Uinta County Arrest Records

In Uinta County, Wyoming, law enforcement officers are authorized under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-2-102 to arrest individuals when they break the law or if they have a warrant for their arrest. A warrantless arrest is lawful when an officer witnesses a crime or when there is a high flight risk.

After an arrest, suspects are typically taken to the Uinta County detention center, where they are booked. During the booking process, essential details about the individual, including the circumstances surrounding the arrest, are entered into the law enforcement database, creating an official arrest record. Arrest records may be accessed as standalone documents. Otherwise, they may be included as part of other official documentation, such as Uinta County court or criminal records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Uinta County?

Yes. Per Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 16-4-202, any member of the public may request to see arrest records by sending a request to the record custodians. However, there are exceptions to this general rule. For instance, restricted records may only be released to authorized individuals.

Records specifically exempted from public access by federal or state law, or by specific court injunctions, are not accessible to the public. Additionally, records that may threaten the safety of individuals are undisclosed. Juvenile arrest records in Uinta County are not public. Requesters must present a court order to access them.

Uinta County Arrest Statistics

According to the 2019 FBI Uniform Crime Report, the crime rate in Uinta County was 269 per 100,000 residents. The average daily population of the county jail was 46. Five reported cases of aggravated assaults, two sexual assaults, and 40 incidents of property crime were reported that year. The property crime rate was 190 per 100,000 residents.

Find Uinta County Arrest Records

To get an arrest record in Uinta County, the first step is to identify the location of the arrest and the agency that made the arrest. Requesters may contact the arresting agency. They may be required to fill out a request form and provide the arrestee's name and date of arrest. Record seekers may contact the Sheriff's office at:

Uinta County Sheriff's Office
77, County Rd 109
Evanston, WY 82930-3494
Phone: (307) 783-1005

Alternatively, requesters may visit the county's Inmate Search page and search by last name or booking number. If there is no match or they require further information, they may call (307) 783-1020. At the state level, record seekers may request information on arrest records from the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) at the Attorney General's office. Only the subject of the record may view their statewide criminal history. To do so, they must submit fingerprints to the DCI.

Uinta County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Although Uinta County arrest and criminal records are law enforcement documents, there are significant differences. They differ in how they are created, what they contain, and how they are used. Law enforcement makes arrest records to track individuals while in custody. They list the suspect's details, the circumstances of the arrest, and the release conditions.

Criminal records include arrest records and details on prosecutions, convictions, sentencing, incarceration, parole, and probation. Arrest records only note the arrest itself and related information. They do not cover case outcomes or sentencing.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Indefinitely. Generally, arrest records remain part of an individual's criminal history unless expunged. Moreover, not all types of arrests are eligible for expungement. The arrestee must first verify that they fulfil the terms for expungement.

Furthermore, local law enforcement agencies and courts have different retention schedules that determine how long the files remain on record. These schedules vary depending on the record type and the time frame in which they are deleted when a case has been concluded.

Uinta County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal document authorizing law enforcement officers to apprehend an individual suspected of a crime. Following an arrest, officers take the suspect into custody, book them, and detain them until they appear before a judge. Depending on the charges, the arrestee may be eligible for bail.

To get an arrest warrant, a police officer submits a signed complaint and affidavit alleging that a suspect committed a crime. The documentation is presented to a judge who reviews the evidence. The judge issues the warrant if there is enough evidence to demonstrate reasonable cause. Uinta County arrest warrants typically contain the suspect's full name and physical description, the charges, the name and signature of the issuing judge, date, and the issuing court.

Do Uinta County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. An arrest warrant in Uinta County remains active until the individual named in the warrant is arrested. The suspect must appear before the court unless the judge cancels the warrant based on new evidence.

Expunge Uinta County Arrest Records

Under Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1401(j)(i), when an arrest record is expunged, it becomes confidential. It is accessible only to authorized individuals, such as criminal justice agencies.

Expunctual relief in Uinta County is only available to qualified parties and is granted only under specific, limited circumstances. Eligibility depends on the nature of the offense and whether the individual was convicted. Sex offenses, dangerous weapons offenses, or any other crimes excluded by statute may not be expunged. Individuals seeking expungement may petition the court after the waiting period has elapsed.

For expungement of an arrest record without conviction, there is no filing fee. For a misdemeanour conviction, there is a $100 filing fee for expungement, while expungement of felony convictions attracts a filing fee of $300. Petitioners may file in the Circuit court or the District court that handled the sentence. They should also serve a copy on the Uinta County Attorney and the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.