Crook County Arrest Records

The Oregon Legislature, in ORS 133.005, defines an arrest as the actual or constructive restraint of a person or taking a person into custody to charge them with a crime. Law enforcement officers make arrests by executing a warrant or apprehending someone caught in the act. After an arrest, the officer must document every pertinent detail: the circumstances of the incident and the arrestee's personal information. This documentation is typically compiled into Crook County arrest records, which preserve essential information for law enforcement agencies and the courts. Consequently, these records are vital to Crook County court records and criminal histories, which are reviewed during background checks.

Are Arrest Records Public in Crook County?

Arrest records in Crook County are public under Oregon's Public Records Law. Unless a statute specifically states otherwise, any person, regardless of citizenship or residency, may inspect an arrest record maintained by a public body. A requester does not need to explain the reason for the inquiry. Public agencies that hold arrest records are usually required to provide a process for submitting requests.

Certain records, however, are exempt from disclosure under Oregon statutes, federal laws, or regulations that designate information as confidential or privileged. Exemptions include:

• Investigatory records
• Juvenile arrest records
• Personnel-discipline files
• Information that could jeopardize a law-enforcement action, related inquiry, or ongoing investigation
• Details that could endanger a witness, such as phone numbers or home addresses

Each request is evaluated individually. If parts of the material are exempted, the agency will redact those portions before releasing the record.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records that are produced within the jurisdiction of Crook County generally contain the following information:

• The name of an arrestee
• A physical description of the arrested person
• The time and date of an arrest
• A short description of the circumstances surrounding the arrest
• The name of the arresting agency
• The name of the arresting officer
• The location of the facility where the suspect is held
• Inmate bail information

Crook County Arrest Statistics

Arrest statistics obtained from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Portal show that the Crook County Sheriff's Department made 598 arrests between the beginning of 2021 and the end of 2023. The most arrests were made for drug-related offenses, which included possession and sale of narcotics (295), contributing to 57% of the department's total arrests. The second most arrests were for driving-related offenses(145), contributing to 23% of arrests.

Simple assault (60), aggravated assault (25), and car theft (9) were other frequent offenses that resulted in a high number of arrests; they accounted for 12%, 5%, and 2% of arrests, respectively.

Find Crook County Arrest Records

Residents may obtain Crook County arrest records through the records divisions of local law enforcement agencies. The Crook County Sheriff's Office Records Unit maintains arrest reports, processes paperwork and files, stores police documentation, and handles public inquiries. Besides managing case reports and citations, the unit prepares documents for the courts and the District Attorney's Office and fulfills external records requests.

How to request records

• In-person or by mail: Submit requests Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at any Crook County law-enforcement office or by mailing a completed request form.
• Forms: Use the Prineville Police Department Records Request Form or the Crook County Records Request Form.
• Information to include:
• Full name(s) of the person(s) involved:
  • Date and location of the incident
  • Sheriff's Office case number (if known)
  • Arrest booking number (if known)

Charges vary based on the time required to locate the records, the number of pages requested, and the chosen delivery format (paper or electronic).

Arrested individuals are housed at the Crook County Jail, which holds pre-trial detainees, offenders serving probation or parole sanctions, and those under county supervision. For inmate details, use the Crook County Jail inquiry portal or call (541) 416-3620.

Free Arrest Record Search in Crook County

Performing a free arrest-records search at any law-enforcement office in Crook County is possible; however, a public records request must satisfy the "public interest" test to qualify for a fee waiver or reduction. For example, if a member of the public alleges police misconduct and requests the related arrest records for an internal affairs investigation, the agency may waive or reduce the fee.

An alternative option for free arrest record searches is third-party websites—independent databases that provide access to arrest and other public records. These platforms let users search for, purchase, and receive records from home. Before using a service, check customer reviews to ensure the site provides accurate and up-to-date information.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

An arrest remains on a person's records for as long as they are alive unless steps are taken to have it erased. In Oregon, automatic expungement is typically available to juvenile arrest records that meet specific criteria.

Expunge Crook County Arrest Records

In Oregon, expungement is the legal procedure to erase a criminal arrest and conviction record. Upon the approval of an expungement motion, all official records of the arrest and conviction are sealed, and as far as the law is concerned, there is no record of arrest or conviction.

If a person satisfies the eligibility requirements specified by the legislation, some records may be removed from their Computerized Criminal History (CCH) per Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 137.225. Eligible individuals include:

• Individuals who have had their cases dismissed by a court.
• Persons who were arrested and not accused or had their charges dropped.
• Individuals arrested for class A, B, and C misdemeanors who have served their sentence.
• Persons who have been proven innocent of the crimes they are accused of.

There is also a wait period before a person can petition for an expungement, which is determined by the severity of the offense.

Although expungement is a lengthy procedure, it is not particularly difficult. The first step in filing an expungement petition is to fill out a petition to set aside the form and send it to the circuit court in Crook County. If an arrest record is being put aside without charges being filed but without an arrest date, applicants may utilize the booking date, the citation date, or the incident date.

If the prosecutor objects to an expungement motion, they have 120 days from the filing date to tell the court. If an objection is filed, the court may hold a hearing. Should the request be approved, the court will send copies of the Order to expunge to the relevant agencies.

Crook County Arrest Warrants

Crook County arrest records are legal documents issued by a court that orders law enforcement to order the detention of an individual accused of a crime and bring them before a judge.

To obtain a Crook County arrest warrant, law enforcement officials in Crook County must demonstrate that a crime was committed, that there is evidence of that crime, and that there is probable cause (PC) to believe a search is warranted. Officers must substantiate this with sworn declarations (affidavits). Arrest warrants issued by a Crook County court must provide the following information:

• The name of the suspect
• The crime the suspect is accused of
• Charges against the suspect
• The suspect's last known address
• An order to law enforcement to apprehend the suspected individual

Persons seeking active warrants in Crook County may visit the Crook County Sheriff's Office and inquire.

Do Crook County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants issued in Crook County do not expire. A warrant usually becomes inactive when a person dies or is apprehended. On rare occasions, a judge also recalls a warrant in light of new laws or evidence.