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Licking County, Ohio Arrest Records

Licking County arrest records are the official files created by law enforcement agencies each time an arrest happens. Arrest records serve public interest by providing access to information about criminal activity in the community. These records also support accountability in law enforcement and assist employers, courts, and concerned persons in making informed decisions. The County Sheriff's Office and the Newark Division of Police are the two largest police agencies in Licking County.

Arrest records are viewed as public records and may be accessed by any individual upon request (Ohio Revised Code (ORC) § 149.43). Access to and release of criminal offender record information are regulated by a separate statutory provision, Ohio Revised Code § 109.57.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Licking, Ohio?

Yes. Arrest records in Licking County are public information. Under Ohio Revised Code § 149.43, all public records held by government agencies must be made available to any person upon request. The following common conditions apply when requesting arrest records:

  • Requestors usually do not need to live in Licking County or Ohio.
  • Most agencies do not require identification.
  • Copying or certification fees apply.
  • No reason or justification is required of the requestor.
  • Confidential investigations and juvenile records are not accessible.

What Do Public Licking County Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records available to the public in Licking County commonly hold the following information:

  • The complete name of the arrestee
  • The arrested person’s physical descriptors. Height, weight, race etc
  • All filed charges
  • Time and date the arrest happened
  • Name of the arresting officer and the agency
  • Booking number
  • Mugshot
  • Current case status

Still, some information may not be included in public arrest records to protect ongoing investigations or protect individuals involved in them. The following types of data are normally restricted:

  • Information on ongoing investigation
  • Expunged or sealed records
  • Details on juveniles
  • Confidential witnesses or informants information
  • Victim information in sensitive cases involving minors

Licking County, Ohio Arrest Search

Anyone can look up Licking County, Ohio arrest records using these state and federal resources:

  • Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI): For any county arrests or convictions on record.
  • Ohio Supreme Court: Licking County cases sometimes reach the Ohio Supreme Court. These case dockets hold arrest information that can be searched on the Supreme Court website.
  • Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction: The ODRC Offender Search portal provides arrest information on Licking County persons currently serving state sentences.
  • The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator: This online locator provides arrest information on federal detainees.
  • FBI Identity History Summary: For all arrests reported to the FBI nationwide.
  • Federal PACER: Registered users can access arrest records in federal court dockets through PACER for $0.10 per page.
  • National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): For historical federal arrests and prison records between 1870 and 1981.

Licking County Inmate Locator

The Licking County Sheriff's Office uses an online inmate list that covers all persons currently held at the county jail. A search can be done by name or date range to view the following information for each inmate:

  • Full names
  • Booking number
  • Bed number
  • Charges
  • incarceration dates
  • Arresting agencies.

Requestors who prefer direct contact can reach the Sheriff's Office by phone or in person. The Civil/Records Division is available at (740) 670-5541. In-person visits to the Records Division are accepted every weekday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Licking County Sheriff's Office

155 East Main Street

Newark, OH 43055.

Active Warrant Search in Licking County

An arrest warrant is a court order authorizing law enforcement to take a specific person into custody. A judge or magistrate issues this order when there is enough evidence to believe a crime has been committed. A warrant usually contains details such as the suspect’s full name, the criminal charge, and the issuing judge's signature. The County Sheriff's Office manages and serves most active warrants in the county.

In Licking County, active warrants are often considered as public record; however, while they are under active investigation or execution, access may be restricted (Ohio Revised Code § 149.43). The County Sheriff's Office manages and executes numerous warrants. There is no online search tool, but requestors can call the office at (740) 670-5541 or visit in person to make warrant inquiries. Warrant searches may require the requester to provide the following search criteria:

  • Full name
  • Court case number
  • Vehicle license plate number (for traffic or misdemeanor-related warrants)

Agency / Resource

Purpose

Search Methods

Notes

Licking County Sheriff’s Office

Maintains, processes, and serves active warrants

Phone, and  in person

No online search portal

Licking County Clerk of Courts (Common Pleas)

Issues felony case warrants, and Common Pleas arrest warrants

Online portal, phone, mail, in person

Online lookup with the Common Pleas Case Records Search.

Licking County Municipal Court

Maintains misdemeanor, traffic, and municipal case records; manages bench warrants

Online portal, phone, mail, in person

Online warrant search. Handles bench warrants for failure to appear.

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Licking County

The following free-to-use Licking County tools can be used to find arrest-related information within the county:

However, these free tools have some limitations:

  • Released inmates are removed from the jail listing immediately after release.
  • Searches require an exact legal name and often a date of birth.
  • Records older than 1992 are not available online.
  • Free sites do not display redacted or sensitive investigative information.
  • Sealed, expunged, and juvenile records are unavailable.
  • Information on domestic violence and protection order cases is not available.
  • Certified copies require a valid government-issued photo ID and may attract fees.

Licking County Arrest Report

An arrest report and an arrest record are different documents. An arrest record is an official entry in law enforcement books that documents the arrest, the charges filed, and the case outcome.

On the other hand, an arrest report is a description of the whole arrest incident. It is made by the arresting officer immediately after an arrest. It describes what the officer observed, the circumstances that led to the arrest, and the actions taken at the scene.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Licking County

In Licking County, record sealing or real expungement works. Law enforcement and some licensing bodies can still view a sealed record even though it is not visible to the general public. According to R.C. 2953.3, expungement is the complete destruction of a record so that it is no longer in existence. Requirements for sealing or expungement eligibility:

  • All court-ordered sentences, probation, and restitution have been served fully.
  • The petitioner has zero pending criminal charges
  • The offense is not under a permanently excluded category.
  • The waiting period for that offense level has passed.
  • The applicant can prove rehabilitation and show that personal interest outweighs the government’s interest in keeping the record public

Eligible persons may submit a petition to the county court that originally handled the case. Felony petitions should go to the Licking County Court of Common Pleas, while misdemeanor petitions go to the county’s Municipal Court. Conviction records require $50 payment. No payment applies to dismissed or acquitted cases.

Furthermore, the following alternatives to traditional sealing or expungement exist:

  • Sealing after a successful Intervention in Lieu of Conviction program (R.C. 2951.041)
  • Expungement for human trafficking victims (R.C. 2953.521)
  • Prosecutor-initiated sealing for minor drug offenses (R.C. 2953.39)
  • Pardon by the Governor (R.C. 2967.02

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

A valid sealing or expungement order from the right Licking County court removes the arrest records from the internet. Once the court issues the order, government databases are legally required to comply and remove the record from public access.

Private websites may operate outside the reach of court orders that bind government agencies. These are unofficial platforms, so there might be a delay in updating records even after a court order is granted.