Brown County Arrest Records

In Brown County, the Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), and other law enforcement agencies within Brown County create arrest records as evidence of the arrest and detention of individuals for various offenses. Sections 2935.03, 2935.02, and 2935.04 of the Ohio Revised Codes outline the conditions for arrests by law enforcement and private citizens. Generally, arrests become imminent if there is probable cause to believe that individuals committed arrestable acts or the courts issue arrest warrants.

Brown County law enforcement agencies detain arrestees at local law police departments holding cells and transfer them to the Brown County Jail after processing. Minors are transferred to juvenile detention centers in other Ohio counties. State and federal offenders serve their prison terms at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) or federal correctional facilities.

Brown County arrest records are law enforcement documents. However, they may also be accessible through Brown County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Brown County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Brown County, OH. Section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code grants public access to Brown County arrest records and other official documents in the custody of Ohio local and state agencies. However, notwithstanding the accessibility of Brown County arrest records, Ohio laws do not permit public disclosure of Brown County arrest records relating to juvenile arrests, sealed or expunged cases, active law enforcement investigations, information protected by privacy laws, law enforcement personnel details, and national security.

Non-owners of exempted arrest records must be legally authorized to access them. Public members seeking access to Brown County arrest records should make formal requests to relevant law enforcement agencies or contact the Brown County Sheriff's Office at:

750 Mount Orab Pike,
Georgetown
OH 45121
Phone: (937) 378-4435
Fax: (937) 378-2039.

Brown County Arrest Statistics

The Georgetown and Mount Orab Police Department reported 61 arrest incidents to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting database in 2023. The same agencies arrested 72, 62, and 51 individuals for various offenses in 2022, 2021, and 2020. In Brown County, 70% of arrestees within Brown between 2020 and 2023 were males (174), while females accounted for approximately 30% (73). Between January 2020 and December 2023, simple assault incidents accounted for 32% of arrests within Brown County.

Also, the Ohio Highway Patrol made 66 and 52 arrests for felonies and resisting arrests in 2023 and 2024.

Find Brown County Arrest Records

Interested individuals seeking access to Brown County arrest records should:

• Visit the Brown County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search Page and click the names of inmates to reveal their arrest records
• Request access through calls, mail, or visits to the Brown County Sheriff's Office
• Visit Brown County police departments and submit formal requests to access their arrest records
• Visit, call, or fax the Brown County Office of the Clerk of Courts at:

Brown County Court of Common Pleas
Courthouse Square,
101 S. Main Street,
Georgetown,
Ohio 45121
Phone: (937) 378-3100
Fax: (937) 378-1753

Brown County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

The distinctions between Brown County arrests and criminal records are in their source, contents, purposes, and legal implications.

Brown County arrest records are law enforcement documents detailing arrests and tracking individuals' detention. Arrest records do not prove the guilt or innocence of offenders; arrestees are innocent of charges unless the courts state otherwise. Furthermore, arrest records may not impact their owners; the courts may seal them if they do not result in convictions.

Brown County criminal records provide details of arrests, charges, prosecutions, convictions, and incarcerations of individuals within Brown County. They are generated by Brown County courts during criminal case trials. Brown County arrest records are proof of criminal convictions and may negatively impact personal relationships, employment, social status, and housing opportunities.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information stays on records indefinitely if the courts do not seal or remove them. Per Section 2953.31 through 2953.36 of the Ohio Revised Code, owners of arrest records can petition the courts to seal and remove them if the arrests result in dismissals, acquittals, or no charges. The court may also seal arrest records for eligible crimes if their owners complete deferred adjudication programs.

Brown County Arrest Warrants

Brown County arrest warrants refer to legal orders by Brown County courts authorizing law enforcement to arrest individuals. These documents are issued by judges/magistrates of Brown County courts if law enforcement provides probable cause to show criminal acts. Judges/magistrates may also issue warrants for disregard to court orders, contempt of court, domestic violence, grand jury indictments, non-appearance for scheduled hearings, and several other offenses.

Generally, legally valid Ohio arrest warrants should contain the following information:

• Full names and physical descriptions of the subjects
• Charges against the wanted individuals
• Sections of the Ohio Code allegedly violated
• Dates and time of issuance of the warrants
• Affidavit or statements of probable cause
• Orders to law enforcement to take the individuals into custody
• Name and signature of the authorizing judges/magistrates
• Names and locations of the issuing courts
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the warrants
• Jurisdictions of the warrants.

Do Brown County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Brown County arrest warrants do not have expiration dates. Under Ohio and federal laws, arrest records remain active until law enforcement arrests the subjects. Nonetheless, arrest warrants become inactive if the courts revoke them or the subjects of the warrants die.

Although arrest warrants (including those of Brown County) do not have expiry dates, several factors may influence their validity. If there are statutes of limitations on underlying cases, prosecutors must file charges against the suspects before they expire. Also, arrest warrants must not be specific, contain the relevant information, and comply with the United States and Ohio constitutions to be legally valid.