Overland Park Arrest Records

Law enforcement agents in Overland Park, Kansas, are authorized by the law to arrest suspects accused of committing a crime. Overland Park arrest records refer to legal documents generated by the arresting agencies that record these arrests. Offenders arrested in Overland Park are typically detained at the Johnson County Adult Detention Center, which the Johnson County Sheriff manages.

The Overland Park Police Department serves the city as the main law enforcement and arresting agency. It also answers public record requests for arrest records. Overland Park arrest records are also found in criminal histories maintained by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and Johnson County Arrest Records managed by the local courts.

Are Arrest Records Public in Overland Park?

The Kansas Open Records Act classifies Overland arrest records as public information that can be inspected, copied, and viewed. The law instructs the custodians to provide access to these records after a public record request, unless access to the record is exempted by law. Information and records that are restricted from public disclosure under the act include the following:

• Certain personal information whose release would be an invasion of privacy
• Records that have been sealed or expunged by a court order
• Arrest records of juveniles and minors
• Records of an ongoing criminal investigation
• Records protected by attorney-client privilege

Interested parties may contact the Overland Park Police Department at:

Overland Park Police Department
W. Jack Sanders Justice Center
12400 Foster}
Overland Park, KS 66213

Overland Park Arrest Statistics

According to arrest statistics found on the FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Overland Park Police Department reported 2869 arrests in 2023. These statistics include 1868 male arrests and 966 female arrests. Grouping the arrests by offense shows 882 arrests for larceny, 630 arrests for simple assaults, 336 arrests for DUI offenses, 191 arrests for drugs/narcotics offenses, 131 arrests for aggravated assault, 120 arrests for vandalism, 49 arrests for liquor law violations, 42 arrests for fraud, 35 arrests for burglary, 28 arrests for motor vehicle theft, 14 arrests for weapons violations, 11 arrests for prostitution, seven arrests for robbery, six arrests for arson, and one arrest for homicide.

The Johnson County Adult Detention Center serves as the primary booking and detention center for offenders arrested by Overland Park Police.

Johnson County Adult Detention Center
101 N. Kansas Avenue
Olathe, KS 66061

Find Overland Park Arrest Records

Record seekers may use any of the following options to find arrest records and inmate information for Overland Park.

• Interested parties may call the Overland Park Police Department at (913) 895-6300.
• The Johnson County Adult Detention serves the Overland Police as its detention center. Record seekers may call the detention center at (915) 715-5100 to seek inmate information.
• The Johnson County Sheriff's Office offers several options for looking up arrest and inmate information online, including the Booking/Release Report, the Inmate Search tool, and the Offender Search map.

Overland Park Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Overland Park arrest and criminal records are legal documents generated by law enforcement agencies that document a person's interactions with the justice system. Overland Park arrest records focus on arrests and their circumstances. Typically, they contain the individual's name, physical description, mugshots, fingerprints, charges filed, laws violated, arresting agency/officers, and other information obtained during the arrest and booking.

Criminal records are more extensive. They contain records from multiple sources, including arrest records, court records, case information, verdicts, sentencing, prison/jail records, and post-conviction status such as probation or parole supervision. It should be noted that although arrest records are not proof of guilt, only that a person was detained on suspicion of a crime, criminal records typically confirm the offender's guilt.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record in Overland Park?

Overland Park arrest records will typically remain on a person's record indefinitely unless they take the necessary legal steps to remove them. Kansas offers offenders the opportunity to remove certain offenses from their records that qualify through the process of expungement. Expungement may be possible for certain arrests and non-violent convictions that qualify after a waiting period. For example, minor offenses and misdemeanors may be expunged after 3 years, while eligible felonies can be expunged after 5 years.

Overland Park Arrest Warrants

An Overland Park arrest warrant is a form of legal document issued by a judicial officer of a local court, ordering law enforcement to arrest a suspect of a crime and bring them before the court. In Overland Park, an arrest warrant may be issued after a complaint is filed either via sworn testimony or an affidavit before a local judicial officer, such as a magistrate or judge. The complaint typically must explain that a crime was committed and show probable cause that the accused named on the warrant was responsible. If the judicial officer is satisfied with the complaint and its evidence, they will issue the warrant.

Arrest warrants issued in Overland Park will contain the following information:

• The date, time, and location where the warrant was issued
• The suspect's name, any alias, and a physical description by which they can be reasonably identified.
• The crime committed and the statutes it breaks
• Bond information, if applicable
• Instructions to law enforcement to bring the accused before the issuing court
• The name, title, and signature of the issuing judicial officer

Do Overland Park Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants issued in Overland Park do not expire. They remain active until the defendant is arrested, surrenders, dies, or the conditions of the warrant's issue are otherwise satisfied. In some cases, the issuing magistrate may quash or recall an arrest warrant.

Expunge Overland Park Arrest Records

Generally, the offense typically must meet the following criteria to expunge a record in Overland Park, Kansas.

• The expungement typically must be in the best interest of justice
• The case was dismissed, or no charges were filed after the arrest
• The applicant was acquitted at trial
• The applicant proved there was no probable cause for the arrest
• The arrest involved a case of mistaken identity

To qualify for expungement, the applicant typically must complete all court requirements, including sentences, supervision, and paying all court costs. Depending on the record type, the applicant must also complete the following waiting periods:

• Class D or E felonies, Misdemeanors, and traffic infractions may be expunged after 3 years.
• Nonviolent offenses, perjury, certain DUI offenses, and some Class A, B, and C felonies may be expunged after 5 to 7 years.

It should be noted that serious violent felonies, including murder and rape, are not eligible for expungement.

Interested parties may file for an Overland Park expungement using the following steps:

• All expungements in Kansas are handled at the district court level. The applicant typically must obtain the relevant forms from the Johnson County District Court located at:

Johnson County District Court
150 W Santa Fe Street,
Olathe, KS 66061, United States

• Fill out the forms, including details of the case and reasons for seeking expungement.
• File with the district court and pay all required filing fees
• Serve a copy of the petition to the relevant parties, including the prosecutor's office and the arresting agency
• If anyone challenges the petition, the court will schedule a hearing to hear from both sides, which the applicant typically must attend
• The court will review the petition and grant or deny it
• If granted, the court will issue an expungement order to all relevant agencies to expunge the offense from their records