Preble County Arrest Records

Law enforcement officers perform an arrest when a person is suspected of committing an offense or caught in the act. The Preble County Sheriff's Office is primarily responsible for carrying out arrests in Preble County and is also in charge of the county jail. The jail holds persons arrested and awaiting trial or bail.

Preble County law enforcement departments create arrest records after an arrest. These records are designed to document the details of each arrest. However, arrest information may also appear in Preble County court records and statewide criminal history records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Preble County?

Yes. Under the Ohio Public Records Act, Preble County arrest records are public. The public can access arrest information at the custodian's office or by any means the custodian makes available.

However, certain records may be restricted because they contain sensitive information. For instance, information that may violate a person's right to privacy in Preble County, including sensitive personal information, medical records, and identifying information on crime victims, may not be disclosed. Additionally, juvenile records and arrest records relating to an ongoing investigation are usually confidential.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Publicly accessible arrest records in Preble County include:

• Arrestee's Identifying Information: Full name, race, gender, date of birth, hair color, eye color, height, weight, and mugshot
• Arrest Information: Arrest date and time, arresting agency, location, arresting officer, arrest charge description, and charge degree
• Booking Information: Agency, location, booking date, and booking number
• Court Information: Presiding court, case number, judge, bail type, bail amount, and next court date

Preble County Arrest Statistics

Preble County law enforcement agencies submit arrest reports detailing the statistics on arrests in the county to the Ohio Statistical Analysis Center (SAC). The SAC is the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) department that receives and compiles crime data from all Ohio counties.

Crime statistics in Ohio Counties can be viewed on the Data, Reports, and Dashboard site. However, county-specific arrest statistics are not provided on the portal. Researchers can contact local law enforcement agencies to obtain their arrest statistics.

Find Preble County Arrest Records

Once an arresting agency makes an arrest, it creates and maintains an arrest record for the arrest. Individuals can access these records at the arresting agency's office. Requesters may need to pay a fee to receive a copy of the record. Preble County inmate records can be found on the Sheriff's Daily Jail Roster. The Roster contains records on all inmates incarcerated in the county jail and is updated every two hours.

State inmate records are preserved in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (CRC) repository. Researchers can view these records via the Offender Search Portal. A search is done by an inmate's last name, first name, or number. The portal contains records on incarcerated persons, persons under APA Supervision, and violators at large.

Additionally, federal inmate records are publicly accessible through the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator. A federal inmate can be located by their name or BOP, INS, DCDC, OR FBI number.

Free Arrest Record Search in Preble County

Arrest records maintained by law enforcement agencies may be accessed without cost if an agency permits. This is possible if a search fee is not required and a copy of the record needs to be made. Third-party online platforms are an alternative individuals can utilize to access Preble County arrest records. Individuals can usually search these platforms using the subject of the record's name. Some third-party platforms may disclose some arrest information to researchers for free after a search is conducted.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Indefinitely. There is no stipulated retention period for arrest records after which they are expunged in Ohio. Arrest records are always kept on record unless the court orders the sealing or expungement of the record. When an arrest is sealed, it remains on record but is inaccessible to the public. However, when an expungement occurs, the arrest is erased from the individual's record. The state has requirements an arrest must meet to qualify for sealing or expungement.

Expunge Preble County Arrest Records

Individuals with an arrest history may file for sealing or expungement under Ohio Revised Code § 2953.31 through Ohio Revised Code § 2953.61. The Court of Common Pleas handles the sealing and expungement of arrest records in Preble County. Individuals can only file a petition with the court if their arrest meets the statutory requirements. An arrest under the following circumstances is eligible for sealing or expungement in Ohio:

• Arrests that did not result in a conviction or had the charges dropped
• Arrests that had no charges filed after two years
• One year after the completion of any imposed sentence for a misdemeanor, fourth-degree felony, or fifth-degree felony offense
• Six months after the completion of any imposed sentence for a minor misdemeanor
• Three years after the completion of any imposed sentence for a third-degree felony offense
• Seven years after the completion of any imposed sentence for solicitation of improper compensation offenses

Sentence completion also involves the payment of all monetary fines associated with the offense. The following offenses are ineligible for expungement under any circumstance:

• Sexually-related crimes
• Violent, first and second-degree crimes
• Multiple convictions for a third-degree felony

Crimes involving a victim less than 13 years of age are ineligible for expungement except for certain child support violations. Although an arrest record is erased from a person's record when expunged, the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation maintains a copy. The record can be used to determine an individual's eligibility for law enforcement employment in the future.

Preble County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant authorizes law enforcement to arrest a person who is believed to have committed an offense. When law enforcement in Preble County reasonably believes an individual has committed an offense and needs to be arrested, a complaint is filed in the court. The complaint details facts that support the claims of the complaint. The presiding judge issues a warrant after the facts have been examined and probable cause is determined. The contents of a Preble County warrant include:

• The accused's name
• The arrest charges
• The name of the issuing judge
• The date of issuance
• The law enforcement officer/agency responsible for the execution

In Ohio, a warrant is fully executed when an arresting officer brings an arrestee before the court after they have been arrested. The Clerk may set bail if the court is not in session at that time and the arrest was not made for a serious crime. Active Preble County warrants can be found at the local Sheriff's Office.

Do Preble County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Preble County arrest warrants do not expire, remaining valid until the named individuals are apprehended. However, factors like a suspect's demise or the court's formal withdrawal of a warrant can invalidate a warrant. The court may quash (withdraw) a warrant if it is defective or if the initial complaint brought to the court has been dismissed or deemed insufficient.