Wabasha County Arrest Records

Arrest records are documents created when a law enforcement officer takes someone into the Wabasha County Jail. The document does not indicate guilt or innocence; it just reflects that an arrest occurred. Wabasha County arrest records can be viewed, and copies can be obtained online or in person at the Sheriff's Office. These records typically include the accused's name, the arresting agency's name, the arrest date and location, and the alleged offense. The arresting agency will transfer the case to the Wabasha County court system if the arrest results in formal charges. The court generates separate records, including hearing dates, motions, trial proceedings, and final judgments, maintained by the Clerk of the District Court. These Wabasha County court records are publicly available to residents online and in person at the courthouse.

Are Arrest Records Public in Wabasha County?

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) guarantees the public disclosure of arrest records. The Wabasha County Sheriff's Office complies with this by issuing its arrest records online and in person to members of the public. However, the MGDPA makes some arrest records inaccessible to the public. Confidential arrest records are only open to the subject of the records, their legal representative, or anyone with a court order. Examples of such records are the audio recording of a call placed to a 911 system, criminal investigative data, and any arrest record that identifies a victim of child abuse or neglect.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public arrest records in Wabasha County contain the following information:

• The arrested person's full name and mugshot
• Booking date and holding reason
• The name of the arresting agency
• Charges, status, bail amount, and projected release date
• An arrest warrant information such as the name, reason, and date

Wabasha County Arrest Statistics

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) provides a Crime Data Explorer portal where individuals can find arrest statistics. The database reveals that about 278 arrests occurred in Wabasha County. About 197 of those arrested were males, and 81 were females.

Find Wabasha County Arrest Records

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC) issues Wabasha County arrest records online and in person. Online requests can be submitted using the Incarcerated Individual Search Locator. The search parameters are name or MNDOC Offender ID. In-person requests can be made at the Adult Facilities. The records staff will provide a request form that must be completed, and the record will be provided after the necessary fees have been paid.

Federal law enforcement agencies also issue Wabasha County arrest records online and in person to members of the public. For example, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has an Inmate Locator that individuals can use to find arrest records for free. The search criteria are named (first name, middle name, last name, age, race, or sex) or number (BOP register number, DCDC number, FBI number, or INS number). The BOP also has facilities across the state where individuals can obtain copies of arrest records during business hours. Similarly, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has an Online Detainee Locator System where record seekers can find Wabasha County arrest records without charges. Users will need an A-Number or biographical details to perform a search. The ICE also has field offices or detention facilities scattered across the state where individuals can obtain copies of arrest records.

Free Arrest Record Search in Wabasha County

The Wabasha County Sheriff's Office has a Jail Roster Report where individuals can find arrest information for free. Users will need to scroll through the list to find their desired record. Alternatively, individuals can find free arrest records on third-party platforms. This free access only returns limited arrest information. However, most third-party databases provide fee-based, comprehensive access to their records.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Some arrest records remain on a person's record for their lifetime. However, eligible individuals can have their records expunged. Expungement does not destroy arrest records; it only seals them from the public.

Expunge Wabasha County Arrest Records

An expungement refers to the sealing of a person's arrest record. Courts do not destroy arrest records due to expungement; they only remove them from public view. Individuals arrested for offenses covered by the Cannabis Act (Minn. Stat. § 609A.055) or mistaken identity (Minn. Stat. § 609A.017) will automatically have their arrest records sealed by the Wabasha County District Court. Those who want to expunge their arrest records in Wabasha County fully must meet the eligibility criteria stated in the Minn. Stat. ch. § 609A. The expungement process takes about four to six months. Eligible individuals should complete a Notice of Hearing and Petition for Expungement Form and the Order Concerning Sealing/Expunging Records (EXP105, EXP106, or EXP107) and serve them to the relevant agencies in the arrest case. Such agencies include the city police departments, the prosecuting attorney, the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office, the Wabasha County Attorney, the Wabasha County Jail (probation), the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and the Attorney General's Office. The applicant must file the completed forms with the Wabasha County District Court Administrator's Office. The filing fee is $295, but these fees can be waived for acquitted applicants who were not found guilty, did not plead guilty in the case, or were exonerated under Minn. Stat. § 590.11. At the expungement hearing, the judge can either grant or deny the applicant's request. The judge will sign an expungement order as proof that the request is granted. The court administrator's office will send all relevant agencies a copy of the order.

Wabasha County Arrest Warrants

According to Minnesota Criminal Procedure Rule 3, a Wabasha County District Court judge will issue arrest warrants when the facts in a complaint or sworn testimony show probable cause to believe a person has committed an offense. A typical Wabasha County arrest warrant must contain the judge's signature, the defendant's name or description, a description of the offense, and the bail amount. The arrest warrant must direct that the defendant be brought immediately before the issuing court. However, the defendant can be brought within 36 hours of the arrest if the court is not in session or the judge is unavailable. An authorized officer must execute all arrest warrants issued in Wabasha County. The arrest warrant can be executed anywhere in Minnesota. The defendant's arrest executes a Wabasha County arrest warrant. If the offense committed by the defendant is a misdemeanor, the officer must not arrest the defendant on Sunday or any other day of the week between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Do Wabasha County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, a Wabasha County arrest warrant never expires. It remains valid until the defendant is arrested. Upon the prosecutor's request, a judge may deliver an unexecuted arrest warrant to any authorized officer or person for execution.