Outagamie County Arrest Records

According to WI Stat § 968.07, an Outagamie County law enforcement officer can arrest a resident when:

• They have a warrant commanding that the person be arrested.
• They have reasonable grounds to believe that a warrant has been issued for the person's arrest in Wisconsin.
• They have reasonable grounds to believe that a felony warrant for the person's arrest has been issued in another state.
• They have probable cause to believe that the person is committing or has committed a crime.

The Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office requires all arresting officers to record all information associated with an arrest during booking. Therefore, the officer will take the accused to the police station to be booked. The booking process involves entering the arrestee’s personal information in the system and taking their fingerprints and mugshots. This information is available to requesters because it is considered part of public records. Requesters can easily access the arrestee's personal information, the arrest date, time and location, and the arresting officer’s name. However, the records will most likely not provide court information associated with the arrest. Record seekers would have to contact the Circuit Court for Outagamie County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Outagamie County?

Yes. Per Wisconsin Public Records Law, arrest records are public information and should be available to record seekers upon request. Therefore, Outagamie County residents can submit requests to view or copy arrest records at any law enforcement agency. However, according to state law, not all arrest records are available for public perusal. Examples of confidential arrest records in Outagamie County are:

• Juvenile arrest records
• The medical records of the arrested person
• Arrest records pertaining to criminal investigation and intelligence
• Any arrest records containing personally identifiable information whose disclosure would:
• Endanger a person's life or safety.
• Reveal the identity of a confidential informant.
• Expose current techniques and procedures used in criminal investigations or prosecutions.
• Endanger the security of any juvenile correctional facility, a secured residential care center that caters for children and youth, Wisconsin state prison, Outagamie County jail, center for the developmentally disabled, mental health institute, or facility that care for sexually violent persons.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public arrest records include information about a person’s apprehension without any confidential details. An Outagamie County public arrest record contains the following information:

• Inmate ID
• Arrest date and time
• Arrest city, state, and location
• First, middle, and last name
• Sex, age, and date of birth
• Offense statute and description
• Bail or bond amount
• Court case number and arrest type
• The arresting agency and officer’s names
• The arrested person’s occupation

Outagamie County Crime Rate

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) provides public access to crime statistics through its UCR Offense Data. The data shows approximately 4,006 crimes in Outagamie County in 2023, an increase from the previous year's total of 4,202. The three (3) major crimes recorded that year were larceny-theft (2,399), simple assault (997), and aggravated assault (226).

Outagamie County Arrest Statistics

In 2023, Outagamie County law enforcement agencies made about 6,837 arrests. About 1,129 of those arrested were juveniles, and 5,708 were adults. About 217 of the arrests committed violent crimes, 1,644 committed property crimes, 1,678 committed society crimes, 745 committed drug crimes, and 2,553 committed other crimes. In 2022, Outagamie County had a 1.9% increase in jail bookings, 70% of those booked into the jail were between 17 and 40 years old. Approximately 234 arrested persons were transported to jail that year. Adult arrestees booked into jail totaled over 4,500, 76% of them were males, while 24% were females. About 354 of the arrestees were housed in lock-up

Find Outagamie County Arrest Records

Individuals can find Outagamie County arrest records at state and federal law enforcement agencies. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) provides the best state resources for finding arrest records. The agency allows requesters to visit any of their Adult or Juvenile Facilities to retrieve copies of arrest records in person during business hours. Additionally, the DOC has an Offender Locator where individuals can view arrest records for free. The search criteria are last name, first name, middle name, race, birth year, gender, age range, address, DOC number, and offender status. Users can streamline their searches by selecting “Outagamie” in the county search field.

Several federal law enforcement agencies disseminate arrest records to public members. Individuals would have to visit their websites to review the available methods of retrieving arrest records. Here are the ways to conduct arrest record searches at some federal law enforcement agencies:

• Record seekers can find arrest records online and in person at the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Online requests can be made using the Inmate Locator. Users can conduct a search by number (BOP register number, DCDC number, FBI number, or INS number) or name (first, middle, or last). In-person requesters can visit the specific BOP facility where the inmate is housed to obtain copies of arrest records.
• The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issues arrest records to the public through the Online Detainee Locator System. A search can be conducted using A-Number or biographical information. ICE also conducts in-person arrest records searches at its field offices or detention facilities.
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) also disseminates copies of their arrest records online. Individuals retrieving arrest records online must visit a participating U.S. Post Office location to submit their fingerprints electronically. The processing time is 15 days. The FBI also provides access to arrest records by mail and through approved channelers. Copies of arrest records cost $18 and are payable by certified check, money order, or credit card using the Credit Card Payment Form. Mail requests take 20 days to process, and a completed Applicant Information Form must be sent to the FBI. The mailing address is:
• FBI CJIS Division – Summary Request
  1000 Custer Hollow Road
  Clarksburg, WV 26306
• The United States Capitol Police (USCP) allows record seekers to find arrest summary reports online and by mail. The USCP requires all mail requesters to submit a Request Form to:

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

Free Arrest Record Search in Outagamie County

Record seekers can find arrest records online or by phone at the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office without paying a fee. Online requesters should click the Jail Inmate List link on the website to conduct their search. The link provides the arrest information of inmates in alphabetical order, and it is refreshed every 30 minutes. Users should try to access the link during the Outagamie County MIS Department business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to avoid errors. Individuals can also call the Jail’s central control at (920) 832-5266 to look up arrest information of inmates. This service is available 24 hours a day.

The Outagamie County Corrections Department also provides arrest records online for free through its Recent Booking link. The link provides information on all adult arrestees booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours. It also refreshes daily at approximately 6:00 a.m.

Several third-party websites also offer free arrest records searches. Users must enter a name in the available search field provided by the specific third-party vendor. Free searches only return basic information about an arrest. Users who want to retrieve comprehensive arrest reports must pay a small search fee.

Get Outagamie County Criminal Records

According to Wisconsin law, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) can make adult criminal records publicly available, but juvenile criminal records are deemed confidential. However, juvenile criminal records are available available online for daycare background checks. Eligible individuals must have a valid Facility ID number issued by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) to conduct the search.

Outagamie County residents can get their criminal records online or by mail at the DOJ’s Crime Information Bureau (CIB). Online requests must be made through the Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS). Individuals can conduct a search as authorized or public users. The CIB requires all authorized users to register an account, but public users must provide an order reference number to obtain criminal records. Criminal records retrieved online cost $7, while daycare background checks attract an extra $3.

Mail requesters must submit a completed Single Subject Requests DJ-LE-250 or Multiple Subject Requests DJ-LE-250A form to the CIB. An additional $5 processing charge is required, payable by check or money order. The requester must submit a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope with the mail request. The mailing address is:

Division of Law Enforcement Services
Crime Information Bureau
Record Check Unit
P.O. Box 2688
Madison, WI 53701-2688
Phone: (608) 266-7314

Outagamie County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

An arrest record only provides basic information about a person’s apprehension by an Outagamie County law enforcement officer. Conversely, a criminal record contains detailed information about a person’s arrest, charge, prosecution, court findings, sentences, and state correctional system admissions and releases.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

When a person gets convicted of a crime in Outagamie County, their arrests remain on record permanently. However, Wisconsin law permits arrested persons to restrict public access to their arrest records through expungement. The Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) website provides access to the retention schedule of some arrest information. For example, the website keeps arrests for misdemeanor offenses for 20 years and those for felony offenses t for 50 years. Arrests for Class A felony crimes are on file for about 75 years. Below are other examples of the retention periods of some arrest records:

• Mugshots, booking sheets, and fingerprint cards are permanent
• Bond receipts are kept for 8 years
• Juvenile cards are kept until the juvenile's 18th birthday, plus one year
• Arrest records, dockets, and daily jail records are kept for 8 years
• Warrant cards are kept until warrant cancellation plus a year
• Internal investigation files are kept until the death of the defendant unless the case is still pending plus one year.
• Inmate files, daily inmate rosters, and incarceration files are kept until the inmate's release plus 8 years.

Expunge Outagamie County Arrest Records

The Outagamie County Clerk of Circuit Courts defines expungement as the official and formal deletion of an arrest record or its partial contents. Some adult arrest records may be eligible for expungement during sentencing. This is because Wisconsin law disallows expungement of adult arrest records after sentencing. Per WI Stat § 973.015, an Outagamie County court may order the expungement of a person's arrest records at the time of sentencing if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

• The person was under the age of 25 when they committed an offense for which they were found guilty and were sentenced to a maximum jail term of 6 years or less.
• A person under the age of 18 committed an offense that violates WI Stat § 942.08 (2) (b), (c), or (d) or (3) and has successfully completed their sentence.
• A person has successfully completed the conditions of their sentence and probation have not been convicted of a subsequent offense.
• The person is guilty of committing a commercial sex act as a victim of human trafficking (Wis. Stat. § 973.015(2m)).

No court in Outagamie County will order the expungement of any of the following conviction records:

• A Class H felony when the person has been convicted of a felony crime before or if the felony is a violent crime (WI Stat §301.048 (2) (bm)) or is a violation of WI Stat §940.32, 948.03 (2), (3), or (5) (a) 1., 2., 3., or 4., or 948.095.)
• A Class I felony when the person has been convicted of a felony crime before or if the felony is a violent crime (WI Stat §301.048 (2) (bm)) or is a violation of WI Stat § 948.23 (1) (a).

A detaining or probationary authority will issue a certificate of discharge to the appropriate court to expunge the arrest records of individuals who have successfully completed their sentence or probation and have not been convicted of a subsequent offense. However, individuals sentenced by a court to pay a fine or restitution can expunge their arrest records by filing a Petition to Expunge Court Record of Conviction (Non-Probation/ Non-Incarceration) form with the Outagamie County Circuit Court. To expunge juvenile arrest records, subjects of records or their parents can file a Petition to Expunge Court Record of Adjudication/ Recommendation of District Attorney form.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Crime Information Bureau (CIB) also handles the expungement of arrest information from criminal records. However, only arrested persons whose charges were dismissed or acquitted are eligible for such. Eligible arrestees can mail a completed Fingerprint Record Removal Request (DJ-LE-250B) form to the CIB.

Outagamie County Arrest Warrants

Pursuant to WI Stat § 968.04, an arrest warrant is issued upon filing a complaint with the court, an affidavit(s) filed with the complaint, or an examination under oath of the complainant or witnesses. The judge will only issue an arrest warrant when there are good grounds to believe that an offense has been committed and that the defendant is responsible. An arrest warrant issued in Outagamie County is usually in writing and carries the judge’s signature. It usually:

• States the name of the crime committed by the accused and the charge and the number of the section violated by the person.
• Has a copy of the complaint attached to it.
• States the defendant’s name if known. However, an identifiable description of the defendant may be provided if the name is unknown.
• States the issuing date, the judge’s name, and the title of the judge's office.
• Commands that the defendant be arrested and brought before the issuing judge or any other judge in Outagamie County.

An arrest warrant is usually directed to all law enforcement officers in Wisconsin and can be served anywhere in the state. After the arrest, the executing officer must endorse the time and place of the arrest, as well as their fees and mileage, upon the arrest warrant.

Outagamie County Arrest Warrant Search

Record seekers can request copies of arrest warrant records by phone or in person at the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office. Phone requesters must call (920) 832-5605 and select option 2. The desired record can be faxed or mailed to the requester, or they can come to pick it up at the records unit. Copies of records cost $0.25 per printed page. In-person requests should be made during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The record staff will require a name or warrant number to process the request. The Sheriff’s Office is located at:

Outagamie County Sheriff's Office
3030 E. Goodland Dr.
Appleton, WI 54911
Phone: (920) 832-5605
Fax: (920) 832-2599

Do Outagamie County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, they do not expire. Although they can be recalled or canceled by the issuing judge under certain circumstances. Generally, arrest warrants only become invalid after execution.