Trempealeau County Arrest Records

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, arrest records contain information about all arrest-related incidents. Requesters may obtain documents from the county's local law enforcement authorities or other paperwork, such as criminal records. For example, Trempealeau County court records may include arrest information. This occurs in instances where arrests result in the prosecution of the arrested individual.

Are Arrest Records Public in Trempealeau County?

Under the Wisconsin Open Records Law (WORL), Trempealeau County arrest records are generally considered public information. This means that the general public has the right to access, inspect, or copy arrest records and information maintained by law enforcement agencies in the state, unless otherwise stated by the WORL and other statutes.

The WORL exempts the public from accessing records in situations where the public interest in nondisclosure of such records outweighs public disclosure or records of personally identifiable information generated from a complaint, investigation, or other instances that may lead to legal proceedings. Additionally, the law prohibits disclosing personally identifying information that, if revealed, may endanger an individual's life or safety.

Interested parties seeking Trempealeau County arrest records may reach out to the County Sheriff's Office at:

Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office
18600 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
Phone: (715) 538-4509
Fax: (715) 538-4410

Trempealeau County Arrest Statistics

According to a five-year analysis of figures from the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office reported 1,176 arrests from 2020 to 2024. The gender distribution of the arrest data indicated that males constituted 74.05% (871) of all arrests during this period, while females accounted for 25.95% (305).

A breakdown of the types of offenses for which law enforcement officers detained offenders between 2020 and 2024 showed that all other crimes, except traffic violations, were the most prevalent, comprising 34.31% (414), followed by driving under the influence at 16.49% (171) and disorderly conduct at 14.17% (113). Other offenses include possession of dangerous non-narcotic drugs at 10.36% (125), simple assault at 5.72% (69), and marijuana possession at 4.64% (56), respectively.

Find Trempealeau County Arrest Records

At the state level, interested parties seeking Trempealeau County inmate records can use the Wisconsin Department of Corrections' Offender Locator tool. The platform contains information on convicted offenders who have been sentenced to prison, supervision, or both in the state's prison facilities. Visitors may search by the offender's first and last name, Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Number, sex, age range, ethnicity, and offender status.

The search application yields results for both active and inactive offenders, including their demographics and incarceration details, which encompass current and prior sentences, as well as their imprisonment history.

At the federal level, requesters may search for inmates detained in Trempeauleau County holding facilities or individuals held in custody by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) using the Federal Inmate Locator and the Online Detainee Locator System, respectively.

Trempealeau County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

In Wisconsin, the distinction between arrest records and criminal records is based on the scope and depth of their contents.

An arrest record is a legal document that contains comprehensive information regarding an individual's arrests, but it does not include their convictions. Typically, it contains:

• Arrestee's Details: Name, date of birth, and physical characteristics.
• Arrest Information: The date and location of the arrest, as well as the agency that conducted the arrest.
• Charges: Specific allegations or justifications for the arrest.

In contrast, criminal records are comprehensive documents that may encompass arrest records, as well as other relevant legal information. They consist of:

• Convictions: Final judgments from the court, which may include sentences.
• Court Proceedings: The documentation of court appearances and their outcomes.
• Incarceration Records: Accounts of any detention or prison time that have been served.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Before March 2018, all arrest records stayed on the Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP), allowing anyone to search statewide civil and criminal records.

After March 2018, the following cases may be removed from an offender's record after 2 years:

• Dismissed small claims cases
• Dismissed criminal cases (felony and misdemeanor)
• Acquitted criminal cases (felony and misdemeanor)
• Injunctions for domestic and child abuse, and individuals at risk or harassment that resulted in a dismissal or denial.

Convictions for certain offenses will remain on offenders' records for the following timeframes:

• Civil cases that are not small claims – 20 years
• Criminal traffic cases – 20 years
• Family cases – 30 years
• Class A felony cases – 75 years
• Class B – I felony cases – 50 years
• Forfeiture cases – 5 years
• Traffic forfeiture cases – 5 years
• Misdemeanor cases – 20 years

Eligibility Requirements

Under Wisconsin law, individuals who meet the following eligibility requirements may apply for expungement:

1. Anyone under 25 may petition for the expungement of their records for crimes with maximum punishments of 6 years or less. Nevertheless, the court must ensure that the expungement helps such an individual and does not disadvantage society.
2. The records of minors will be expunged if they have attained 17 years of age and satisfactorily completed the conditions of their dispositional order.
3. Individuals who engage in commercial sex activities while victims of human trafficking may also be eligible for expungement.

Expungement Process

1. The petitioner must submit a petition to the court using the appropriate forms: Circuit Court Form CR-266 for adult convictions and JD-1780 for juvenile records.
2. A judge will schedule a hearing to evaluate the petition's merits and determine eligibility under the requirements outlined above.
3. The applicant must have completed their sentence, should not have any subsequent offenses, and must meet all conditions of probation or other court orders.
4. Petitioners on probation or serving jail time must ensure that the probation agent or correctional institution sends a certificate of discharge to the court.
5. If the judge grants the expungement request, the record will be expunged and sealed, limiting access to the file.

Trempealeau County Arrest Warrants

In Trempealeau County, an arrest warrant is a legal order issued by the court with instructions concerning the apprehension of an individual. Arrest warrants in Trempealeau County are issued after law enforcement agents or prosecutors provide evidence to a judge that establishes probable cause of the person's culpability for a crime.

A typical arrest warrant in Trempealeau County contains the following:

• The offence name and the section of the law that was breached.
• A copy of the complaint.
• The name or description of the individual being arrested.
• The issuance date and the judge's name and title.
• A directive to arrest and present the accused before the issuing judge or another judge in the same county.

Do Trempealeau County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Trempealeau County, as in other parts of Wisconsin, arrest warrants remain active indefinitely and do not have an expiration date. Once issued by a judge or magistrate, a warrant stays in effect until the individual named in the warrant is arrested or the court officially recalls it. This means outstanding warrants are enforceable at any time, regardless of how much time has passed.