McPherson County Arrest Records

McPherson County's arrest records are official recordings of arrest events. Such records contain information on the arrestee, criminal charges, booking date, bond amount, and the arresting agency.

Peace officers make arrests when evidence indicates that an individual may have violated the law. They may also arrest persons who may cause potential harm to life or property. After an arrest, officers may book and detain suspected offenders until they are bailed or arraigned before a court. The McPherson County sheriff's office creates and maintains arrest records. In addition, it discloses the records to interested persons or entities.

Arrest information is also accessible in crime-related public files. For example, McPherson County court records may include arrest information like the arrestee's personal data, exhibits, warrants, and bond information.

Are Arrest Records Public in McPherson County?

Per the Kansas Open Records Act, most arrest records in McPherson County are open to the public. This means public members can view and request copies of arrest records from designated government entities. These entities function as record custodians and are required to disclose arrest records to interested parties. For example, the McPherson County sheriff's office allows in-person requests for arrest records. Interested parties must visit the sheriff's office during open hours at this address:

1177 Woodside Street
McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 245-1225

However, not all arrest records are accessible to the public. Record custodians have the legal right to withhold records whose disclosure may endanger the lives of concerned parties. Other examples of restricted arrest records include the following:

• Arrest documents that may interfere with future criminal investigations
• Documents that may reveal the identities of undercover personnel or confidential sources
• Personal information of sex crime victims
• Arrest warrants that are yet to be issued to an arresting agency

McPherson County Arrest Statistics

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, the McPherson County sheriff's office made 46 arrests in 2023. In contrast, the Kansas Department of Corrections revealed that the state's correctional facilities housed 9,680 inmates as of April 2025.

Find McPherson County Arrest Records

Public members can find and obtain arrest information in inmate records. These records mostly contain post-arrest information like arrestees' names, physical features, mugshots,

To view inmate records, public members must conduct searches on online repositories owned by government entities. For instance, the McPherson County sheriff's website hosts a searchable portal for arrestees held in the county jail. Inquirers can look up inmate information by using search data like the inmate name or prison number.

The Kansas Department of Corrections also maintains an online searchable database for inmate records. To view records on the platform, inquirers must fill in the inmate's name and KDOC number into the required search fields.

Alternatively, inquirers can use the Federal Bureau of Prisons' inmate locator to find information about inmates serving sentences in federal correctional facilities. To access records on the platform, inquirers must search by providing the inmate's name or prison number.

McPherson County Arrest Records vs. Criminal Records

McPherson arrest records are different from criminal records in these aspects:

They contain different information

Public members will only find arrest-related information in arrest records. Such records may include arrest details like the arrestee's personal information, criminal charges, booking date, bond amount, and the arresting agency's name. In contrast, criminal records contain all information received regarding an individual's criminal history. The record may include arrest, court, and incarceration data.

They are under the purview of different agencies

Law enforcement agencies are the designated custodians of arrest records. The agencies generate the records by generating and collecting information regarding an arrest event. However, criminal records fall under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Bureau of Investigations. The agency creates criminal records by collecting related data from public entities like arresting agencies and the courts that passed the criminal conviction.

They lead to different outcomes

Arrest records do not reveal if the record subject was tried for the arrest charges. Thus, they do not negatively impact a record subject's life. However, criminal records reveal a court verdict concerning a crime. These records may affect a person's chances of getting employment in specific industries.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Reno County arrest records will remain visible in your public files unless they are sealed or expunged. The state law allows arrestees to expunge arrest records, provided they meet the legal requirement for doing so. Note that certain arrest records are not eligible for expungement.

McPherson County Arrest Warrants

In McPherson County, arrest warrants are court orders that authorize the arrest of persons named in the document. Court judges issue arrest warrants for these reasons:

• The defendant refused to honor the court summons.
• Arresting officers provided an affidavit that contains proof of the defendant's crimes.

Arrest warrants issued in McPherson County must include these details:

• The defendant's name, aliases, and physical features.
• Arrest charges and description.
• Court document number.
• Statement calling for the arrest of the defendant.
• court official's signature and name.

Do McPherson County Arrest Warrants Expire?

McPherson County arrest warrants have a lifetime validity. This means they remain valid until the defendant is arrested or the court nullifies them. Moreover, the document remains valid even after the statute of limitations for the offense has elapsed.

Expunge McPherson County Arrest Records

In McPherson County, arrestees can expunge arrest records by filing a petition to expunge with the district court. Upon receiving the petition, the court may set up a hearing date to review the petitioner's eligibility and circumstances surrounding the arrest event.

Who is eligible to expunge arrest records in McPherson County?

Under Kansas state laws, you can expunge arrest records if:

• You were arrested as a result of a mistaken identity or as a victim of identity theft.
• The charges were dismissed and did not lead to a conviction.

To expunge conviction records, the petitioner must fulfill these criteria:

• Must have completed the court-mandated sentencing or probationary program.
• It has been more than a year since you completed the court sentence.

How to expunge arrest records in McPherson County?

1. Create a petition that contains these data:
   1. The petitioner's legal name, sex, age, and gender.
   2. Arrest charges and date.
   3. Name of the arresting agency.
2. Attach a $195 filing fee to expunge the record.
3. Submit the form and filing fee to the McPherson County District Court at:
   117 North Maple - Courthouse
   P.O. Box 1106
   McPherson, KS 67460
   Phone: (620) 241-3422

The court may grant the petition and issue an expungement order to the Kansas Bureau of Investigations.