Curry County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Curry County, Oregon, contain details on all arrest-related events. Information seekers typically obtain such records from the Curry County Sheriff's Office, local law enforcement agencies, or public documents, such as criminal records. For example, Curry County Court Records may contain arrest information where arrests lead to court proceedings. Individuals arrested in Curry County are held at the Curry County Jail.

Are Arrest Records Public in Curry County?

Under the Oregon Public Records Law, Curry County arrest records are generally believed to be public information. Therefore, the general public has the right to access these records. The Law, however, exempts specific types of arrest information from public disclosure. Such exemptions include:

• Arrest and conviction records set aside by a court
• Confidential informants' files
• Undercover law enforcement officers' records
• Booking photographs
• Juvenile records
• Ongoing criminal investigation files
• Personnel records of public safety officers
• Videos from law enforcement officers' body cameras
• Documents documenting elder abuse victims, witnesses, and complainants
• Mental health records
• Home or private phone numbers and email addresses

Individuals seeking publicly available Curry County arrest information may access it from the Curry County Sheriff's Office, located at:

Physical Address:
29808 Colvin Street
Gold Beach, Oregon 97444
Phone: (541) 247-3242, (800) 543-8471

Mailing Address:
94235 Moore Street, Suite 311

Curry County Arrest Statistics

According to a 5-year National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) statistical data, the Curry County Sheriff's Office made 478 arrests between 2020 and 2024. The gender breakdown of the arrest figures indicated that males accounted for 72.38% (346) of all arrests during the period, while females made up 27.62% (132).

A breakdown of the types of offenses for which law enforcement officers detained offenders between 2020 and 2024 revealed that all other offenses, except traffic violations, were the most common, accounting for 33.05% (158) of the total. This was followed by simple assault at 17.99% (86), driving under the influence at 9.62% (46), and unspecified assault at 9.00% (43).

Find Curry County Arrest Records

Requesters seeking Curry County inmate records at the state level may use the Oregon Offender Search Tool on the Department of Corrections' website. The search tool allows users to locate inmates currently in state custody. By inserting a first, middle, or last name or an offender ID, users may access an offender's physical description and booking photograph. The search also returns a list of offenses by the inmate.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator service allows users to search for information on federal inmates held between 1982 and the present. They may search the portal by name or BOP registry number.

Curry County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

In Curry County, law enforcement creates arrest records after an offender has been taken into custody for an alleged crime. These documents typically include the offender's personal information, location, date of arrest, and charges against the offender. Additionally, an arrest record may consist of details of the jail or prison where the suspect is being detained.

Having a history of arrests does not prove guilt. The document's objectives are to outline the events leading up to a person's arrest and establish the basis for any possible criminal charges.

Curry County criminal records, on the other hand, are legal documents that provide a detailed account of someone's interactions with law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Criminal records often contain the offender's biographical information, booking photographs, fingerprints, charges, pleas, indictments, and details of their convictions.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Forever. The only way to limit the number of people or organizations who can see one's arrest information is to expunge or seal the record. The US Department of Justice, state agencies, and local law enforcement agencies all maintain arrest and rap sheet data on file. These organizations have different record preservation policies and do not immediately remove arrest information.

Curry County Arrest Warrants

In Curry County, arrest warrants are court-issued documents that authorize law enforcement to arrest a specific suspect. A judge typically issues an arrest warrant when someone violates the terms of their release agreement. Such violations may occur when an individual fails to appear in court as scheduled or violates court-imposed requirements.

In Curry County, an arrest warrant usually contains the suspect's name, the reason for the arrest, and any particular instructions for law enforcement.

Do Curry County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, they will not expire. An arrest warrant is valid until the subject named in it dies or the judge dismisses it. Curry County arrest warrants may be revoked under the following circumstances:

• A judge might cancel a warrant if it was issued in error or if the suspect appears in court freely.
• If the prosecutor's office or law enforcement agencies change the direction or objectives of a prosecution, the court can nullify the arrest order.
• Arrest warrants typically do not expire, but charges associated with them may be subject to the statute of limitations.

Expunge Curry County Arrest Records

According to Oregon law, anyone seeking an expungement of Curry County arrest records must also comply with specific eligibility conditions:

• Applicants may only set aside their convictions if a three-year waiting period has passed since the date of judgment.
• Applicants can set aside convictions if they have not been convicted of another crime (except motor vehicle violations) within ten years after the motion filing.

Process for expungement

1. To set aside Curry County arrest records, petitioners must obtain a complete set of fingerprints using the FBI standard blue applicant fingerprint card (FD-258). They can do this at the Curry County Sheriff's Office or any public fingerprinting location.
2. Complete the Oregon State Police Request for Set Aside Form and pay $33.00 for a fingerprint-based criminal record check.
3. Applicants have to send the completed fingerprint card, Set Aside Request form, and payment to Oregon State Police, CJIS - Unit 11, ATTN: SET ASIDE, P.O. Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208-4395.