Shelby County Arrest Records

Following Title 29 Chapter 2935 of the Ohio Revised Code, Shelby County law enforcement officers may make arrests upon suspicion of criminal offenses within the County. Shelby County arrestees are typically detained at the Shelby County Correctional Facility. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office maintains custody of arrest records in the county. Shelby County arrest records may also be accessible through other official documents, such as the Shelby County Court Records, which provide more robust details about a person's interaction with the justice system.

Shelby County arrest records may contain:

• The date and location of the arrest.
• The arrestee’s personal information, including name, age, and gender.
• The arrestee’s mugshots and fingerprints.
• A summary of the alleged crime leading to the arrest.
• The criminal charges that were filed against the arrestee.
• Classification of the offense as a felony, misdemeanor, or infraction.
• Information about the detention facility where the individual is being held.
• The date and location of the arrestee’s court hearing.

Are Arrest Records Public in Shelby County?

Yes, according to Title 1, Chapter 149 of the Ohio Revised Code, members of the public may request access to these public records. Arrest records are generally considered public records in Ohio. However, there are exceptions and limitations to this general rule. Some exemptions include:

• Juvenile records: Records related to arrests of minors are typically sealed and inaccessible to the public.
• Expunged records: If an arrest record has been expunged, it is no longer considered public.
• DNA records: Information stored in the DNA database under section 109.573 of the Revised Code.
• Victim and witness information: Contact details of victims or witnesses to crimes, as defined in section 2930.01, and depiction captures or depicts the victim of a sexually oriented offense, as described in section 2950.01 of the Revised Code.
• Ongoing investigations: Law enforcement agencies may withhold information from arrest records if it could compromise an ongoing investigation.
• Confidential information: records made confidential, privileged, and not subject to disclosure under section 2949.221 of the Revised Code.

To access arrest records in Ohio, interested persons may submit a public records request to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The office is located at:

Shelby County Sheriff's Office
555 Gearhart Road
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-1111
Fax: (937) 498-7845
Email: info@shelbycountysheriff.com

Shelby County Arrest Statistics

In 2023, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office documented 257 arrests, as the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Data Explorer reported. The arrests, ranked from highest to lowest, included 79 for "All Other Offenses," 58 for Simple Assault, 49 for Drug/Narcotics offenses, 20 for Disorderly Conduct, 17 for Non-violent Family Offenses, 16 for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), 10 for Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of property, five each for Burglary and Weapon Law Violations, 4 for Aggravated Assault, and 3 for Liquor Law Violations. Men comprised most of those arrested, with 171 male and 86 female arrestees.

Find Shelby County Arrest Records

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office offers offender details via its online jail roster. Interested persons may use this feature to conduct searches for arrest records. Alternatively, interested persons may contact or visit the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

Shelby County Sheriff's Office
555 Gearhart Road
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-1111
Fax: (937) 498-7845
Email: info@shelbycountysheriff.com

Alternatively, requesters may find an individual in any state prison using the offender search tool on the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (DRC) website. To find out if online inmate search options are available for inmates in county jails, requestors must go to the local authority's website.

Shelby County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest records and court records serve different functions. Arrest records capture specific details of an individual's arrest, such as the date, time, location, charges, and arresting agency. These records are generated during arrest and do not indicate guilt or innocence. Criminal records offer a more comprehensive view of an individual's legal history. They include information about arrests, charges, court proceedings, and the outcomes of these cases, such as dismissals, convictions, or acquittals.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Ohio, arrests may remain on a person’s record indefinitely unless steps are taken to seal or expunge them. Under sections 2953.32 to 2953.34 of the Revised Code, individuals are eligible to apply for the sealing of minor misdemeanor records after six months and general misdemeanor records one year after the final discharge of the case. For felonies, the waiting period is three years. Expungement is not automatic and requires a court application, where the court considers factors like rehabilitation and any objections from prosecutors or victims. Once the court grants an expungement order, individuals may remove their arrest records from public view.

Shelby County Arrest Warrants

A judge or magistrate authorizes an arrest warrant upon a formal request from law enforcement or prosecutors, provided they demonstrate probable cause to believe the individual has committed the alleged offense. A standard arrest warrant typically contains the following:

• The name and identifying details of the individual to be arrested.
• Details of the suspected criminal offense.
• The time and place where the arrest may take place.
• A summary of the probable cause justifying the warrant's issuance.
• The date and the signature of the judge or magistrate who issued the warrant.
• An expiry date (if applicable)
• The date on which the warrant was issued/the issuer's name.
• Any applicable bail/bond conditions

Do Shelby County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Shelby County arrest warrants typically do not expire. Once issued, they remain active until the individual is arrested, the charges are dropped or dismissed, or the issuing court recalls it. However, certain factors, such as the statute of limitations for a particular crime or changes in legal circumstances, could impact the validity of a warrant. Additionally, if record seekers are unsure of whether an arrest warrant is still active, they may contact the Sheriff’s Office at the following address:

Shelby County Sheriff's Office
555 Gearhart Road
Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-1111
Fax: (937) 498-7845
Email: info@shelbycountysheriff.com