Teton County Arrest Records

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

Are Arrest Records Public in Teton County?

Teton County arrest records are public records under the Wyoming Public Records Act and the Supreme Court's Rules Governing Access to Court Records. Anyone may view and make copies of government records, including arrest reports. Nevertheless, the Act, other laws, and court rules restrict public access to certain arrest records.

Some exemptions include adoption records, mental health and counseling information, juvenile records (protected by the Wyoming Juvenile Justice Act), and records of guardianships and conservatorships. Others include court-sealed records, paternity lawsuit details, identifying details of sex crime victims and underaged rape victims.

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

180 S King St, Jackson
WY, 83001-8552
Phone: (307) 733-2331

Teton County Arrest Statistics

A 5-year National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) statistical report revealed that the Teton County Sheriff's Office made 755 arrests between 2020 and 2024. The gender split of the arrest figures showed that males made up 76.82% (580) of all arrests recorded within the period, while females constituted 23.18% (175).

Further investigation into the types of offenses for which law enforcement agents arrested suspects between 2020 and 2024 revealed that driving under the influence was the most common crime, accounting for 42.06% (318) of the arrests. This was followed by drug possession (Marijuana) at 27.38% (207), simple assault at 8.86% (67), and possession of dangerous non-narcotic drugs at 7.28% (55).

Find Teton County Arrest Records

At the state level, interested parties seeking Teton County inmate records may use the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) Offender Locator tool. The search engine offers searchers information on inmates currently detained in state facilities.

Searches using a WDOC inmate number (if available) or the first two letters of the last name may return results, including the inmate's current incarceration status, facility location, and sentencing details.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator service enables individuals to search for information on federal inmates who have been held since 1982. On the portal, they may search by name or BOP registry number.

Teton County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

"Arrest records" and "criminal records" are frequently used interchangeably by requesters. However, the terms apply to two different kinds of documents. The following are a few features that set concepts apart:

Arrest Records

An arrest record offers a thorough summary of a person's past arrests. Although the record reveals that the person was taken into custody by law enforcement, it does not mention whether the person was guilty of the crime. Through criminal background checks or court case searches, local police agencies may obtain arrest records, a subset of criminal history information.

Criminal Records

The outcome of an arrest, such as whether it led to a conviction, acquittal, or dismissal, is detailed in a criminal record. Criminal records are much more comprehensive than arrest records. They are made up of disposition information and fingerprint-based data that Teton County law enforcement organizations and tribunals have submitted. In Wyoming, the primary custodian of criminal records is the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), within the Office of the Attorney General.

In summary, arrest records primarily focus on the apprehension process, whereas criminal records provide a more comprehensive view of a person's interactions with the legal system.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Indefinitely. Wyoming State law does not provide a defined deadline for sealing or expunging arrest records. As a result, an arrest record may remain on file for a lifetime if the person does not go through the procedure of sealing or expunging it.

Teton County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement officials to arrest an individual who is suspected of committing a crime.

To get a Teton County arrest warrant, an officer typically submits an affidavit under oath outlining the evidence that establishes reasonable grounds to believe an accused person committed a crime. A judge then evaluates the affidavit to determine whether a warrant should be issued. Once probable cause has been proven, the judge issues the arrest warrant.

Teton County arrest warrants typically contain details such as the defendant's name or description, the specifics of the allegations, the name of the court that issued the arrest order, and the applicable statute.

Do Teton County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants issued in Teton County are not subject to a statute of limitations or expiration. Individuals subject to outstanding warrants are at risk of being detained for months or decades after their issuance. For instance, an individual subject to an active arrest warrant may be apprehended immediately if the warrant is discovered during a routine traffic stop that occurred years after the document was issued. Arrest warrants remain active until the person dies, is arrested, or a judge quashes them.

Expunge Teton County Arrest Records

To qualify for the expungement of misdemeanor offenses in Teton, prospective applicants must comply with the following requirements:

• Five years must have elapsed since their sentence was completed.
• They may only expunge offenses such as simple assault, battery, domestic violence, reckless endangerment, and breach of peace. Offenses involving the use of firearms do not qualify.

Individuals wishing to expunge felony records are eligible if:

• Ten years have passed since they completed all terms of their sentence, including probation or court-ordered programs.
• They do not have any prior felony convictions.
• They have paid restitution completely.
• The petitioner may only expunge one felony case.

Petitioners seeking expungement should note that they may only expunge one felony case. Also, firearm-related felonies, violent felonies, sexual crimes, child endangerment, bribery or perjury, felony DUI, and drug distribution felonies cannot be expunged.

Expungement Process

Expunging arrest records in Wyoming usually entails the following steps:

1. The applicant must draw up a petition for Expungement or use the services of an attorney to do so.
2. Next, they must file the petition with the relevant court, depending on the nature of the offense. Typically, petitions are submitted in the same court where the case was initially heard.
3. The petitioner must notify and serve the petition on relevant parties, such as the prosecuting attorney, the Division of Criminal Investigation, and any victims of the crime being expunged.
4. If any parties object to the expungement, the court will hold a hearing to determine if the offense is eligible for expungement.
5. If the court approves the expungement, the petitioner must prepare an Order for Expungement for the judge to sign.
6. The court will send a copy of the Order to the Division of Criminal Investigation, ensuring that any records related to the offense are no longer available to the public.