Wyandotte County Arrest Records

According to K.S.A. 22-2401, a law enforcement officer in Wyandotte County may arrest an individual under the following conditions:

• A warrant has been issued directing the officer to arrest the individual.
• The officer has probable cause to believe a warrant for the individual's arrest has been issued either in Kansas or another state for a felony committed by that person.
• The officer has probable cause to believe the individual is currently committing or has previously committed a felony or misdemeanor, necessitating immediate arrest.

Upon arrest, the police officer will take the arrestee to the police station or a local jail. There, the police will book the arrested person by recording their biographical information and taking their fingerprints, mugshots, and pictures of any tattoos. They will also write a report on the arrest. After booking, the arrested person will be taken somewhere to wait to see a judge. This could involve going to the court or a video call with the judge at the police station. The judge will set a bail amount and a hearing date. The arrestee will be released when the bail is paid. If the arrestee is found guilty of the crime during the hearing, they can be asked to pay a fine or sentenced to the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office Adult or Juvenile Detention Center, depending on their age.

The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office uses all information obtained from the arrestee and those contained in the arrest report to generate an arrest record. This record eventually becomes publicly available online or in person. Individuals can request other information about the arrest, like Wyandotte County court records, at the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Are Arrest Records Public in Wyandotte County?

Yes. The Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) authorizes the public disclosure of arrest records. Anyone may inspect arrest records during the regular office hours of law enforcement agencies in Wyandotte County. The KORA excludes certain arrest records from public disclosure. Examples of confidential arrest records in Wyandotte County:

• Juvenile arrest records
• Criminal investigation records (K.S.A. 45-221)
• Some correctional records about an identifiable inmate or release
• An arrested person’s medical, psychiatric, psychological, and alcoholism or drug dependency treatment records.
• Records from a public agency available on a public website that are searchable by keyword and reveal a law enforcement officer's home address or property ownership.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

The arrest records published on the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office online database contain the following information:

• Inmate information (mugshot, gender, date of birth, height, weight, race, eye and hair color, skin tone, build, and nationality)
• Charges (code, description, type, disposition, case number, OTN number, and offense date)
• Detainers (description, agency, and bond amount and type)
• Bonds (agency, bond amount, bond type, and bond status)
• Incarceration information (building, pod, cell, bed, book and release dates, and arrest agency)
• Court (court name, date, room, and hearing type)

Wyandotte County Crime Rate

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) compiles annual crime statistics for all offenses across the state. The 2023 crime index revealed approximately 10,605 crimes in Wyandotte County, with a 64.5 crime index offense rate per 1,000. Violent crimes totaled 1,290, while property crimes totaled 9,315. The major crimes for that year were theft (6,048), motor vehicle theft (1,707), and burglary (1,560).

Wyandotte County Arrest Statistics

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) 2021 arrest statistics show that about 6,036 adult arrests occurred in Wyandotte County. The arrested persons mainly were apprehended for crimes like other offenses (3080), simple battery (1,022), and drug offenses (548). That same year, juvenile arrests totaled 583, with most arrests resulting from all other offenses (301), simple battery (86), and theft (55)

Find Wyandotte County Arrest Records

Individuals can search statewide arrest records at the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). Searches can be made in person or online through the Offender Search portal. Users can enter a name or KDOC number in the appropriate search field. Advanced search options can also be used to narrow the search. In-person requests can be made during business hours at the various KDOC facilities. The record staff will need basic information about the record to process the request.

Record seekers researching arrest records of Wyandotte County federal offenders can submit requests to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Most federal agencies accept requests online, by mail, or in person. Below are some ways to find arrest records of individuals incarcerated in federal prisons:

• The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP): This agency issues arrest records online using the Inmate Locator. A search can be conducted by number (BOP register number, DCDC number, FBI number, or INS number) or name (first, middle, or last and filter the search using race, age, and sex). Inquirers can also visit the BOP facilities during business hours to make arrest record requests.
• The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): Record seekers can find arrest records maintained by the ICE for free on the Online Detainee Locator System. Online users must know the offender’s A-Number or biographical information to find the appropriate record. Alternatively, Wyandotte County residents can visit the ICE local field offices and ICE detention facilities during business hours to request arrest records.
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): The most common way of collecting copies of arrest records from the FBI is online. Individuals can also submit requests by mail or through approved channelers. All arrest record requests attract a fee of $18, payable by credit card using the Credit Card Payment Form, money order, or certified check. Mail requesters must submit a completed Applicant Information Form to:

FBI CJIS Division – Summary Request
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306

• The United States Capitol Police (USCP): Arrest summary reports of Wyandotte County offenders arrested by the USCP are available online. Users can filter their search by CFN number, crime date, crime type, and crime summary. The USCP also issues arrest summary reports by mail. Submit a completed Request Form to:

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

Free Arrest Record Search in Wyandotte County

The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office offers free arrest records search online through its Inmate Search tool. Enter a last or first name in the search field to view all current inmates, or click any of the names listed on the website. Users can also use a first name, last name, perm ID, state ID, or start and end date to find arrest records of past inmates.

Alternatively, requesters can use third-party sites to find arrest records of Wyandotte County offenders without charges. These sites provide access to arrest information through name-based searches. Users can find basic information about arrestees for free, but extensive reports attract a small fee.

Get Wyandotte County Criminal Records

Individuals can get Wyandotte County criminal records at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). The KBI provides access to criminal records by name and fingerprints:

• Fingerprint-based record checks: Applicants must visit the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office or their City Police Department to have their fingerprints printed on an FBI's Applicant Fingerprint Card, FD Form 258. Individuals who want to requester their personal criminal records can use the FBI Personal Identification fingerprint card, FBI form FD-353. They must submit the form alongside a letter identifying them and explaining the request. The Sheriff’s office offers fingerprinting services at the Offender Registration Unit from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office closes from noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. This service costs $25, payable in cash only. The KBI can provide blank cards to applicants who cannot get fingerprinted by their local law enforcement agencies. The completed Form and a check or money order for $45 per individual must be mailed to:

Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Attn: Criminal History Records Section
1620 SW Tyler
Topeka, KS 66612-1837

• Name-based record checks: Applicants can use the Criminal History Record Search portal to find criminal records by name. This service costs $40, and searches can be conducted daily from 4:00 a.m. to midnight (Central Time). Users must sign up for a KanAccess account and log in with their email and secured password.

Applicants can submit a fingerprint or name-based check to retrieve certified copies of their criminal records. Mail a completed Certified Record Check Request form (English or En Español ) and proper payment to the KBI. A name-based certified record check costs $40, and a fingerprint-based certified record check costs $55.

Wyandotte County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

In Wyandotte County, arrest records (also known as arrest folders or files) include personal details of the arrestee, physical descriptions, the time, date, and location of the arrest, charges, disposition, warrant number, the presiding judge’s name, accomplices, the arresting officer, and information on the trial, transportation, and commitment. On the other hand, criminal records, as defined by K.S.A. 22-4701, encompass all data gathered by a criminal justice agency on an individual, beginning with the arrest and concluding with the final disposition, such as acquittal, sentencing, correctional supervision, or release.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Typically, Wyandotte County arrests stay on a person’s record permanently. For example, an arrested person’s jail/commitment records are permanent. However, Kansas Law allows expungement, where arrestees can restrict access to their records. The Kansas Historical Society (KSHS) has a Retention Schedule portal for arrest records. Go to the “Local/County” section, select “County Sheriff” from the Agency Name dropdown, and click the search button. Below is the retention schedule of some arrest records:

• Arrest records of misdemeanors are kept for five (5) calendar years.
• Arrest records of felonies are retained for 20 calendar years.
• Juvenile arrest records are kept until the juvenile reaches the age of majority.
• Warrants are kept for five (5) calendar years
• Arrest warrant jackets are kept for one (1) calendar year
• Indexes to cases/arrest records are retained until the case index refers that it is eligible for destruction
• Jail inmate medical records are kept for five (5) years after release
• Inmate case files are kept for five (5) calendar years after incarceration ends
• Inmate case files (temporary holdings) are kept for two (2) calendar years after incarceration ends,
• Non-evidential audio and video recordings created using mobile recording devices related to an arrest are retained for 90 days
• Arrest case files are retained after the statute of limitations expires, plus 20 calendar years for felonies or plus five (5) calendar years for misdemeanors.
• Arrest case files for murder are kept for 80 calendar years, while those of unsolved murder are permanent.

Expunge Wyandotte County Arrest Records

Expungement is the court-ordered removal of a conviction from an arrested person’s criminal history record. Such records become unavailable to members of the public. However, expunged arrest records are still maintained within the Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s (KBI) Computerized Criminal History (CCH) and are released to authorized agencies. Persons who want to expunge their arrest records must meet the eligibility criteria provided in the following state statutes:

• K.S.A. 12-4516 municipal courts and expungement of certain convictions, arrest records, and diversion agreements.
• K.S.A. 21-6614 expungement of certain convictions, arrest records, and diversion agreements. (K.S.A. 21-4619 prior to 7/1/2011)
• K.S.A. 22-2410 expungement of arrest records.
• K.S.A. 38-2312 expungement of records for minors.

Applicants must file the appropriate form with the court where the case was heard to expunge their arrest records. Petitioners for adult arrest record expungement must file a Petition for Expungement (for adults) with the Wyandotte County District Court. Those whose expungement is for conviction/Diversion & Dismissed Cases should file the form at either the Court’s Traffic (Basement) or Criminal Department (2nd Floor), depending on what department the case is filed in. Individuals interested in arrest record expungements should file thier forms in the Civil Department (3rd Floor). Petitioners must pay a filing fee of $195 filing fee at the Accounting Department on the 3rd Floor before filing the form. Payment can be made by check. Individuals whose case was dismissed must file a Case Dismissed Expungement form, and the court will not charge a fee for this service. Applicants must notarize the 2nd page of the petition in front of a Notary Public before filing it. The District Attorney will do the necessary NCIC checks and notify the victims of the case. If the District Attorney's Office and the victim approve the expungement, the District Attorney's Office will send a certified copy of the Order of Expungement to the petitioner or their attorney. The processing time for arrest records expungement is between six (6) and eight (8) weeks from the filing date.

To apply for juvenile arrest record expungement, the juvenile offender must have reached the age of 18. If the juvenile is less than 18 years of age, their parent or next friend may apply for them. Individuals interested in expunging a juvenile arrest record must file a Petition for Expungement with Wyandotte County District Court’s Juvenile Clerks’ office. Requesters should obtain copies of their Journal Entry or ROA from the Juvenile Clerks’ office to help complete the form. The filing fee for this form is $195, payable by check or money order.

Wyandotte County Arrest Warrants

According to K.S.A. 22-2202, an arrest warrant is a written directive from a magistrate instructing any law enforcement officer to apprehend the individual named or described in the warrant. A Wyandotte County magistrate will issue an arrest warrant when there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed and that the defendant is responsible (K.S.A. 22-2302). This probable cause is determined from a complaint, an affidavit(s) filed with the complaint, or a sworn testimony. Per K.S.A 22-2304, an arrest warrant has the issuing magistrate’s signature and must contain the following:

• The defendant’s name, but if it is unknown, can carry any name or the defendant’s identifiable description. The defendant may be identified by a description of their DNA profile, such as an analysis of short tandem repeats (STRs) amplified by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique.
• A description of the crime charged in the complaint.
• A command that the defendant be arrested and brought before a magistrate.
• The amount of the appearance bond

The arrest warrant must be executed by a law enforcement officer and can be executed at any place within Kansas. It is executed by the arrest of the defendant. The law enforcement officer is not required to have the warrant in hand at the time of the arrest but must notify the defendant of the charges and the issuance of a warrant. The officer must show the defendant the warrant as soon as possible when it is requested (K.S.A 22-2305). The executing officer must return the arrest warrant to the magistrate before whom the defendant is brought. All unexecuted arrest warrants may be returned to the issuing magistrate for cancellation at the request of the prosecuting attorney. A magistrate may deliver an arrest warrant returned unexecuted and not canceled to the officer or other authorized person for execution at the request of the prosecuting attorney made while the complaint is pending. Per K.S.A 22-2306, a magistrate is not authorized to quash or abate an arrest warrant, nor can an arrested person be released from custody because of any technical defect.

Wyandotte County Arrest Warrant Search

Individuals can find arrest warrant records at the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office. Call the Records Unit at (913) 573-4120 to make arrest warrant requests or visit the Criminal Warrants Unit in person during business hours. The Sheriff’s Office is located at:

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office
710 N 7th St.
Kansas City, KS 66101
Phone: (913) 573-2861
Fax: (913) 573-2802

Do Wyandotte County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Arrest warrants do not expire in Wyandotte County. They do not automatically disappear after a period of time or if a law enforcement officer fails to find the defendant named on the warrant. An unexecuted arrest warrant will remain outstanding until the defendant dies or if it is quashed or cancelled by a judge at the prosecuting attorney's request.