Becker County Arrest Records

According to 2024 Minnesota Statutes § 629.30, an arrest is defined as the process of taking a person into custody by a peace officer, an officer in the United States Customs and Border Protection, an officer in the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, or a private person so that they may be made to answer for a public offense. As captured in 2024 Minnesota Statutes § 629.31 & 629.34, an arrest may be made in Becker County under the following specific conditions:

• When a judge issues a warrant for the arrest
• When a public offense has been committed or attempted in the presence of a law enforcement agent
• When a felony has been committed

Arrested persons in Becker County are typically held at the Becker County Jail at 1428 Stony Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. The Becker County Sheriff's Office and the local police departments generate arrest records in Becker County.

It is worth noting that an arrest is only an allegation, and arrest records provide limited information about actual convictions. For a more complete understanding of legal proceedings, inquirers may review Becker County Court Records, which contain details of court hearings and final decisions.

Are Arrest Records Public in Becker County?

Yes. Arrest records in Becker County are typically classified as public records according to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA). This Act allows interested public members of the public to access all government entities' records, including arrest records of law enforcement agencies. Nevertheless, specific arrest records might be excluded from public access through the total sealing or redaction of certain portions. This is done to safeguard confidential data and avoid information misuse.

Generally, non-public records contain information such as juvenile identification details, information whose release may compromise the credibility of an ongoing investigation, information that may disclose the identity of an informant, information that may put the life of the subject at risk, and information whose release may result in violation of the subject's privacy rights.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public arrest records typically contain the following information:

• Arrestee's Full Name
• Date of Birth or Age
• Arrest Date and Time
• Arresting Agency
• Arrest Location
• Charges
• Booking Number
• Mugshot
• Bail or Bond Information

Becker County Arrest Statistics

The most recent arrest statistics for Becker County can be accessed using the Minnesota Crime Data Explorer hosted on the website of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The 2023 arrest data reveals that 810 arrests were made in Becker County. These statistics, which are generated from data provided by local law enforcement agencies, satisfy federal and Minnesota reporting requirements and offer information about the county's goals for law enforcement as well as arrest trends.

Furthermore, according to this data, 189 arrests—or 23.3% of all arrests—were made for driving under the influence. With 150 arrests (18.5%), drug/narcotic violations were the second most common infraction. This was followed by assault offenses (14.6%) with 119 arrests and larceny/theft offenses (7.1%) with 58 arrests, highlighting attempts to keep the peace.

Find Becker County Arrest Records

Interested persons can look up Becker County arrest records through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).

The Minnesota Bureau of Investigation provides public access to criminal history background checks, including arrest records, through in-person requests or mail requests. They provide access to arrest records to the subjects of the records or anyone with notarized consent from the subject, who can pay the $15.50 fee for the record request.

Interested persons may request the record in person by filling out a form at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Office. They may also mail in their request by completing the Mail-In Personal Request Consent Form (self-search) or General Informed Consent Form (third-party search) and forwarding it to:

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
1430 Maryland Ave. E.
St. Paul, MN 55106.

Free Arrest Record Search in Becker County

The Becker County Sheriff's Office Inmate In-Custody list is a free online portal where interested persons may search for arrest information. The database is updated every 30 minutes and contains information such as the arrested person's name, booking date, estimated release date, and alleged offense.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Persons arrested in Becker County will indefinitely have the details of the arrest recorded on their record. However, depending on the nature of the offense committed, there is room for the expungement of some specific type of arrest record.

Expunge Becker County Arrest Records

The process of removing or concealing arrest information from public view in Becker County is known as arrest record expungement. Minnesota Statute § 609A, the grounds upon which an individual may be eligible to expunge arrest records. These grounds include:

• When a person was arrested but not charged or released before a criminal complaint was filed, they may request the arresting agency to destroy identifying parts of the record and seal it without a formal petition.
• If charges were dismissed before probable cause was established or the offense was minor, the individual may qualify for expungement.
• Individuals must not have a felony or gross misdemeanor sentence within ten years before the arrest.
• Certain offenses, such as low-level felonies, misdemeanors, fifth-degree drug crimes, and other specific crimes, may be eligible for expungement if the criteria are met.

Eligible persons may initiate the expungement process by submitting completed expungement forms along with other supporting documents such as affidavits, proof of sentence completion, rehabilitation program records, and character references to a court that has jurisdiction over the arrest. The expungement forms vary depending on the arresting agency. Upon submission of the petition, the petitioner is obligated to inform the arresting agency of their intention to seek the expungement of their records. After this, the court may schedule a hearing to review the petition, determine its credibility, and grant or deny the expungement request. The entire process typically takes 4 to 6 months.

Becker County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal document that authorizes law enforcement agencies to detain individuals suspected of committing crimes. The Minnesota Criminal Procedure Rule 3 highlights the issuance, content, certification, and procedures guiding arrest warrants in Becker County. In Becker County, an arrest warrant is issued by the Judge of the district court under the following circumstances:

• When probable cause is established through credible evidence indicating that the subject of the warrant committed an offense
• When there is a significant likelihood that a defendant will evade a summon
• When the location of the defendant is not reasonably discoverable
• When a defendant poses a threat to public safety

According to Rule 3.02, a typical arrest warrant includes information such as the Judge's signature, the defendant's name and other reasonable descriptions, the description of the alleged offense, and the condition for release.

Do Becker County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Becker County Arrest Warrants do not expire. These legal documents remain valid and active until the defendant is apprehended or the Judge recalls the warrant.