is primarily responsible for generating arrest records in the county.

Arrest records are part of a broader category of public records, including Dunn County Court Records, which document the legal proceedings following an arrest. Court records provide detailed information about the charges, court hearings, outcomes, and sentences related to a case.

Are Arrest Records Public in Dunn County?

Yes, the Wisconsin Public Records Law mandates Dunn County arrest records to be accessible to the public. Interested individuals may view and obtain copies of these records from the arresting agency or the Sheriff’s Office:

Dunn County Sheriff’s Office
Dunn County Judicial Center
615 Stokke Parkway
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1348
(715) 232-1564
(715) 232-2220

Although most arrest records are public, some court documents or information are not accessible to the public. They include juvenile records, adoption records, medical records, sensitive personal information, and records of particular ongoing investigations.

Dunn County Arrest Statistics

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Information & Analysis provides arrest and crime statistics of counties in Wisconsin. In 2023, Dunn County had 160 arrests, including 63 for violent crimes and 97 for property crimes. The violent crime arrests included eight for rape and 55 for aggravated assaults. There were no murder and robbery arrests. Property crimes reported were 14 for burglary, 73 for larceny, nine for motor vehicle theft, and one for arson.

Find Dunn County Arrest Records

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office provides access to Dunn County arrest records and inmate information by uploading current inmate listings daily. The document contains inmates’ names, arresting agency, booking date, and bond information. Also, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections provides the Inmate and Offender Search tool to locate persons held at a state facility.

Dunn County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

In Dunn County, arrest records document instances where law enforcement took an individual into custody, including details such as the date, charges, and location of the arrest. These records do not necessarily indicate guilt and may include arrests that did not lead to charges or convictions.

On the other hand, criminal records are comprehensive reports of an individual’s criminal history, including convictions, sentencing, and other court-related outcomes. Unlike arrest records, criminal records reflect confirmed legal judgments and are considered a more complete representation of a person's interactions with the criminal justice system.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Wisconsin, arrests typically remain on a person’s record indefinitely unless they are eligible for expungement or the record is sealed by court order. Expungement may be possible under certain conditions. In Wisconsin, the removal of arrest information is within the jurisdiction of the Crime Information Bureau (CIB), while conviction records are handled by the Circuit Court.

If you were arrested but not charged, you may be able to have your arrest information to the Wisconsin Criminal History Repository by submitting a Fingerprint Removal Request form (DJ-LE-250B) to the CIB and mailing it to:

Crime Information Bureau
Attn: Criminal History Unit
P.O. Box 2718
Madison, WI 53701-2718

However, removing the information from the repository does not remove the information from court files or police records.

On the other hand, an order of expungement regarding a conviction record means all court records relating to the conviction are removed from public view. There will be no record of the case, except for the case number, in any publicly available database maintained by the court system.

Under Wisconsin Law, a petitioner can apply for expungement of certain convictions and juvenile adjudications, including:

1. If the conviction happened before July 1, 2009, the following criteria must be met:
   • Conviction must be a misdemeanor or a first-time nonviolent felony or those with a maximum sentence of six years
   • You must have been under the age of 21 at the time of conviction, and it must have been for a misdemeanor
   • If convicted after July 1, 2009, the following criteria must be met:
   • Conviction was for a misdemeanor or nonviolent felony
   • You were under 25 years of age at sentencing
   • The sentence was successfully completed
   • At sentencing, the court decided to expunge
2. You were adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent, and you are now 17 years of age
3. You were a human trafficking victim and committed a commercial sex act

Wisconsin operates a different timing system for expungement applications. The petitioner will ask for expungement of a conviction when sentenced. The judge will decide if the petitioner qualifies, and they will benefit, and society will not be harmed by an expungement. The expungement takes effect only after you have successfully completed your sentence.

If the judge rules that the petitioner qualifies for expungement when sentenced and has successfully completed the sentence, expungement will be automatic. In that situation, the correctional institution or probation agent will send the discharge certificate to the court. The court clerk will enter the expungement.

If the judge decides that the petitioner does not qualify, the petitioner may need to submit a Petition to Expunge Court Record of Conviction at the court.

Dunn County Arrest Warrants

Dunn County arrest warrants are legal documents issued by a court that authorizes law enforcement to detain and arrest a specific individual. Arrest warrants are mostly issued when there is sufficient probable cause to believe a person has committed a crime.

An arrest warrant includes the following details:

• The name and identifying information of the person to be arrested.
• The alleged offense(s) committed.
• The date and time of issuance.
• A description of the probable cause supporting the warrant.
• The signature of the judge authorizing the warrant.

Law enforcement officers executing an arrest warrant in Dunn County are required to follow legal procedures.

Do Dunn County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Dunn County, arrest warrants generally do not expire. They remain active indefinitely until the individual is apprehended or the warrant is resolved by the court. However, administrative errors or changes in legal circumstances, such as case dismissal, can lead to the withdrawal of a warrant.