Kewaunee County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, refer to official documentation of booked or incarcerated persons. Generally, arrested individuals in Kewaunee County are held at the Kewaunee County Detention Center, a facility for individuals serving short sentences, awaiting trial, or transferring.

Arrest records typically provide information about law enforcement detainees and the reasons for their detention. Records may also include the arrestee's information or description, booking information, fingerprint details, alleged charges, and the arresting agency or officer's details. These records are created when law enforcement agencies such as the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Office execute arrests. Arrest records may also be found among Kewaunee County court records, accessible through the county courts.

Are Arrest Records Public in Kewaunee County?

Yes, the Wisconsin Public Records Law allows the public access to and obtain records maintained by government agencies, such as law enforcement agencies. This law guides public access to government bodies' records, such as arrest records, while enforcing restrictions on public access. Certain documents must be kept private to protect the owner's privacy or ensure public safety or order. These records include the following:

• Details that will jeopardize ongoing law enforcement investigations
• Records that will amount to an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy, such as medical records
• Details that could deprive someone of an impartial trial
• Juvenile records
• Details that will compromise a confidential source
• Expunged records

Requesters can access the sheriff's office at this address:

Kewaunee County Sheriff's Office
620 Juneau Street
Kewaunee, Wisconsin 54216
Phone: (920) 388-3100
Fax: (920) 388-3998

Kewaunee County Arrest Statistics

Kewaunee County arrest statistics contain details of executed arrests. Per data provided by the FBI UCR for 2023 and 2024, the county recorded 163 arrests for all other offenses, 13 assault arrests, two aggravated assault arrests, and one burglary arrest. No arrests were made or recorded for the crimes of arson, motor vehicle theft, larceny, rape, robbery, and murder.

Find Kewaunee County Arrest Records

Kewaunee County arrest records are publicly accessible through the sheriff's office, the courts, and other law enforcement agencies. These records can be obtained by submitting records requests to the relevant agency through the mail or in person. Arrest records can also be obtained online through the county court's WI VINE County Jails website. This website provides details and notifications about county jail inmates. The state's Offender Information website also maintains information on various correctional facilities and the inmates. Additionally, the Wisconsin Court System - Case Search provides access to court records through which criminal court documents can be obtained.

Kewaunee County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Criminal records refer to a person's rap sheet or criminal history, which provides details of an individual's crimes and criminal convictions. These records generally contain arrest details, criminal trial documents, sentencing documents, charge sheets, probation details, and parole information. Criminal records are publicly accessible where the crimes do not involve minors or there are no sensitive details contained in them. They provide a person's complete history with the criminal justice system, which can be used for employment. Criminal records are maintained by the courts and law enforcement agencies.

Arrest records are a part of criminal records that precede the criminal court records. They provide details of individuals in law enforcement custody, their alleged crimes, and the circumstances of their arrest. These records are maintained primarily by the sheriff's office, where local law enforcement jurisdiction lies. Arrest records usually contain the arrestee's details, information about the arresting agency and officer, the alleged crimes, booking information, and more. These records are generally publicly accessible, excluding juvenile, expunged, or details from ongoing investigations.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Kewaunee County arrests will remain on your public records until you take legal steps to remove them. These records generally do not have automatic removal provisions. The process for eliminating arrests from your records in Kewaunee County is called expungement or sealing. This is done through the courts and will require some conditions, such as dismissal of the charges or no prosecution, successful completion of the Diversion Programs, such as Pretrial Intervention or Alcohol Education Program, or satisfaction of the required waiting period. Persons who meet the conditions can apply to the 8th Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office for expungement.

Kewaunee County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are official documents that direct and authorize an individual's detention. These documents are issued to law enforcement officers by a judge or magistrate to direct the arrest of the person named for an alleged crime stated in the document. Arrest warrants generally contain details like the charged offense, the warrant number, the name of the accused person, the date of the offense, the name of the affiant, and the signature of the judge or magistrate.

Do Kewaunee County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Kewaunee County arrest warrants do not expire after being issued and signed by a judge. These documents will remain active until the person of interest dies, is arrested, or a judge quashes them. Law enforcement agents can execute arrest warrants anytime and across state lines. Statutes of limitations can affect the ability to prosecute the case, but do not make a warrant inactive. However, criminal charges such as felonies do not have statutes of limitations, which means they can be prosecuted at any time. Arrest warrants do not become inactive due to the passage of time in Kewaunee County.

Expunge Kewaunee County Arrest Records

Expungement is a legal process that allows the public to seal or remove some public records, such as arrests. This process is available to persons who satisfy certain conditions. These conditions include the following:

• The arrest was not prosecuted, or it resulted in a dismissal or not guilty verdict
• Successful completion of a diversion program such as the Traffic Education Program or the Alcohol Education Program
• Satisfying the required waiting period, which varies.
• Being a youthful offender with a 5-year waiting period, including parole or probation.

Individuals who want to apply for expungement must not have any other convictions within the waiting period. They can apply for expungement using this process:

• Confirm that you are eligible for expungement.
• Obtain the required form, Form DJ-LE-250B, from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
• Submit your application for expungement with new fingerprints for identity verification.
• Pay the necessary administrative fees as prescribed.
• Attach any required documents to the application, such as dismissal orders or conviction records.
• If there was a conviction, ensure all sentence conditions were completed and attach the discharge certificate.
• The Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau then reviews the application, considering the applicant's eligibility. If approved, this office forwards the application to the relevant law enforcement agency to effect the expungement.