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Wyandotte County, Kansas, Arrest Records

In Kansas, the retention of arrest records is governed by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) regulations and the Kansas Criminal History Record Information Act. These laws require criminal justice agencies and the courts to maintain criminal records as well as records of the associated arrest when it is made pursuant to law or in the course of the agencies' official business.

Local law enforcement agencies, including the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas City Police Department, and the Bonner Springs Police Department, also preserve these records for historical, legal, fiscal, administrative reasons, or for research purposes in accordance with the Kansas Open Records Act (KcriORA), K.S.A. 45-215 et seq., and agency retention policies.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Wyandotte, Kansas?

Wyandotte County arrest records are generally open for public inspection and copying. Therefore, unless there is a specific statutory provision exempting a record from disclosure, any individual, company, or organization can request to inspect or copy a specific arrest record in the custody of a state or local agency.

However, because the Kansas Open Records Act recognizes that certain records contain confidential or sensitive information, section 45-221 exempts private or privileged records from public disclosure.

Restricting access helps to protect people from reputational harm, embarrassment, harassment, and long-term stigma.

What Do Public County Arrest Records Contain?

Although sensitive portions are required by state law to be redacted from an arrest record, the public-facing aspects of a Wyandotte arrest record typically provides the following details:

  • The full name of the arrested individual
  • The individual's race
  • The individual's sex
  • The individual's date of birth
  • The arrested individual’s address
  • The individual's photograph (also called mugshot)
  • Booking information, booking number, date, time, and booking officer
  • Arresting officer
  • Arrest date and time
  • Charge-related details
  • Bond; and
  • Warrant information

Common exceptions to publicly available arrest information include:

  • Criminal investigation records
  • Medical and mental health assessment records
  • Information that would reveal the identity of an undercover agent
  • Information that would reveal the identity of any informant reporting a specific violation
  • Information that would reveal the name, address, phone number or any other information that specifically identifies the victim of certain sexual offenses
  • Records sealed by the order of a court

When a record is exempted from disclosure, the custodian has the burden to prove that a requested record is not allowed by law to be disclosed. Exempted records may only be reviewed by obtaining an order of disclosure from a court of competent jurisdiction.

Wyandotte County, Kansas Arrest Search

If someone was arrested in Wyandotte County by a state agency such as the Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Bureau of Investigation or transferred to state custody, there are a few ways to locate them after detention.

A common pathway for getting information about arrested individuals who have been booked and are being detained by state law enforcement is to utilize the KASPER Offender Search. Operated by the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC), this electronic search tool allows members of the public to locate specific state prisoners or parolees by name or KDOC number.

For broader public court records, including Wyandotte County court records, search the Kansas eCourt Case Search portal. The search portal is designed to display court records, which typically include arrest records, upon a search by name, case number, and other identifying details. The court also has a public access computer reserved for searching court records, which often contains arrest records, in that court.

The state of Kansas also allows the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to release Kansas criminal history records to the general public through its Kansas criminal history record search site. Criminal history records typically contain arrest records, and searches may be conducted at any time between the hours of 4 a.m. and midnight, Central Time, every day.

A purchase price of $30.00 applies.

Individuals can also contact the detention facility directly:

Wyandotte County Detention Center

Phone: (913) 573-2861 or (913) 573-2865

For federal detainees, a separate system applies:

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator
  • ICE Detainee Locator

Wyandotte County Inmate Locator

Wyandotte County local law enforcement agencies typically oversee most of the county’s arrest and booking incidents. While municipal law enforcement agencies such as the Kansas City PD and the Bonner Spring PD operate within city limits, the Sheriff’s Office enforcement powers are more wide-reaching, and generally covers the entirety of the county. As the primary law enforcement agency in the county, the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office provides most of the county’s arrest record through the “inmate search portal” available on its website. Consequently, to see a record:

  • Visit the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office website
  • Scroll down and click on inmate search
  • Read the terms carefully and click on “I Agree” if the user agrees
  • Enter the inmate’s first and last names according to the name fields
  • Click “Search” to initiate a database query

Inmate search results typically display the individual’s full name, charges, case disposition, offense date, bonds, demographics (race, hair color, eye color, height, etc.), court information, and incarceration information, if any.

Note: while the site lists individuals who were arrested and booked into the Wyandotte County Jail, this list does not imply the individual was convicted of any charges.

If the record is public but not available on the website, individuals may reach out to the office at:

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

710 N 7th St.

Kansas City, KS

66101

Phone: (913) 573-2861

Fax: (913) 573-2802

Active Warrant Search in Wyandotte County

An arrest warrant is an official document issued by a judge, authorizing law enforcement to arrest and detain an individual based on the suspicion of a crime. Law enforcement are required to seek arrest warrants in a range of circumstances, including:

  • Where a serious offense has been committed
  • Where the statute provides that such suspect cannot be arrested except with a warrant
  • Where the offender has failed to honor summons: an order in writing commanding the person named in the document to appear in court on a named date and time to answer to the allegations of crime made against them

To get a judge to issue a warrant, law enforcement must first present evidence to show that a crime occurred and the suspect committed the offense. A judge will usually issue one when the evidence weighs significantly in favor of the belief that the individual committed the crime. An arrest warrant usually contains:

  • The name of the court
  • The full name of the suspect
  • An order addressed to detain the individual and bring him before the court
  • Details of the criminal allegation
  • The law enforcement agency to which it is addressed
  • The signature of the judge

In Wyandotte County, arrest warrants are typically processed locally by the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office. Because the laws providing access to arrest warrants are generally nuanced, these documents are usually not published online like other public records. The Sheriff’s Office maintains warrant-related services and specifically lists a warrant number. Individuals can contact the Warrant Unit or the Sheriff’s Office main line at:

Warrant Unit: (913) 573-2861

Main Sheriff number: (913) 573-2865

Agency / Resource

Purpose

Search Methods

Notes

Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office

Maintains and serves warrants

Phone, in person

Contact the Warrant Unit: (913) 573-2861

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Wyandotte County

The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office provides arrest records to the general public through the “Inmate Search system” available on its official website. Record searches on the Sheriff’s Office can be done for free without any charges whatsoever. Anyone can visit the website and navigate to “Inmate Search” to conduct specific searches by the arrested individual’s first and last name.

The state’s judiciary also provides access to Wyandotte arrest records for free through the eCourts Portal. The platform allows searches for court records, which typically include arrest records, to be conducted by the general public without a fee.

While searches are generally allowed to be conducted via these platforms for free, these agencies typically disclaim any liability for the accuracy of the fitness of the records obtained for any specific purposes. Consequently, more comprehensive or certified copies indicating accuracy may be obtainable in person at the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office or at the District Court Clerk’s Office located at:

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

710 N 7th St.

Kansas City, KS

66101

Phone: (913) 573-2861

Fax: (913) 573-2802

29th Judicial District - Wyandotte County District Court

Address:

Main Courthouse

710 N 7th St

Kansas City, KS 66101

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wyandotte County Arrest Report

Although usually conflated, an arrest report and an arrest record are two distinct types of records. An arrest report is a detailed narrative document written by a police officer describing the specific circumstances of a single incident and why an arrest was made. It often contains:

  • Detailed notes on the crime scene
  • Witness statements
  • What the suspect was doing
  • The reasons for taking the person into custody; and
  • The initial charges

Typically considered as part of law enforcement internal documents; in the chain of events that follow after contact with law enforcement, an arrest report typically precedes the formation of an arrest record and is generally created prior to booking or detention in a state or county custody. It typically provides the basis for subsequent investigation and the prosecution of the arrestee if necessary.

In contrast, an arrest record is a permanent government-maintained history of all of an individual’s arrests, charges, and case disposition. It typically contains:

  • A list of dates of all arrests
  • The booking charges; and
  • The ultimate resolution (where applicable)

The records are typically displayed as summary entry in custodial or judicial case systems, indicating an arrest history and detention in law enforcement custody.

Depending on the law that governs access, an arrest record may include the case disposition indicating guilt or innocence; however, both records generally do not indicate the fact that the individual was convicted of any charges.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Wyandotte County

Expungement is a legal remedy that allows the complete erasure of a conviction or arrest from an individual’s criminal background history, resulting in a clean slate and making it appear as if the incident never occurred. It enables the individual to lawfully be able to tell anyone that they have never been arrested. The state of Kansas law recognizes expungement as a form of remedy for reintegrating an individual into society.

Chapter 21, article 66, section 14 states that any person may petition the convicting court for the expungement of such conviction or related arrest records if three or more years have elapsed since the person:

  • Satisfied the sentence imposed;
  • Was discharged from probation, a community correctional service program, parole, post-release supervision, conditional release, or a suspended sentence.

For Class A to C felony, the applicable waiting period is 5 years since the person satisfied the penalty imposed.

How Do You Remove Wyandotte County Arrest Records From the Internet?

If an expungement is granted, the court typically sends the order to Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which is generally obligated to remove criminal convictions and records of arrest upon receiving copies of an order of expungement.

Although criminal justice agencies are generally mandated to delete records upon expungement, third-party websites are not obligated to do the same. Consequently, individuals may need to employ a different set of approaches. One way to do this is to contact the private mugshot or background website and request for removal.

Many third-party sites have “Privacy Request” or “Remove Record” pages that individuals could utilize to request removal. If an expungement has been obtained, individuals may include a copy when requesting removal.