Sheboygan County Arrest Records

In Sheboygan County, an arrest is made when a law enforcement personnel has probable cause to believe an individual committed a criminal offense or a judge issues a warrant for an individual's arrest. After an arrest, the arresting agency—the Sheboygan Police Department or Sheboygan Sheriff's Office, generates arrest records during the booking process. Arrest records are official documents containing information about the arrest that occurred and the circumstances surrounding the detention. Depending on the nature of the crime committed by the individual, they may be released after payment of bail or transferred to a detention facility to await trial before the court.

Arrest records are typically accessible through county law enforcement but may be featured within Sheboygan County court records, which provide information about the legal actions-including charges, judgments made, etc. that come after the arrest is made.

Are Arrest Records Public in Sheboygan County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. This is in line with §19.35(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which grants members of the public the legal right to access, review, and make copies of public records of all governmental agencies, including arrest records. Hence, members of the public are well within their rights to request access to the arrest records held by any of the law enforcement agencies within Sheboygan County. This law typically exempts certain arrest records from public access in cases where public disclosure may obstruct justice or pose a threat to the safety of the individual involved. Arrest records in this category may only be accessed by select individuals, such as the subject of the record or their attorney.

Some examples of arrest records and information exempt from public access include:

• Records containing personal information related to investigations or other circumstances that may lead to administrative or legal actions.
• Personal information that can potentially put the life of any individual at risk, expose the identity of a confidential informant or endanger the security of the staff of the prison or correctional facility
• Records or information that will compromise the rehabilitation of someone in a jail or correctional facility

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

In Sheboygan County, the following details are publicly accessible in an arrest record:

• Personal information on the suspect, such as their names and date of birth
• Physical description of the suspect, including their gender, weight and other identifiable features such as hair and eye color
• The specific offense(s) that the suspect was apprehended for
• The date and time of the arrest, as well as the details of the law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest
• Mugshot, fingerprints, DNA, and any other information gathered during the Booking process

Sheboygan County Crime Rate

The most recent crime statistics for Sheboygan County were published in 2022 by the Uniform Crime Reporting Program of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the reports submitted by the County's law enforcement agencies, 1,567 crimes occurred in 2022. Property crimes were the most reported crime, constituting 87.68% (1,374) of the total, while violent crimes accounted for the remaining 12.32% (193) of the figure.

The most popular crimes within the County's property crimes category were larceny-theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Larceny-theft constituted (1,192) of the total property crimes, burglary 127, motor vehicle theft 43.

As for the violent crime category, the most popular offenses in Sheboygan County were aggravated assault which occurred 121 times, followed by rape, which occurred 61 times, and robbery, which happened 12 times.

Sheboygan County Arrest Statistics

Along with statistics on the crime rate within Sheboygan County, the FBI also includes arrest data as part of its Crime Data reports. According to the organization's data, 5,354 arrests were reported by law enforcement agencies in Sheboygan County in 2022. Some of the highest arrests made within the County were for crimes such as disorderly conduct with a count of 964, drug abuse violations (541), larceny-theft (295), and driving under the influence (327). On the other hand, crimes with fewer arrests in 2022 included burglary (20), vagrancy (7), embezzlement (7), and arson (4).

Find Sheboygan County Arrest Records

The process for finding Sheboygan County Arrest Records varies with the agency which made the arrest. For arrests made at the State level, requesters may contact the local law enforcement agency in charge of the arrest, such as the Sheriff's office or Police department. These agencies maintain arrest records and can grant access to requested records, provided they are legally accessible to the public.

At the Federal level, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) can be utilized as a reliable resource to access information about federal arrests. Interested individuals can search the FBI's database of arrested individuals using the Federal Inmate Locator tool. The individual's name or number can search for their holding facility. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also maintains arrest records on individuals who have been arrested and detained for violating immigration laws. To access these records, requesters may search the Online Detainee Locator System by the detainee's A-number or biographical information.

Free Arrest Record Search in Sheboygan County

In Sheboygan County, interested persons may request access to arrest records from the Sheboygan Police Department and the Sheboygan Falls Police Department free of charge. The Sheriff's Office may also provide free access to arrest records. Interested parties can visit the Sheboygan Adult Detention Center in person, which is operated by the office, at the following location:

2923 South 31st Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081-4612

Get Sheboygan County Criminal Records

Criminal records are formal documents that outline an individual's criminal history and interaction with criminal justice agencies. These records include arrests, charges, sentences, and other information about the subject.

Criminal records can be retrieved from various sources and locations in Sheboygan County. Interested individuals can begin their search with the Sheboygan County Clerk of Courts. Here, requesters can access the criminal records they require, primarily by sending a written request by fax to (920) 459-3921 or by email to sheboygan.records@wicourts.gov, with the Subject line "Criminal Records Request". The request should be sent alongside the information below:

• The case number of the subject
• Their first and last names

Requesters who wish to make an in-person request may do so by visiting the clerk of court office during working hours of 8am to 5pm, from Monday through Friday. The office is located at the following address:

Courthouse - 1st Floor
615 North 6th Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081

Interested parties also have the option of contacting the Wisconsin Department of Justice, to retrieve more thorough and comprehensive criminal background check and criminal history information records. This process can be carried out online via the Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS). There are a number of required details which must be provided by the requester before a search can be conducted. These details include:

• The first and last names of the subject
• Their date of birth
• Their gender and race

The social security number and middle name can also be provided, for more precise search results. This process costs a fee of $7.00 and an additional charge of $5.00 for certified copies of the search results.

Sheboygan County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

The terms "arrest record" and "criminal record" are terms often used interchangeably to describe the criminal history of an individual. While there are similarities between both terms, there are distinctions between them. An arrest record is a formal document, maintained by local law enforcement agencies, that provides descriptive information about the arrested individual and the situation leading to their arrest. These records include the personal details of the individual, such as their names and physical attributes, the name of the arresting agency, a description of the event that led to the arrest, and the outcome of the arrest- if they were further detained or released, and on what terms such actions occurred.

On the other hand, a criminal record is a formal document that provides a more comprehensive outlook on an individual's interaction with the criminal justice system, from the point of arrest to the judicial procedures following the arrest. These records feature information such as the crimes committed and the resulting convictions, charges, and sentences. Unlike arrest records, which primarily focus on the events that led to the arrest, criminal records provide the legal outcomes of criminal offenses committed by a person.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest records remain on record for life in Wisconsin. However, they may qualify for removal in the following instances:

• If the arrestee was released without any charges, or discharged and acquitted, or not convicted
• Successful completion of a first-offender program, which results in no prosecution or dismissal
• If the arrest occurred as a juvenile, and there is documentation that proves that there was dismissal and no prosecution

Expunge Sheboygan County Arrest Records

In Sheboygan County, arrest records are eligible for expungement if:

• The conviction was made for a misdemeanor, a non-violent first time felony, or if it was a 6-year maximum sentence.

• The conviction was given before 1st July 2009, the individual must have been below 21 at the time, and it must have been for a misdemeanor. However, if it was given after this date, the following conditions must be met:

  • The conviction was for a non-violent felony or misdemeanor
  • The individual was younger than 25 at the time of sentencing
  • The sentence has been successfully completed
  • The court made the decision to expunge the records at the sentencing

• If the crime was committed as a juvenile and the individual has reached age 17

• If the individual was a victim of human trafficking and committed a commercial sex act

If eligible for an expungement, the correctional institution or parole/probation officer will send the individual's certificate of discharge to the court. When the court receives this, the clerk will enter the expungement into the system, which will seal the arrest records with the court. When an expungement occurs, the arrest record is sealed from public access.

However, it is important to know that while an expungement seals the physical and online files within the court system, the court has no authority to demand that other institutions of the state seal theirs. Hence, despite an expungement, arrest records still remain accessible through the Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau. This is because the presence of a conviction makes the arrest record ineligible for removal.

For more information about expunging arrest records, petitioners may contact the Criminal History Unit of the Wisconsin Department of Justice at (608) 266-7314 or read this document created by the Wisconsin Office of Court Operations.

Sheboygan County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a document issued by a court magistrate or judge that grants law enforcement officers legal permission to arrest an individual suspected of committing a criminal offense.

Sheboygan County Arrest Warrant Search

The Sheboygan Police Department has a "Most Wanted" page on its website, displaying the names and images of persons with active arrest warrants. Individuals looking for active arrest warrants within the county may browse through the website or search using the person's name if they have one. Requesters may also visit the Police Department or the County Sheriff's office to request to view any active search warrants.

Do Sheboygan County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Arrest warrants do not expire in Sheboygan County. When an arrest warrant is issued by the court, it can be executed at any time by law enforcement whenever the suspect is encountered.