Reno County Arrest Records

In Reno County, arrest records provide information on arrest events that occurred within the county. The records contain arrest details like the arrestee's name, charges, booking information, and available arrest warrants.

An arrest occurs when there’s sufficient proof that an individual violated state or federal statutes. Law enforcement officers may make arrests with or without an arrest warrant. In some instances, officers make arrests to prevent a potential crime. After an arrest, officers may temporarily detain the arrestee in the county jail.

Reno County arrest records are mostly available through local law enforcement entities. For instance, the county sheriff may hold arrest records and other related data. Reno County court records, criminal history checks, and inmate records may also include arrest information.

Are Arrest Records Public in Reno County?

Under the Kansas Open Records Act, most arrest records are accessible to the public. Interested parties can inspect or get copies of such records from specific government entities. The state law requires these entities to maintain and disclose the records upon requests from the public. Public members seeking to access these records must fulfill the entity's requirements. For instance, record seekers must submit a written request to obtain records via mail.

However, K.S.A. 45-221 exempts certain records from public disclosure. Exempted records usually contain information whose disclosure is judged to not be in the public interest. The following arrest records are exempt in Reno County:

• Arrest information that may interfere with future criminal investigations;
• Records that will reveal the identity of confidential sources or undercover personnel;
• Arrest warrants that are yet to be issued to an arresting agency;
• Information that will reveal investigation methods and procedures;
• Personal information of sexual crime victims.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

In Reno County, public arrest records may include the following details:

• The arrestee’s name and identifying features like eye color, race, age, and height;
• Arrest charges and description;
• Arrest location and date;
• Booking information;
• Bond amount.

Reno County Arrest Statistics

As of September 2024, there were no county-specific arrest reports or incarceration data for Reno County. However, the state documented 52,378 arrests in 2019. In contrast, the Kansas Department of Corrections recorded 9,588 inmates in the state's correctional facilities.

Find Reno County Arrest Records

Interested parties can find Reno County arrest records in public documents, such as inmate records. Such documents may contain the arrestee’s name, charges, booking information, and bond. To access inmate records in Reno County, interested parties must use resources provided by custodian agencies. For instance, the Kansas Department of Corrections hosts an online searchable platform for all arrestees incarcerated in the state’s correctional facilities. Users can view records on the portal by filling out these details:

• Inmate’s full name
• KDOC number

In addition, users can utilize the advanced search option to get accurate search results on the platform. The advanced search options include the state ID (KBI) number, race, gender, social security number, and age range.

Inquirers can also find Reno County arrest records by using the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ search portal. The portal allows name- or number-based searches for inmate information.

Alternately, the Reno County Sheriff's Office allows in-person inquiries for arrest and incident reports. To access the record, interested parties must submit an in-person request to the sheriff's office at:

206 West 1st Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Phone: (620) 694-2735

Free Arrest Record Search in Reno County

Record seekers can conduct free searches for Reno County arrest records via these government-owned search sites:

• Kansas Department of Corrections inmate search platform
• The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.

The Reno County sheriff’s office may allow requesters to view arrest records for free. To view arrest information, requesters must visit the county sheriff during open hours at:

206 West 1st Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: (620) 694-2735

The agency may charge fees for creating physical copies of requested arrest records.

Likewise, interested parties can freely look up arrest information on third-party search sites. Such sites have a typical user-friendly interface that enables users to easily access records. Nevertheless, third-party search sites operate outside government jurisdiction and may not offer accurate arrest information.

Reno County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

In Reno County, arrest records are quite different from criminal records in terms of content, custodian agency, and the creation process. For example, arrest records generally provide information on arrest events. Citizens will find the arrestee’s name, physical features, charges, booking, and bond information in such records. In contrast, criminal records contain not only arrest information but also court and incarceration data.

The custodian agency for these records is also a differentiating factor. Law enforcement agencies are the primary custodians of arrest records. The agencies mostly maintain arrest records as arrest or incident reports. In contrast, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is the sole custodian of criminal records generated in the county. Reno County arrest records.

In terms of the record creation process, law enforcement agencies create arrest records after conducting an arrest. Criminal records, however, are a compilation of arrest, court, and incarceration information.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Reno County arrest records will indefinitely remain visible in publicly accessible domains. However, record subjects can expunge the records, provided they fulfill the legal requirements for doing so.

Expunge Reno County Arrest Records

Under 22-2410, arrestees can expunge Reno County arrest records by filing a petition with the district court. For dismissed arrest charges, the prosecutor or judicial officer in charge of the case will file an expungement petition with the district court. The court may grant or deny the petition after reviewing the legal requirements and circumstances around the arrest events.

Who is eligible to expunge arrest records in Reno County?

You are eligible to expunge arrest records under these conditions:

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

For arrest records that resulted in a conviction, petitioners must fulfill the following criteria:

• Completed or served the court-mandated sentence or probationary program.
• It is more than one year since the petitioner completed the sentence.

How to expunge arrest records in Reno County

1. Create a petition that includes the following details:
   1. The petitioner’s current name and the name used at the time of the arrest.
   2. Petitioner’s sex, race, and age.
   3. The offense
   4. Arrest date
   5. Name of the arresting agency.
2. Attach a $176 docket fee if the arrest led to a conviction. However, the district court does not charge fees to expunge dismissed arrest charges.
3. Submit the petition and other required fees to Reno County district court at:
   206 West 1st Avenue
   Hutchinson, KS 67501
   Phone: (620) 694-2956
4. Upon receiving the request, the court will set up a hearing date.
5. Next, the court will determine if the petitioner is eligible to expunge the record.

The court may grant the petition if the petitioner meets the legal requirement for expungement. Next, the court will issue an order of expungement to the Kansas Bureau of Investigations.

Reno County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are court documents that authorize arrests of suspected offenders. In Reno County, the court magistrate issues warrants if a defendant refuses to appear before the court. Court judges may also issue warrants after receiving a complaint from an arresting agency. The complaints may include information about the defendant's crime or intention to commit a crime.

Per 22-2304 of the Kansas Revised Statutes, arrest warrants must provide information on the following:

• The defendant’s name and aliases or physical features (if the name is unknown).
• A description of the arrest charges
• Court magistrate’s signature.

Do Reno County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants in Reno County will remain valid until the defendant gets arrested or the court nullifies them. Note that the statute of limitations does not affect the lifespan of an arrest warrant.