Park County Arrest Records

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

Are Arrest Records Public in Park County?

Yes, According to the Wyoming Public Records Act and the Supreme Court's Rules Governing Access to Court Records, residents and non-residents may access public court records during regular business hours. Nevertheless, the Act, other laws, and court rules restrict public access to certain records. These exemptions include:

• Juvenile court records (protected by the Wyoming Juvenile Justice Act).
• Information on adoptions.
• Mental health and counseling information.
• Guardianships and conservatorships records.
• Court-sealed records.
• Paternity lawsuit details.
• Identifying details of sex crime victims and underaged rape victims.

Individuals looking for arrest records in Park County may contact the Park County Sheriff's Office at the following address:

1402 River View Drive
Cody, WY 82414
Phone: (307) 527-8700

Park County Arrest Statistics

According to a 5-year National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) statistical data, the Park County Sheriff's Office made 318 arrests between 2020 and 2024. The gender breakdown of the arrest figures indicated that males accounted for 74.21% (236) of all arrests during the period, while females made up 25.79% (82).

Further analysis of the types of offenses law enforcement officers detained offenders for between 2020 and 2024 showed that driving under the influence was the most common crime, with 24.21% (78). This was followed by all other offenses except traffic violations, at 18.18% (58), simple assault, at 14.11% (45), and liquor law violations, at 13.17% (42).

Find Park County Arrest Records

Requesters seeking Park County inmate records at the state level may use the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) Offender Locator tool. The search tool allows users to find inmates currently in state custody. Inquirers may search a WDOC inmate number (if available) or the first two letters of the last name. Additional search criteria include first name, age, and gender.

The portal typically returns results, including current incarceration status, facility location, and sentencing details. Information on inmates who are not currently in custody may not be available in the database.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator service allows record searchers to look up information on federal inmates held between 1982 and the present. On the portal, they may search by name or BOP registry number.

Park County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Most people use the terms "arrest records" and "criminal records" interchangeably. However, they are distinct documents and not synonymous. An arrest record is a legal document that provides information about an arrest. In Park County, arrest records typically include the arrestee's personal information, the incident details (such as the location, nature of charges, arresting agency, and officer), and the arrest outcome. The existence of an arrest record does not necessarily mean someone is guilty of a crime.

However, criminal records, also known as rap sheets or criminal history checks, are comprehensive documents that detail a person's criminal past. In contrast to arrest records, criminal history records contain information related to court proceedings, sentences, and judgments imposed against an individual for committing illegal activities.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Wyoming, an individual's arrest records will remain on their record indefinitely unless they are expunged or sealed through a court process.

Eligibility Requirement for Misdemeanors

• Prospective applicants may qualify for expungement if five years have elapsed since the completion of their sentence.
• Offenses eligible for expungement include simple assault, battery, domestic violence, reckless endangerment, and breach of peace. Any offense involving the use of firearms does not qualify.

Felony Expungement

• Prospective applicants are eligible if ten years have passed since completing all terms of the sentence, including probation or court-ordered programs.
• The petitioner must not have any previous felony convictions.
• The petitioner must pay restitution in full.
• The petitioner can only expunge one felony case.
• Ineligible felony convictions include firearm-related felonies, violent felonies, sexual crimes, child endangerment, bribery or perjury, felony DUI, and drug distribution felonies.

Convictions related to the purchase, possession, or usage of products by individuals below 21 years of age are automatically expunged six months after conviction upon payment of the fine.

Expungement Process

Expunging arrest records in Wyoming usually entails the following steps:

1. The petitioner must prepare a petition for Expungement or employ the services of an attorney to do so.
2. Next, they must file the petition with the appropriate court, depending on the nature of the offense. Usually, petitions are filed in the same court where the case was initially handled.
3. The petitioner must notify and serve the petition on relevant parties, including the prosecuting attorney, the Division of Criminal Investigation, and any victims of the crime being expunged.
4. If any of the parties served objects to the expungement, the court will arrange a hearing to determine whether the offense qualifies for expungement.
5. If the court grants the expungement, the petitioner must prepare an Order for Expungement for the judge's signature.
6. If the court grants the expungement and endorses the Order of Expungement, the court's file will be sealed and removed from public access. The court will send a copy of the Order to the division of criminal investigation, ensuring that any records concerning the offense are no longer accessible to the public.

Park County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal instrument issued by a judge or magistrate, giving law enforcement officers the power to arrest a person accused of committing a crime.

Typically, the execution of a Park County arrest warrant involves the following process:

• First, an officer of the law presents an affidavit under oath explaining the facts that support reasonable grounds for believing an accused person committed a crime.
• Subsequently, a judge reviews the affidavit to determine if it merits the issuance of a warrant.
• If there is probable cause, the judge grants the arrest warrant.

Park County arrest warrants often contain information such as the defendant's name or description, the allegations' details, the court's name that issued the arrest order, and the relevant law.

Do Park County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, they do not expire. An arrest warrant remains active until the subject named in the warrant dies or the judge quashes it. Park County arrest warrants may be revoked under the following conditions:

• A judge may revoke a warrant if it was initially issued in error or the subject of the warrant appears in court willingly.
• The court may nullify an arrest warrant if the prosecutor's office or law enforcement agencies decide to alter the direction or objectives of a prosecution.
• Although arrest warrants usually do not expire, the charges related to them may be subject to the statute of limitations.