Le Sueur County Arrest Records

In Le Sueur County, a person may be arrested as part of an active investigation, following the issuance of an arrest warrant, or because they committed a crime in the presence of law enforcement officers. People who are arrested are generally held at the Le Sueur County Jail, which is under the administration of the Sheriff's office. The Sheriff's office makes and maintains arrest records, including booking details and charges.

Arrest records form part of an individual's criminal history, and these records are often reflected in other public records like criminal case files and court dockets. For example, you can access Le Sueur County arrest records through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's (BCA) criminal history files, the prosecutorial records from offices of various District Attorneys, or directly through Le Sueur County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Le Sueur County?

Yes, according to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, arrest records in Le Sueur County are accessible to the public. However, certain arrest records may be restricted from public access for ethical or public reasons. For example, juvenile arrest records are restricted from public access to protect the privacy of minors. Sealed or expunged records and records that relate to ongoing investigations may also be restricted from the public for various administrative, legal, and political reasons.

Besides those exceptions, members of the public can generally request access to arrest records where such records are not restricted. You can request arrest records in person at the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office, located at:

Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office
88 South Park Avenue
Le Center, MN 56057
Phone: (507) 357-4440

Le Sueur County Arrest Statistics

Le Sueur County arrest statistics can be obtained online through the FBI UCR website. The data for the past two years shows that the sheriff's office executed 25 arrests for all other offenses. The county recorded one arrest for aggravated assault, larceny, burglary, and sex offenses, respectively. There were 19 arrests for simple assault while the county recorded no arrests for arson, homicide offenses, motor vehicle theft, and robbery.

Find Le Sueur County Arrest Records

Residents of Le Sueur County can use both state and federal resources to access arrest records in Le Sueur County. The Federal Bureau of Prisons maintains a national inmate locator, which the public can use to locate anyone held in federal custody. Similarly, the Minnesota Department of Corrections provides an offender locator tool, which allows you to check for inmates in state custody through their name or identification number. You may also request limited booking information upon request at the Le Sueur County Jail.

Some third-party websites aggregate and publish arrest data from various official sources. However, these websites are not entirely reliable, and it is important that you verify the information there with official government sources. Generally, these are the various ways members of the public can access Le Sueur County Records.

Le Sueur County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

While people often use both terms interchangeably, arrest records and criminal records are not the same. As the name implies, an arrest record simply means that the person has been detained by law enforcement officers. A person may just be detained for investigations or on reasonable suspicion, but not actually convicted of the suspected crime. An arrest record will include the date, time, and location where the person was arrested. On the contrary, criminal records provide a more detailed and comprehensive record of a person's interaction with the criminal justice system. Criminal records typically include the charges filed, legal proceedings, convictions, and the court ruling.

A person may have an arrest record but never be convicted of a crime. On the other hand, only a person who has been convicted by due process of the law will have a criminal record. If you conduct a formal criminal history check, you will see a person's criminal record, but you may not see their arrest record.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest records remain on an individual's record permanently in Minnesota unless they are formally removed. A person may still have an arrest record even if no charges were formally filed, or they were and the person was acquitted. However, individuals who need certain criteria may apply to have their arrest record expunged. For example, if the person was not convicted or they have fulfilled certain rehabilitation requirements. When an arrest record is successfully expunged, it becomes inaccessible to the public.

Le Sueur County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant in Le Sueur County is an order issued to law enforcement agents by a judge or magistrate, empowering them to detain a person who is suspected of committing a crime. Usually, judges and magistrates issue warrants based on sworn affidavits by law enforcement officers, showing probable cause for arrest. They may also be issued after an individual jumps their bail by failing to show up in court or otherwise violates their parole. A valid arrest warrant includes the suspect's name, the alleged offence, the date it was issued, and the applicable jurisdiction. Law enforcement officers must follow legal protocol when executing arrest warrants.

Do Le Sueur County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Usually, in Le Sueur County, arrest warrants do not expire. An arrest warrant remains valid until the subject of the warrant is apprehended. An arrest warrant may also expire after it is quashed by the court that issued it or one of superior jurisdiction, or if the underlying issue that caused the court to issue the warrant in the first place has been dismissed. In cases of crimes with statutes of limitations, the warrant may also expire with the cause of action. Lastly, while warrants for misdemeanors are not prioritized like warrants for felonies, a misdemeanor warrant is still legally valid and actionable till the court recalls it.

Expunge Le Sueur County Arrest Records

In Minnesota, individuals may apply to the court to have their arrest records sealed or expunged. However, to apply, such individuals must meet certain requirements. Some of the requirements include that:

• No charges were filed following the arrest
• The charges were dismissed, or the person was acquitted
• The subject of the arrest record has completed probation or diversion programs.
• The person has gone a certain amount of time since the completion of their sentence without reoffending.

To expunge an arrest record, the individual must file a petition to the appropriate court, joining the relevant law enforcement agency (the one responsible for the arrest) to the process. If at the court hearing, the petition is allowed, the arrest records become sealed and inaccessible to the public.