Oneida County Arrest Records

An Oneida County arrest record contains information about a person's questioning, apprehension, detention, and charges related to a crime. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office maintains these records and provides them to the public upon request. After the individual appears in court, the arrest record goes to the presiding judge. Information about court proceedings can be obtained through a Oneida County court records search.

Are Arrest Records Public in Oneida County?

Yes. Under the Wisconsin Public Records Law, law enforcement agencies are encouraged to disclose arrest records to the public. Anyone can submit a request to inspect or copy arrest records from the Oneida County Sheriff's Office or local police departments. However, the following records or portions are kept confidential and are not released to the general public:

• Arrest records of minors
• An arrestee's medical records
• Criminal investigation and intelligence records
• Arrest records whose disclosure might endanger a person's life or safety or reveal a confidential informant's identity

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Individuals can find the following information in a Oneida County public arrest record:

• The location of arrest
• The arrestee's full name
• Event Number
• Statute description
• Warrant information (entry date, the officer that served it, global subject, address, number, and category)

Oneida County Arrest Statistics

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) publishes UCR Arrest Data, allowing the public to view arrest statistics for all law enforcement agencies in the state. In 2023, Oneida County recorded 2,218 arrests, a moderate increase from the previous year: 1,864 involved adults and 354 involved juveniles.

Find Oneida County Arrest Records

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) manages adult and juvenile facilities statewide and can provide arrest records to the public. Individuals can request these records during business hours for a fee. Those unable to visit in person can use the DOC's Offender Search portal, which allows searches by name, address, identification numbers, age range, race, gender, or birth year.

Various federal law enforcement agencies also offer arrest records upon request. For instance:

• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP): Maintains an Inmate Locator searchable by different identification numbers or by name.
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): ICE allows the public to access arrest records through its Online Detainee Locator System, using an A-Number or biographical information.
• United States Capitol Police (USCP): The USCP publishes arrest summary reports online, which can be searched by CFN number, crime date, crime summary, or crime type.

By contrast, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) only provides arrest records to the individuals named in those records. The FBI charges $18 for copies, payable by certified check, money order, or credit card.

Free Arrest Record Search in Oneida County

Individuals may obtain free arrest information by contacting the Oneida County Sheriff's Office Support Services Division. Telephone requests can be made from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (715) 361-5100. Requesters should describe the specific record they seek to expedite the search.

Some third-party websites also provide free arrest record searches, though these typically include limited information. More detailed or comprehensive reports may require a fee.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Most arrests stay permanently on a person's record. For example, records of booking sheets, mugshots, and fingerprint cards are permanent in Oneida County. However, certain arrest records are subject to the provisions outlined in the county/state retention schedule, requiring the record custodian to remove them from their database after a specified period. For example, the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) website keeps arrest records of misdemeanor offenses for 20 years and felony offenses for 50 years. In Oneida County, arrests for Class A felony crimes are kept for 75 years, and bond receipts are kept for 8 years.

Expunge Oneida County Arrest Records

Expungement seals a person's arrest records and removes them from the court system's records. An expunged arrest record is not available to anyone except with a court order. Most adult arrest records can be expunged during sentencing because Wisconsin law disallows the expungement of adult arrest records after sentencing. The WI Stat § 973.015 outlines the conditions for expunging arrest records during sentencing.

The detaining or probationary authority will send a certificate of discharge to the Oneida County Circuit Court to expunge the arrest records of individuals who have successfully completed their sentence or probation and have not committed any subsequent offenses. A Petition to Expunge Court Record of Conviction (Non-Probation/ Non-Incarceration) form must be filed with the court if the defendant was sentenced by a court to pay a fine or restitution. Minors or their parents can file a Petition to Expunge Court Record of Adjudication/ Recommendation of District Attorney form to expunge their juvenile arrest records.

Oneida County Arrest Warrants

According to WI Stat § 968.04, a Oneida County judge will issue an arrest warrant if a complaint or affidavit shows probable cause to believe the defendant committed an offense. The judge will direct the warrant to all law enforcement officers in Wisconsin. The arrest warrant will be in writing and be signed by the judge. It may also:

• Have a copy of the complaint attached to it.
• State the issuing date, the issuing judge's name, and the title of the judge's office.
• State the defendant's name if known. However, a description of the defendant will be provided if the name is unknown.
• Command that the defendant be arrested and brought before the issuing judge or some other judge in the same county if the judge is absent.
• State the name of the crime committed by the defendant, including the section charged and the number of the section alleged to have been violated.

Do Oneida County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants do not expire in Oneida County. Once a judge issues one, it remains active until the defendant is arrested, the judge recalls it, or the case is dismissed. Individuals with outstanding warrants should address them immediately to avoid unpleasant legal complications.