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Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Arrest Records

Arrest records in Oklahoma County are summary entries of the apprehension of individuals by the county’s law enforcement agencies. In Oklahoma County, arrest records are created by the county’s Sheriff’s Office, the Oklahoma City Police Department, and the Edmond Police Department during the booking of individuals arrested for various reasons. These documents contain the arrestees' identifying information, details of their alleged offenses, the arresting agencies, and booking information.

For transparency, accountability, public awareness, and background screening, Title 51, Section 24A.8 of the Oklahoma Statutes grants individuals the right to access law enforcement records (including Oklahoma County’s arrest records). According to this legislation, custodians of Oklahoma County’s arrest records must make the documents accessible to interested individuals upon request. Oklahoma’s Criminal Procedure Code (Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes) also impacts access to Oklahoma County’s arrest records.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Oklahoma, Oklahoma?

Yes, arrest records are public information in Oklahoma County. Under Oklahoma laws, arrest records are public documents, and the Oklahoma Open Records Act grants individuals the right to access them. Individuals are not required to provide an ID to view Oklahoma County’s arrest records; anyone can access these documents, irrespective of residency or nationality.

However, not all arrest records and information are accessible. There are exemptions on public access to juvenile records, sealed and expunged arrest records, and records restricted by judicial orders. Furthermore, custodians of Oklahoma County arrest records will redact information that compromises safety or whose access infringes the owner’s right to privacy.

What Do Public County Arrest Records Contain?

Under Oklahoma laws, interested parties can access identifying and incident-related details of arrests in Oklahoma County and other parts of the state. Generally, a public county arrest record (including those of Oklahoma County) contains:

  • Full  name and known aliases of the arrested person
  • Date of birth
  • Physical description, such as height, hair/eye color, and weight
  • Time, date, and location of the arrest
  • Arresting agency
  • Alleged offense at the time of the arrest
  • Mugshots
  • Booking number
  • Housing location
  • bail/bond amount (if it applies).

Similar to other government records, there are exemptions to what individuals can access in Oklahoma County’s arrest records. Oklahoma does not permit unauthorized access to:

  • Juvenile arrest records
  • Sealed and expunged records
  • Documents sealed by court orders
  • Confidential informant identities
  • Details tied to active investigations
  • Law enforcement techniques
  • Information protected by privacy laws.

Oklahoma County,  Oklahoma Arrest Search

State and federal systems provide alternative routes for accessing arrest information in Oklahoma County. Record seekers can access information about arrests in Oklahoma County without using county-level resources. 

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) maintains a central criminal history records database. This agency aggregates data from law enforcement agencies across the state. For a fee of $15.00 to $19.00, record seekers can submit a name-based or fingerprint-based request to access Oklahoma County’s arrest record as part of criminal history through the OSBI Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP). For the arrest details of Oklahoma County arrestees serving prison terms in state facilities, log in to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) OK Offender Lookup portal. Oklahoma County arrest records may also appear as criminal case information through the Oklahoma State Court Network Docket Search. 

To access Oklahoma County arrest information using federal resources, request an FBI Identity History Summary Check. Information seekers can also access details of arrests that resulted in incarceration at federal penitentiaries. For arrest information related to Oklahoma County arrestees prosecuted by federal courts, log in to PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). This portal also permits access to indictment records and details of federal court proceedings. 

Oklahoma County Inmate Locator

In Oklahoma County, real-time access to arrest information is through local resources. The Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC) JailTracker portal provides name-based access to arrest information through inmate records. Users can access basic arrest details, including the arrestee’s name, booking date, charges, and bail/bond information. Alternatively, download the OCDC Daily Blotter PDF for real-time access to arrest information through inmate records.

For offline access to Oklahoma County arrest records through the jail roster, visit the Oklahoma County Detention Center at:

201 N Shartel Avenue, 

Oklahoma City, 

OK 73102.

Phone: (405) 713-1930.

Active Warrant Search in Oklahoma County

A valid Oklahoma County arrest warrant includes:

  • The identifying details of the wanted person.
  • Charges against the defendant and the Oklahoma Statutes that were allegedly violated.
  • Date of issuance
  • Name of the issuing court
  • Instruction directing law enforcement to take the individual into custody.

Once the Oklahoma County District, Municipal, or Juvenile Court issues an arrest warrant, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office executes the order and maintains the record. The OCSO often coordinates with other law enforcement agencies to take the defendant into custody. Arrest warrants are public records. Consequently, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office provides a searchable database for individuals to check warrant information. Interested parties can verify their status through the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Search portal.

To check for active warrants in Oklahoma County:

  • Visit the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office website
  • Scroll down and expand the Warrant Search menu
  • Click the “Warrant Search” link to access the search tool
  • Enter the subject’s name into the search tool and submit.

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Oklahoma County

There are a few ways to access Oklahoma County arrest records for free. The Oklahoma County Detention Center’s Daily Blotter provides free access to arrest records through the county’s jail roster. Likewise, information seekers can use the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Offender Lookup portal and the Oklahoma State Court Network to search for Oklahoma County arrest records through inmate and court records. Individuals can also visit municipal police departments’ websites and search for recent, high-profile arrests or newsworthy arrests.

Oklahoma County Arrest Report

Oklahoma County arrest records and arrest reports are law enforcement documents that detail the arrest of individuals by the county’s law enforcement agencies. However, these records are distinct and play different roles within the local criminal justice system. 

Typically, an arrest record is a summary entry of data into a custody or judicial system; it contains the arrested person’s description, facts concerning the arrest, and jail booking details. An Oklahoma County arrest record is a public document that displays basic arrest information, such as:

  • The name of the arrested person
  • Charges
  • Booking date
  • Arresting agency.

On the other hand, an Oklahoma County arrest report provides a full account of the arrest; it is a narrative document created by the arresting officer after the arrest. An Oklahoma County arrest report:

  • Narrates the incident leading to the arrest
  • Details the arresting officer’s observations, including behavior, statements, and evidence
  • Provides witness statements
  • Outlines probable cause for the arrest.

Arrest reports serve as critical documents for prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the courts during criminal trials. 

While the Oklahoma Open Records Act permits public access to arrest records and arrest reports, individuals must submit a formal request to obtain Oklahoma County’s arrest reports. Furthermore, agencies frequently apply heavy redactions to publicly accessible arrest reports.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Oklahoma County

Oklahoma allows two types of expungement for criminal records. These are full and partial expungements. A full expungement will make the record inaccessible to the public and most agencies. In contrast, partial expungement hides the record from the public, but they are still accessible to law enforcement. Title 22, Sections 18 and 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes govern the expungement of criminal records in the state. Under this legislation, an Oklahoma County arrest may qualify for expungement if:

  • The suspect is acquitted.
  • The conviction was reversed.
  • There were no criminal charges.
  • The offender completes a deferred adjudication and observes a 1-year waiting period for a misdemeanor or waits 5 years for a felony.
  • The individual observes a 5-year waiting period after completing the sentence for a misdemeanor conviction and does not commit new crimes during this period.

In 2022, Oklahoma introduced the Clean Slate pathway for the expungement of criminal records. This legislation allows automatic expunction of eligible arrest records after a certain period.

To expunge an Oklahoma County arrest record:

  • Confirm if the record is eligible for expungement under Oklahoma laws.
  • Gather the necessary documents, including certified copies of:
    • The arrest record from the arresting agency
    • Criminal history report from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
    • Disposition documents from the Oklahoma State Court Network 
  • File a petition for expungement at the Oklahoma County District Court.
  • Send notice of the petition to the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office, the OSBI, and the arresting agency.
  • Attend the court hearing (if required)
  • Wait for the court to decide on the expungement request. If the petition is successful, the judge will order the relevant agencies to remove the record from their databases.

How Do You Remove Oklahoma County Arrest Records From the Internet?

Expunging or sealing an Oklahoma County arrest record does not totally remove the information from the internet. While an expungement order mandates government agencies to remove the record from their databases, it does not automatically apply to private platforms. In addition to legal expungement, owners of expunged records need to take an extra step to remove them from private websites. The following process may aid in the removal of Oklahoma County’s arrest records from the internet:

  • Expunge the arrest record through the Oklahoma County District Court or confirm if it has been expunged under the Clean Slate law.
  • Identify the platforms publishing the records online.
  • Email the expungement order to the website's compliance or privacy departments, and they may remove the record within 42 to 72 hours.
  • Make periodic online searches to confirm that the record is no longer on the internet.