Ogle County Arrest Records

Ogle County, Illinois, law enforcement officers are lawfully authorized to arrest offenders. Section 725 ILCS 5 in the Illinois Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 explains how arrests work within the state. They describe warrants, arrest procedures, who may make arrests, and other details.

Offenses in Illinois are generally divided into three main groups: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. When suspects are arrested in Ogle County, they typically end up in the county jail. There, they are processed and booked, and a court arraignment is arranged where they stand before a judge. This judge will usually set bail conditions or remand the suspect to jail depending on the circumstances of the case.

The arresting law enforcement agencies typically generate and maintain arrest records. They may also be available as part of criminal records checks maintained by the state police and Ogle County Court Records maintained by the county judiciary and court clerks.

Are Arrest Records Public in Ogle County?

Arrest records are typically classified as public information in Illinois and Ogle County. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, the general public may access arrest records by sending a request to the custodians at the arresting agency. On the other hand, some records are exempted from public access to prevent access to sensitive information or to protect an individual’s privacy.

Information restricted from the public under the Freedom of Information Act includes.

• Juvenile arrest records
• Sensitive personal information, including home addresses, medical records, certain financial details, and social security numbers
• Records that have been sealed or expunged by a court order
• Records that are part of ongoing or active investigations may be restricted from public access until the investigation is over
• Any information that would negatively compromise an investigation or jeopardize the safety of victims or law enforcement

Although these records are restricted, the record may still be obtained with the restricted parts removed or redacted. Law enforcement agents in the prosecutor’s office and police departments may have access to the full record.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records usually contain information collected by the arresting agencies during processing after the arrest. The exact style of the arrest record may differ from agency to agency, but the record generally consists of a mixture of the following information.

• Information about the offender, including their full name, age, race, gender, and physical description
• Details of the crime committed, including the specific charges filed and the statutes the crime violated
• Details of the arrest, such as the date, time, and location of the arrest, any warrants issued, the arresting agency, and arresting officers
• Booking information collected during the process, such as the booking number, the booking time and date, plus biometrics such as mugshot photographs and fingerprints
• Court information, including court dates, court location, and case numbers. Arrest records may also include the disposition of the case and sentencing information.

Ogle County Arrest Statistics

The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program receives crime statistics from local law enforcement, such as the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office. According to data submitted by the Ogle County Sheriff in 2018, over 300 crimes were reported. This includes 2 cases of motor vehicle theft, 13 cases of aggravated assault, 149 cases of property crime, 46 cases of burglary, and 101 cases of larceny. The most popular crime in the county was property crime, with the most cases reported.

Find Ogle County Arrest Records

Ogle County inmate information and arrest records may be available from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office. Interested parties may call the sheriff’s office at (815) 732-1101 or email

oglesheriff@oglecountyil.gov to inquire about inmate information or arrest records and how to request them. Information may be available by contacting the Ogle County jail directly at (815) 732-2135. Interested parties may also search for inmate information by downloading the Ogle County Safe App to a smartphone.

Inmate records for individuals in state-operated detention facilities may be obtained by calling the Illinois Department of Corrections at (217) 558-2200. Information is also available online using the Individual in Custody Search tools.

Free Arrest Record Search in Ogle County

Free arrest record searches in Ogle County may be available from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office and Jail. Record seekers may receive inmate information or arrest details for free by calling these agencies at (815) 732-1101 and (815) 732-2135, respectively. Callers may inquire about an appointment to view records at the Sheriff’s Office in person if possible. Although verbal information over the phone may be free, physical copies usually incur a copy fee.

Inmate information obtained online using search tools like the Individual in Custody Search tool is also usually free of charge.

Ogle County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Ogle County arrest and criminal records are records concerning an individual’s criminal history and dealings with law enforcement. The distinction of the records lies in their extensiveness and which agency generates them.

Criminal records or criminal histories are the complete documentation of an individual’s criminal activity. This type of record is extensive and typically contains records of all an individual’s interactions with the criminal justice system. A criminal history will include all arrest records, court case information, sentencing, and jail time. Different agencies, such as the arresting agencies, courthouses, and detention facilities, generate these records.

Arrest records, in turn, are records of only the subject's arrests. These records are generated by the arresting agencies and contain details of the arrests and events around them. They mostly contain information collected while the suspect is being booked, including personal information, arrest details, and information about the crime.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Illinois, an arrest will remain on a person's record forever if it is not expunged. The arrest record forms part of the individual’s criminal record and is accessible to the general public. Anyone may request these records unless the subject takes legal action to have them sealed or expunged. In Illinois, expunging a record deletes the arrest record completely while sealing it restricts access to certain eligible persons.

Expunge Ogle County Arrest Records

Illinois provides people with the option to expunge or seal arrest records for certain offenses after some time. Expungement is a process by which a person may remove an arrest from their criminal record while sealing the record will seriously restrict who may access these records. Eligible criteria from expungement include the following.

• The charges from the arrest resulted in an acquittal
• Sentences, including probation or supervision related to the arrest, have been completed
• The charges from the arrest were dismissed or not prosecuted (nolle prosequi)
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The laws covering sealing and expungement of arrest records in Illinois are detailed in Section 20 ILCS 2630/5.2 of the Illinois Criminal Identification Act. A Complete Guide to expunging or sealing adult offenses may be found on the Illinois State Appellate Defender website. Steps to expunge an arrest or criminal record are listed below.

STEP 1

Applicants must obtain a copy of their criminal history from local law enforcement, the local circuit court clerk, or the Illinois State Police. These could be a court disposition, a RAP sheet, or a criminal history check.

STEP 2

Review your criminal records and choose to seal or completely expunge the record. Arrests that may be expunged include arrests for felonies and misdemeanors that did not end in a conviction, convictions that were pardoned or reversed, sentences for court supervision after a given time, and sentences of probation 5 years after completion. Sentences that qualify to be sealed include minor traffic offenses with no charge, completed second-chance probation, and arrests or charges that did not lead to a conviction. Most eligible offenses may qualify for sealing after 3 years and expungement after 5 years.

STEP 3

Obtain and fill out the required forms to begin the process. The forms required include the following.

• Request to Expunge & Impound, and Seal Criminal Records form
• Additional Arrests or Cases for expungement form
• Notice of Filing For Expungement and/or Sealing of a Criminal Record

Expungement Forms may be obtained from the local circuit court or online at the Illinois Judiciary website.

STEP 4

Fill the form out and file the petition with the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where you were arrested and charged with the offense. Petitions may be filed in person, by mail, and online. If convictions exist in more than one county, the applicant must file separate petitions with the circuit clerk in each county. At this time, applicants will be required to pay the filing fees or file the Application for Waiver of Court Fees for free or at a lower price. Inquire about the fees from the County Circuit Clerk at the court. Applicants must keep a copy of the petition for themselves after the court stamps and files it. The prosecutor, local law enforcement, and Illinois State police will be notified about the petition using the attached notice of filing form.

STEP 5

Wait for a response or a hearing date. A hearing will be scheduled if any of the agencies on the Notice for Filing for Expungement form objects to the petition. At the hearing, the judge will listen to your petition, hear any additional information, and review the objections from any government agencies. At the end of the hearing, the judge will rule on the petition. If it is granted, the applicant will receive a copy of the Order of Expungement in court, or the circuit court clerk will send one by mail. Copies of the order will also be sent out to all police departments and prosecutors in the Notice of Filing form. These agencies must seal or expunge the records within 60 days of receiving the order.

Ogle County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a document issued by a judge of a local circuit court authorizing the arrest of an individual. These warrants are usually issued after a written complaint is presented to a court, charging and showing probable cause that the subject of the warrant committed an offense. The complaint should be in writing, state the name and description of the accused, state the offense committed, and state the date and location of the offense. It should also be sworn and signed by the complainant. Warrants may be issued electronically after a complaint is made electronically via a video and audio transmission if sworn testimony to show probable cause is also communicated during the transmission by the complainant or any witnesses.

When the judge is satisfied with the sworn testimony showing the subject has committed an offense, they may issue the arrest warrant instructing law enforcement to arrest the subject and bring them before a judge. A warrant of arrest in Ogle County must be in writing and contain the following information.

• The name, sex, and birth date of the person to be arrested. It should also include any aliases and a reasonable description of the person.
• The nature of the offense and the statutes violated by it
• The date it was issued and the county or municipality where it was issued
• The name, title, and signature of the judge of the court who issued it
• A command for law enforcement to arrest the subject and bring them before the court issuing the warrant or the nearest or most accessible court in the same county or appear before the court at a certain time and place
• The conditions of a pretrial release or bail, if any
• Any jurisdictional limits placed on executing the warrant, if available

Do Ogle County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants issued in Ogle County and the rest of Illinois do not expire. They remain active until the suspect is apprehended, dies, or the warrant is canceled by a court order. The subject of a warrant may petition the court for a judge to cancel it if they prove it was unnecessary or issued in error.