Riley County Arrest Records

When a law enforcement officer arrests a person in Riley County, they generate a report of the incident, creating an arrest record. The record will include the arrestee's name, birthdate, photo, arrest date and time, the arresting officer's name, and fingerprints of the arrestee. Afterward, the arresting officer will pass along this arrest information to the court, where the case will be tried. The court will include the arrest information in their Riley County Court Records and make them publicly available to requesters.

Are Arrest Records Public in Riley County?

Yes. The Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) offers residents the right to inspect and obtain copies of arrest records. In compliance with this Act, law enforcement agencies release arrest records to the public upon request unless such records are closed consistent with specific provisions of law. For example, the following arrest records or information are restricted from public disclosure:

• Juvenile arrest records
• Criminal investigation records (K.S.A. 45-221)
• Some correctional records about an identifiable inmate or release
• Details of the psychological, psychiatric, alcoholism, or drug dependency treatment and medical records of an inmate
• Law enforcement agency records on public websites which can be searched by keyword and reveal the home address and property ownership of law enforcement officers

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

A public arrest record in Riley County may contain the following details:

• The arrested person's full name
• Age, gender, and race
• Ethnicity and date of birth
• Custody status date, custody detail, and custody status
• Book date and reporting agency's name, address, and number

Riley County Arrest Statistics

As of 2024, the Riley County Jail (RCJ) had an average daily population of 104.1. The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) 2021 Annual Report shows that 1,735 people were arrested and booked into the county jail. About 1,520 of them were arrested by RCPD officers, and the remaining 215 were arrested by state law enforcement agencies such as the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Kansas State University Police Department.

Find Riley County Arrest Records

Several resources are available to search for Riley County arrest records at state and federal levels. For example, the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) publicly makes such records available through its Offender Search tool without charges. Users can search by name or KDOC number.

To narrow the search, enter a social security number, state ID (KBI) number, race, gender, birth date, age range, conviction county, CC supervision location, parole supervision county, facility, or supervision type. The KDOC also accepts arrest record requests in person at its Facilities within the state. Individuals can visit the nearest KDOC facility to retrieve copies of arrest records.

Record seekers may retrieve Riley County arrest records at the federal level by querying federal law enforcement agencies like the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the United States Capitol Police (USCP). Most of these agencies disseminate copies of arrest records to members of the public in their facilities ( BOP facility and ICE field offices or detention facilities) during business hours. They also provide free public access to arrest records on their online portals. For example, the BOP's Inmate Locator, ICE's Online Detainee Locator System, and USCP's Arrest Summary Report tool can be used to find arrest records. The search criteria are number (BOP register number, DCDC number, FBI number, or INS number), name (first, middle, or last), A-Number, biographical details, CFN number, crime date, crime summary, or crime type, depending on the portal used for conducting the search. The USCP allows mail requests by providing a Request Form that should be sent to:

United States Capitol Police
Reports Processing Section
119 D Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20510

Unlike other agencies, The FBI provides copies of arrest records to only subjects of records. Requests can be submitted online, by mail, or through authorized channelers for a fee of $18, payable by credit card via the Credit Card Payment Form, money order, or certified check.

Free Arrest Record Search in Riley County

Individuals can find arrest information of inmates housed in the Riley County Jail (RCJ) for free by phone at (785) 537-2112, ext. 1902. The record staff will expect requesters to provide a name to help facilitate the search. The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) also partners with a third-party vendor to provide free access to its arrest records online. A name or ID number is typically required for the search. Individuals may opt to conduct free arrest record searches on other third-party portals at no cost. However, free searches generally return limited information, and inquirers can expect to be charged a fee if they require extensive or comprehensive information.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arresting agencies are legally mandated to record every arrest, even if the court dismisses the case. For example, arrest case files for unsolved murder are permanent. Individuals can permanently remove their charges from all records through expungement, but they will still be accessible to criminal justice agencies. The Kansas Historical Society (KSHS) provides information on the length of time some arrest records will be stored until they are destroyed, deleted, or transferred. Individuals can view such information through the KSHS Retention Schedule portal. Below are the retention periods of some arrest records:

• Arrest case files for murder are kept for 80 years.
• Medical records of inmates are kept for five (5) years after release.
• Arrest records of juveniles are kept until the minor reaches 18 years.
• Inmate case files are kept for five (5) years after their incarceration ends.
• Warrants are kept for five (5) years, and arrest warrant jackets are kept for one (1) year.
• Case/arrest record indexes are kept until the case index refers that it is eligible for destruction.
• Felony arrest records are kept for 20 years, while those of misdemeanors are kept for five (5) years.
• Non-evidential recordings made with mobile recording devices related to an arrest are kept for 90 days.
• Case files of inmates in temporary holdings are kept for two (2) calendar years after incarceration ends.
• Arrest case files are kept after the statute of limitations expires, plus 20 years for felonies or five (5) years for misdemeanors.

Expunge Riley County Arrest Records

Per K.S.A. 22-2410, persons arrested in Riley County may petition the District Court to expunge their arrest records. Applicants must complete the Criminal Cover Sheet and the Petition for Expungement of Arrest Record Form and file them with the court. The Clerk of the District Court charges a docket fee of $176 for filing expungement forms. After receiving the appropriate forms, the court will schedule a hearing and send a notification of the hearing to the Riley County Attorney's Office and the arresting law enforcement agency. The court will allow anyone with relevant information about the petitioner to testify at the hearing. At the hearing, the court will order the petitioner's arrest records be expunged if:

• No probable cause was found for the arrest.
• The petitioner was arrested due to mistaken identity.
• The petitioner was found not guilty in court proceedings.
• The expungement would be in the interest of justice, and charges have been dismissed, or no charges have been or are likely to be filed.

If the petitioner's arrest record is eligible for expungement, the judge will sign an Order for Expungement of Arrest Record Form. The Clerk of the District Court will send a certified copy of the Order to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). The KBI will notify all agencies with records of the petitioner's arrests, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC).

Riley County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a written order issued by a magistrate authorizing a law enforcement officer to arrest the person named or described in the warrant (K.S.A. 22-2202(u)). The magistrate will issue an arrest warrant when they find (from a complaint, affidavit, or sworn testimony) that there is probable cause to believe the defendant has committed a crime (K.S.A. 22-2302). Per K.S.A. 22-2304. an arrest warrant form contains the following information:

• The magistrate's signature
• The bond amount
• A description of the crime charged in the complaint.
• The defendant's name or, if the name is unknown, any name or description that would help identify the defendant.
• A command that the defendant be arrested and brought before the issuing magistrate.

Per K.S.A.22-2305, law enforcement officers can execute arrest warrants at any place within the state of Kansas. An officer executing an arrest warrant must return it to the magistrate before bringing the defendant. A prosecuting attorney can request that a magistrate cancel an unexecuted arrest warrant returned by a law enforcement officer.

Do Riley County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Generally, arrest warrants in Riley County do not have an expiration date. This means they can remain active until they are executed by a law enforcement officer, canceled by the court at the request of the prosecuting attorney, or resolved through other legal means.