Poinsett County Arrest Records

According to Arkansas Code § 16-81-106, in Poinsett County, law enforcement officers are authorized to arrest individuals when they have probable cause to believe they have committed a crime. Arrests can also result from outstanding warrants issued by local courts.

Following an arrest, inmates are held at the Poinsett County Detention Centre, where the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office operates.

The Poinsett County Sheriff's Office is primarily responsible for generating and maintaining Poinsett County arrest records. These arrest records are part of a broader repository of public records. They may even be referenced in other documents, such as Poinsett County Court Records, which include criminal case files, court dockets, and sentencing details.

Are Arrest Records Public in Poinsett County?

Yes, Poinsett County arrest records are typically considered public records under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (Arkansas Code Ann. § 25-19-105). The Arkansas FOIA grants the public legal liberty to access arrest details maintained by law enforcement agencies. Nonetheless, there are important exceptions to this act, particularly due to the kind of information contained in these records. Below are some exceptions:

• Sealed or expunged arrest records
• Arrest information that has not been processed
• Arrests that ended up being dismissed or where the subject was found not guilty
• Juvenile arrest information

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public Poinsett County arrest records typically contain the following bits of information:

Personal identifiers such as name, date of birth, gender, and race, among others

• Date and time of arrest
• Place of arrest
• Alleged offence
• Arresting officer
• Arresting agency
• Booking number
• Location of holding facility
• Bond or bail, if applicable

Poinsett County Arrest Statistics

The Federal Bureau of Investigation grants access to numerous arrest statistics, including Poinsett County arrest statistics, through its Crime Data Explorer. Even though this tool is crucial in finding arrests per reporting agency, it doesn't provide county totals.

For instance, for the year 2023, the total arrests reported by the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office were 792. Of this number, 566 were males, while female arrests made up the remaining 266.

Aside from the statistics reported by the County Sheriff's Office, other arrest reports submitted by other local agencies can be accessed through the Crime Data Explorer.

Find Poinsett County Arrest Records

There are numerous avenues through which interested individuals can access Poinsett County arrest records, including county resources, state, and federal resources.

• Poinsett County Sheriff's Inmate Roster

At the county level, the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office grants access to arrest records through its remote Inmate Roster. Through the inmate roster, researchers can find details on current inmates and recent bookings; these details include booking names, dates, charges, and mugshots. Additionally, the Inmate Roster can also be used in sourcing details on inmates released in the last 48 hours.

• Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC)

At the state level, the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) is another avenue through which interested individuals can access Poinsett County arrest records. Through its ADC offender Search, researchers can access records including details such as custody status, expected release date, and conviction data. Search on the tool can be by ADC number, name, county, or offence.

• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator

If an individual is arrested in Poinsett County and later transferred to a federal facility, details on such an individual can be accessed through the BOP Inmate Locator. Searches on the tool can be conducted by name or ID number.

Free Arrest Record Search in Poinsett County

Aside from government avenues, researchers can also make use of third-party search databases. These third-party platforms offer researchers access to Poinsett County arrest records at no cost. These third-party websites aggregate data from numerous websites and grant access to interested individuals. Search on these sites can be by name or case number.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Poinsett County, according to Arkansas laws, arrest records of an individual generally remain public indefinitely, as there is no stated timeline for official removal of such. There is no official retention schedule for records in Poinsett County; hence, so long as the record is maintained, portions may be available for public disclosure.

Nonetheless, some records may be eligible for sealing, and once sealed, the record is not erased but becomes inaccessible to the public.

Expunge Poinsett County Arrest Records

Record expungement in Poinsett County refers to a legal process of erasing or destroying a record so it becomes inaccessible to the public and restores the rights and privileges of the named party. According to Arkansas laws, adult arrest records are typically sealed, but the state permits total expungement of juvenile arrest records. The authority guiding the process for arrest record expungement in Poinsett County is the Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013, under which eligible subjects are at liberty to petition the District Court or Circuit Court in Poinsett County.

An eligible subject simply refers to an individual whose charges were not filed by the prosecutor within one year of the arrest. The petition forms to file with the court include the Petition to Seal Arrest and the Order to Seal Arrest

Upon filing the petition with the court, the court typically allows for a thirty-day interval before granting or denying the said petition. Within the time, the prosecuting attorney is free to oppose the petition. Following denial, the subject cannot file an expungement petition until after one year. Additionally, it is worth noting that upon acceptance, certain persons still possess access to the seal arrest records, including some government agencies.

Poinsett County Arrest Warrants

Poinsett County arrest warrants refer to legal documents issued by a judge or magistrate, bestowing authority on law enforcement officers to detain an individual suspected of committing a crime. Warrants are issued based on a sworn affidavit from a law enforcement officer with sufficient evidence that establishes probable cause to believe the said individual has committed a crime.

Each Poinsett County arrest warrant generally contains details such as:

• Name of the suspect
• Alleged offence
• Date of issuance
• Issuing judge
• Signature of the issuing judge

Do Poinsett County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Poinsett County arrest warrants do not have an expiry date. Once a judge issues a warrant, it remains active until the person named on the warrant is arrested or the issuing court recalls or quashes it. Even though the passage of time does not affect the validity of an arrest warrant, certain factors can influence the status of a warrant, including the following:

• Underlying chargers
• Dismissal of the case
• Administrative errors