Greene County Arrest Records

Greene County and Ohio law enforcement agents and authorized citizens make arrests when they witness the violation of state, federal, or local ordinances.

Ohio laws and administrative regulations Section 2935.04 outlines the state's provisions for these arrests. If a felony has been committed or there are reasonable grounds to believe that one has been committed, an arrest can be made with or without a warrant.

Merchant store and library employees can also detain persons they suspect of shoplifting or stealing merchandise before a law enforcement officer arrives to make an arrest per Section 2935.041 of the Ohio laws.

When a law enforcement officer apprehends an individual suspected of a crime, the officer may take custody of the subject if necessary to preserve public safety and peace. At the police station, the officer starts the "booking" procedure. During the administrative booking process, law enforcement agents gather the suspect's personal information and arrange the evidence of the suspected offense. The booking procedure involves:

• Obtaining pertinent information about the person and the circumstances of their arrest.
• Confirming their identity.
• Attending to any medical or mental health requirements.

The booking information is used during this process to produce an arrest record for first-time offenders. The details are added to an existing arrest record file if the suspect has committed crimes before.

Arrest records are significant because they are a valuable source of personal information for law enforcement, government organizations, and even potential employers. Law enforcement maintains arrest records as part of criminal records, but they may also be featured within Greene County Court Records if relevant to judicial processes.

Are Arrest Records Public in Greene County?

Yes. Arrest records are public in Greene County per the Ohio public records law and the state sunshine laws. The Ohio Public Records law gives law enforcement agencies and judicial bodies the right to disseminate these records to members of the public who request them unless the records have been made confidential. In Ohio, a court order or state legislature exempts certain arrest records from public disclosure, especially if they contain sensitive information or pertain to juvenile offenders/victims.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

A public arrest record usually contains the following information:

• The name of the arrested person(full name and aliases)
• Race and sex of the person
• Last known address
• The arrested person's date of birth
• The individual's date of birth
• Fingerprints of the individual
• A mugshot of the detained person
• The offence type
• Criminal Charges
• Previous arrest information
• Bail information

Find Greene County Arrest Records

Interested members of the public may find Greene County by visiting any police department in Greene County or by making a public records request to the Greene County Sheriff's Office. However, the first place to begin the search for arrest records is at the arresting agency. A person arrested multiple times in the same jurisdiction will have a record at the law enforcement office that made the arrest. Requestors only need to provide the full name and date of birth of a person of interest to aid the search.

Arrest records of persons arrested, charged, and who have made any court appearance can also be searched at the county court where the case was heard. For example, arrest records of persons taken to the Fairborn municipal courts can be found by searching the Fairborn municipal court records portal. A search can be done using the person's name or the case number. The search result will provide information about the arrest, offense, and charge; however, a comprehensive police arrest report can only be obtained from the arresting agency.

When state agencies such as the Ohio State Patrol make arrests, the suspects are held at the agency's location closest to where the arrest was made or at any other law enforcement jail in the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred. Inquirers may also create a public records request for arrest records online through the Department of Public Safety portal. On the other hand, a search for persons who have been incarcerated or jailed by a state agency can be done through the Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections portal. Requestors can search using the first and last names of a person of interest and narrow the search by "county of commitment" (county of arrest).

Free Arrest Record Search in Greene County

Although there isn't a comprehensive, free arrest record search in most jurisdictions, police departments and courts in Greene County offer searches online or in person. Interested persons may make a written or verbal public records request for arrest records in Greene County at only the cost of making copies of the records. Inquirers may also request free arrest reports and records online; the results will be sent directly to their email at no cost. Individuals can search online arrest logs to get information about arrests.

Third-party websites also provide free access to arrest records. These privately owned databases offer comprehensive access to all public records, including those from state and federal agencies, courts, and police departments. Others primarily focus on a single category of public documents. Subscription-based services offering arrest records or pay-per-search third-party services offer more comprehensive arrest data.

Get Greene County Criminal Records

A criminal record is an official account of a person's historical engagement in illegal activities. It includes all criminal activity-related arrests, convictions, and other court cases and gives a complete picture of a person's interaction with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies and their participation in criminal activities.

Individuals can request a Greene County criminal record at the Greene County sheriff's office. Certain criminal records are public and can be requested per Ohio Revised Code 149.43 (B) and the Greene County public records request policy. However, the criminal records requested from Greene County are specific to the criminal justice agencies.

One of two methods is available for requesting a criminal record:

• Online through the submission of an online Public Records Request Form.
• Completing the Public Records Request form and sending it back to the relevant department or office via fax, mail, email, or in person.

Suppose the requester is unsure of the type of criminal records they seek. In that case, they should send the information to the county sheriff's Records and Information Manager, who will review it and contact them for more details. The manager will also help the requester make revisions by explaining how the office maintains its records.

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation office also maintains and processes requests for state-wide criminal record searches.

Individuals who wish to acquire information about their criminal record kept at BCI must submit all of the following:

• The full name, present address, and other details that can be used to identify the person whose records are being sought;
• The complete set of fingerprints belonging to the owner of the record
• A notarized consent of the person whose records are being sought after
• A business check payable to the "Treasurer of State of Ohio" for $22.00 or an electronic payment

Requestors can mail or submit the application in person at any Bureau of Criminal Investigations location.

Greene County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Greene County Criminal and arrest records are used interchangeably to describe documents about a person's criminal history; nevertheless, despite their similarities, they have different meanings.

Arrest records are documents that show a person was apprehended by law enforcement. They provide information about every arrest, including the incident that led to it and whether charges are associated with it. Arrest records are maintained by arresting agencies and can sometimes be found as part of court documents for a trial or hearing.

On the other hand, criminal records are documents that detail a person's whole history of engaging in illegal behavior and their dealings with the legal system and law enforcement as a result of that activity. Criminal records show individuals' arrests, charges, offenses, conviction history, fines, and times served in jail as punishment for crimes.

The main distinction between arrest and criminal records is that the former displays information on convictions, while the latter only displays non-conviction data.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Forever. In the state of Ohio, a person's criminal record will not "go away" just because time has passed. Rather, individuals who meet the requirements must take action to erase an arrest from their criminal history. Even misdemeanor arrests do not result in an automatic dismissal. However, if they are eligible, requesters may expunge their arrest and conviction history.

Expunge Greene County Arrest Records

Expungement is the process of making a record permanently unretrievable by deleting, destroying, and erasing it per a court's ruling.

Ohio utilizes a judicial procedure known as "sealing a criminal record" instead of expungement. While the legal processes for "sealing of records" and "expungement of records" are distinct in some states, they occur concurrently in Ohio. Put otherwise, "sealing" and "expungement" refer to the same thing in Ohio.

To be eligible for expungement, applicants must meet the criteria set out by the Ohio statutes and be permitted by law to apply. A person is eligible to have arrest records that result in a conviction expunged if they satisfy all of the requirements outlined in Section 2953 of the Ohio Revised Code, which include:

• The arrest and conviction they are attempting to have wiped out is legally admissible;
• They were not sentenced to prison time as a result of the conviction.
• The individual has either one misdemeanor, one felony, two misdemeanors, or one misdemeanor and one felony conviction. They may also have a combination of these convictions.
• The applicant requests the expungement of a conviction for which the statutory waiting period has elapsed.
• There are no pending criminal charges or other legal actions against the person.

In general, the following categories of Greene County arrest records that lead to convictions cannot be expunged under Ohio law

• First- or second-class felonies
• A 3rd-degree felony if the applicant has (2) or more felonies of any degree
• A 3rd degree felony if applicant has exactly (2) 3rd degree felonies + (2)misdemeanors + any other convictions
• convictions for traffic offenses
• Violent felonies that are not specifically sexual in nature
• Offenses with a sexual orientation for which the applicant is required to comply with R.C. Chapter 2950 regulations (sex offender registry)
• Domestic violence arrests and convictions
• Offenses where the victim was less than thirteen years old
• Arrests and convictions for violating a protective order

The procedure for sealing and expunging criminal records is not just for those with convictions. A person may be eligible to have their arrest and criminal records sealed and expunged per section 2953.52 of the Ohio statutes if they have records of bail forfeitures, charges that were dropped, acquittals, not guilty verdicts, and charges that were filed. There is no waiting period to file for an expungement of dismissed criminal charges or an acquittal of criminal charges, making the process far simpler.

Record-holders may apply for expungement by following these steps:

• Obtain the required paperwork: Applicants must go to the court where they were convicted and request a certified copy of the "Judgment Order of Conviction". Additionally, applicants need to provide their arrest records from the arresting authority.
• Applicants must then visit public libraries and obtain fill-in-the-blank forms. Two forms are required to apply: sealing of a criminal record per ORC §2953.32 and sealing judgment. The "Application" will need information such as the charges and case numbers for the convictions the individual hopes to expunge. Applicants must also provide the date of conviction and the date of termination.
• The applicant must then submit all the completed documents to the Greene County clerk's office. The application costs $50.
• The court will determine a hearing date, which will be mailed to the applicants.

Greene County Arrest Warrants

A Greene County arrest warrant is a court order written on the report of a prosecuting attorney following the filing of an affidavit, information, or indictment against a suspect. The warrant instructs any law enforcement officer, including the county sheriff, to seek out, apprehend, and imprison the person mentioned within the warrant and make them appear before a court.

As earlier stated, a warrant is issued based on probable cause shown by law enforcement or an attorney to a judge. The application for a warrant is usually a written affidavit showing evidence that a person must be arrested immediately. However, a grand jury indictment or filing of a criminal complaint by a city or district attorney following the assessment of a police report may also result in the issuance of an arrest warrant.

A Greene County arrest warrant usually shows the following information:

• The name of the suspect, including any aliases
• The gender and race of the suspect
• A physical description of the suspect
• The criminal incident that supports the issuance of a warrant
• The charges against the individual
• The time the warrant was issued
• The name of the issuing judge and court

Greene County Arrest Warrant Search

Individuals may perform an arrest warrant search at the Greene County sheriff's office. Warrant searches can be directed to the Department of Criminal Investigation and law enforcement within the county sheriff's office. Inquirers may also visit the Green County Court to search for warrants that the court has issued. The county court clerk's office will provide individuals with information on any warrants issued by the court to search for arrest warrants from any of these sources. Requestors are expected to provide the name of the person of interest to facilitate the search.

Do Greene County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No warrants issued by courts in Greene County have an expiry date. Instead, warrants remain active until the individual is arrested.