Johnson County Arrest Records

In Johnson County, arrest records are the official documentation of the apprehension and detention of persons in the county and are created by law enforcement agencies. It contains information about arrestees, their alleged offenses, the arresting agencies, and their booking numbers. The county's arrest records are also included in other records, including Johnson County court records and inmate records.

Law enforcement officials in the county can make an arrest when they have a reasonable suspicion that someone has committed or is committing a crime. Arrests may be made with or without a warrant, and those who are taken into custody may be held for a brief time without being charged. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and other local law enforcement agencies within the county generate arrest records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Johnson County?

Most arrest records in Johnson County are accessible to the public. Per the Missouri Sunshine Law, anyone may request and obtain arrest records from government agencies, including law enforcement agencies and other relevant government bodies. However, some arrest information and documents are exempt from public view to ensure the integrity of ongoing investigations and protect privacy. Johnson County arrest records typically closed to the public include the following:

• Juvenile arrest records
• Information that can endanger the safety of victims, witnesses, agents, or any other persons involved in an investigation
• Information that can compromise active criminal investigations
• Expunged or sealed arrest records
• Sensitive personal information, such as social security numbers and driver’s license number

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records created by Johnson County law enforcement agents typically contain the following information:

• The arrested person’s personal information, including first and last name, date of birth, address, gender, and place of birth
• Physical description of the arrestee, including weight, height, race, scars, eye color, and tattoos
• Booking number
• Arresting agency
• Active arrest warrants
• Booking date
• Arrest charges
• Location of arrest
• Date of arrest
• Specific Offense code

Johnson County Arrest Statistics

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 183 persons in 2023, according to the crime data submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Of the total persons arrested in the year, 38% were arrested for simple assault, 19% for driving under the influence, 9% for drug-related offenses, 9% for aggravated assaults, and 6% for other offenses. Total arrests in 2023 was 22.8% higher than the 2022 arrest figure of 149.

Find Johnson County Arrest Records

Certain information in arrest records in Johnson County are available in the county’s inmate records. Inmate records provide such arrest information as the name, charges, and bond details of the arrestee. Additionally, inmate records are public records and are available at local, state, and federal agencies. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office allows the public to view the records of inmates in their facilities. Anyone can examine the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster website to filter out arrest records of interest. They can also visit the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to view inmate records.

At the state level, interested individuals can search the Offender Search platform provided by the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). They can search for inmate records either by name or DOC ID number. In addition, anyone can use the Missouri Automated Criminal History Search by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division to search for Johnson County criminal records and then filter arrest information at a cost of $15 per search. Furthermore, record seekers can use the Federal Bureau of Prisons-provided Inmate Locator to search for inmate records from Johnson County. This platform allows users to search for inmates in federal prisons by name or identifying number.

Free Arrest Record Search in Johnson County

Official government websites that provide free access to Johnson County arrest records include:

• Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster
• Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search
• BOP Inmate Locator

Free access to arrest records is also available on third-party websites. These websites provide access to arrest information from criminal records, court records, and inmate records. Unlike government-owned websites, third-party search resources are mostly unregulated and their information may not be completely reliable.

Johnson County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Criminal records are distinct from arrest records. Both records contain information about crime statistics, but they are different in terms of their creation process, content, and record custodian. In Johnson County, arrest records contain information like the arrestee’s name, charges, and bond conditions. However, criminal records include more than just arrest information; they also include information about prosecution details, convictions, and incarcerations.

Typically, arrest records are created by local law enforcement agencies, whereas criminal records are kept mostly by state agencies. In addition, criminal records are created following an arrest charge that results in a criminal court case, while arrest records are created following an arrest. Arrest records do not indicate whether the arrestee committed the crime, but the criminal record is proof that the subject was convicted of the crime.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest records in Johnson County are permanent unless they are expunged or sealed. Individuals may apply for expungement or sealing of their arrest records after stipulated waiting periods.

Expunge Johnson County Arrest Records

Missouri allows the expungement of arrest records based on certain conditions. To be eligible for expungement of arrest records in Johnson County, the petitioner must meet one of the following:

• The person was arrested based on false information and the following holds:
  • The arrest did not result in a formal charge
  • There is no probable cause that the person is guilty of committing the crime
  • The person is not on probation for the offense or any other offense
• A misdemeanor arrest in a moving vehicle and the following holds:
  • The driver was not intoxicated
  • The arrestee was found not guilty of the offense
  • The charge was dismissed
  • The arrestee does not hold a commercial driver’s license and was not driving a commercial vehicle at the time of arrest
• The person was convicted of a crime that is not a dangerous felony or sexual crime and:
  • Has no prior or subsequent misdemeanor or felony convictions
  • All requirements have been fulfilled
  • It has been at least 1 year (for misdemeanor) or 3 years (for eligible felonies) since completing all stipulated penalties
  • There are no other pending charges
  • The person’s conduct and temperament show that they are not a threat to the society

An eligible petitioner in the county must send the arrest records expungement petition to the Johnson County Circuit Court. They must name all courts, law enforcement agencies, central criminal record repositories, and any other agencies they believe have their records as defenders in the petition. They must provide the following information in the petition:

• The petitioner’s name, address, race, sex, and driver’s license if applicable
• All violations, offenses, and infractions that are to be expunged
• The case number and name of the court for each case
• The date charged for each offense

The Circuit Clerk will send a notice of the petition to the prosecuting attorney. The prosecuting attorney has up to 30 days to object to the petition. Afterward, the court will inform all named defendants and fix a hearing for the petition. Where the court is satisfied that the petitioner is eligible, the court will grant the expungement order. The court then will send a copy of the expungement order to the petitioner and all named defendants.

Johnson County Arrest Warrants

In Johnson County, an arrest warrant is a court-issued document that gives law enforcement agents the right to arrest and hold an individual suspected of committing a crime within the county. A law enforcement officer must present an affidavit showing probable cause that the subject of the warrant committed the offense to a Johnson County court judge of competent jurisdiction. The judge reviews the affidavit and issues the warrant if the evidence is enough to establish probable cause. A typical Johnson County arrest warrant has the following information:

• The name of the person to be arrested or a description by which they may be specifically identified if the name is unknown
• A description of the alleged offense
• Warrant number
• Signature of the judge
• Conditions for release, if applicable
• The court that issued the warrant
• Order for the subject of the warrant to be brought before the court
• The date the warrant was issued

Do Johnson County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Johnson County arrest warrants do not expire. They are active until the subject is apprehended, dies, or the warrant is recalled and quashed by the court.