Oneida County Arrest Records

Oneida County arrest records are official documents created by law enforcement in Oneida County that detail the arrest and detention of individuals for criminal offenses within the county. These records are created when individuals are arrested and contain personal information about the arrestee, the offense they committed, charges, and other details related to the arrest (such as photographs and fingerprints).

The custodian of arrest records in Oneida County is the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. In addition to the sheriff's office, local police departments, like the City of Rome Police Department, also create and manage records for arrests they execute within their jurisdiction. These records are publicly available via these agencies, and individuals can obtain them for background information, research, and investigative reasons. Beyond arrest records, interested persons can also find additional information in Oneida County Court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Oneida County?

Yes. Arrest records are public in Oneida County under the New York Freedom of Information Law. Under this law, interested persons can request to view or get copies of these records from the Oneida County Sheriff's Office or a local police department within the county.

However, not all arrest records in Oneida County are available to the public. Those deemed confidential by statute or court orders are typically restricted or sequestered from public disclosure. Per Section 87 of the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), this includes juvenile arrest records, records that have been expunged or sealed, records related to ongoing investigations, records whose release could violate personal privacy or threaten an individual's safety, information about evidence collected during arrests, personal details of confidential informants or victims, and sensitive information like social security numbers and bank account details.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

A public arrest record in Oneida County typically contains the following information:

• Personal information of the arrestee, such as name and age
• Physical description of the arrestee (sex, race/ethnicity, hair/eye color, tattoos, height, etc.)
• The arrest date and time
• Location of the arrest
• Arresting agency and/or officer
• Description of criminal offense(s) of the arrestee or charges
• Photograph or mugshot of the arrestee
• Booking information (number, date, and time)
• Bond or bail information (if applicable)
• Custody status (released or still in detention).

Oneida County Crime Rate

Based on the annual Criminal Justice Statistics from the DCJS, Oneida County reported a total of 6,618 index crimes in 2023. Out of this total, there were 576 violent crimes, including 8 murders, 145 rapes, 78 robberies, and 345 aggravated assaults. There were also 6,042 property crimes, which included 458 burglaries, 5,389 cases of larceny, and 195 motor vehicle thefts. Compared to the 5,055 crimes recorded in 2022, Oneida County experienced an overall increase of 30.92% in index crimes.

Oneida County Arrest Statistics

Per the 2023 adult arrest data from the DCJS criminal justice statistics, Oneida County reported 4,530 arrests. This is a slight increase of 0.421% from the 4,511 arrests recorded in 2022. The arrests in 2023 were for various crimes, including animal torture (8), rape (6), criminal sexual act (2), sexual abuse (10), burglary (69), arson (9), robbery (26), forgery (10), insurance fraud (1), identity theft (11), aggravated harassment (65), simple assault (188), aggravated murder (1), and criminal trespass (74), among others.

Find Oneida County Arrest Records

To obtain arrest records in Oneida County, individuals should reach out to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office will provide access to these records after a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request is submitted, as long as the records do not fall under any exemptions specified by the law.

Oneida County Sheriff's Office
6065 Judd Road
Oriskany, NY 13424
Phone: (315) 768-7804

Also, individuals can use the sheriff's office "inmate list" and "sex offender watch" to search for and find details about people who have been arrested and are currently in the county jail.

Alternatively, interested individuals can also obtain arrest records from the local police departments in Oneida County. For example, individuals can contact the records division of the Rome City Police Department online, by email, or in-person to submit FOIA requests for Rome PD's arrest records.

Records Clerk
301 North James Street
Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 339-7709

Individuals can use the Federal Inmate Locator to obtain information on FBI arrests. To find information on individuals arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), use the Online Detainee Locator System or contact the nearest ICE field office.

Free Arrest Record Search in Oneida County

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office and local police departments in the county may request fees from individuals to process FOIA requests for Oneida County arrest records and to release copies of these records. However, the "inmate list" and "offender watch" are free to use to find information about persons in the county jail and sex offenders in the county.

Alternatively, interested individuals may use third-party sites to search for and access Oneida County records for free. These sites aggregate and provide public access to arrest records from law enforcement agencies, including those in Oneida County. Generally, individuals can conduct name-based searches on these sites to find basic Oneida County arrest information.

Get Oneida County Criminal Records

Criminal records, also known as criminal history or rap sheets, are official reports of an individual's criminal past. These records include details about arrests, indictments, convictions, and sentences, as reported by police departments, district attorneys, courts, and other criminal justice agencies in New York.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is the sole provider and custodian of official criminal history records for New York State. However, these records are not considered public under the state's Freedom of Information Law. The DCJS does not release criminal history records to third parties; only the subjects of criminal history records can request them from the DCJS.

Individuals who wish to obtain their criminal history records in Oneida County should contact the New York Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) or follow the steps listed on the DCJS website on how individuals can request their criminal history records while living in and outside New York.

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Alfred E. Smith Building
80 South Swan Street
Albany, NY 12210
Email: dcjslegalservices@dcjs.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 457-8413, (877) 472-6915.

Individuals must submit their fingerprints when they request criminal history record information from the DCJS. Upon submitting requests, individuals will get a copy of their Oneida County (or New York) criminal records or receive "no record" feedback, indicating they have no criminal record on file with the DCJS.

Alternatively, interested individuals may contact the Oneida County Sheriff's Office for local criminal background information (if available).

Oneida County Sheriff's Office
6065 Judd Road
Oriskany, NY 13424
Phone: (315) 768-7804

Oneida County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Oneida County arrest records are official documentation that individuals were arrested and taken into police custody. They are created when those apprehended for criminal offenses are booked into custody. They include details like date, charges, arresting agency, and photographs of the arrestee. These records do not indicate guilt or conviction; they only exist to show that a person was arrested and the crimes they were taken in for. Oneida County arrest records are created and primarily publicly available via the agency that made the arrest, such as the Oneida County Sheriff's Office or a local police department.

In contrast, Oneida County criminal records are a documented history of a person's interactions with the criminal justice system. They contain information about various offenses, including arrests, charges, and sentences or convictions resulting from those offenses.

Unlike arrest records, a criminal record is not limited to Oneida County; it includes every encounter a person has had with the criminal justice system at the local, state, and even federal levels. In New York, the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) maintains all criminal records, including those from Oneida County. The DCJS collects criminal information from all criminal justice agencies and facilities in the state, including courts, law enforcement agencies, and correctional institutions.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Indefinitely. In Oneida County, arrest records stay on a person's record indefinitely because New York State law does not have a time limit for keeping them on file. Arrest records are only removed if expunged or sealed, which may not be automatic. Individuals who qualify must petition the court to have their records expunged or sealed. Without this, the records remain permanently on file. However, public access to certain arrest records, like those from cases that ended in acquittal or dismissal, may be restricted after some time.

Expunge Oneida County Arrest Records

In New York, "expungement" isn't commonly used; instead, the state usually refers to "sealing". Expungement involves physically destroying or erasing records, while sealing means restricting or removing arrest records (or other types of records) from being publicly accessible.

Per Criminal Procedure Law § 160.50 (5)(a), expungement (in New York) mainly applies to certain marijuana or cannabis-related offenses. The law automatically erases arrest and conviction records for eligible marijuana offenses. These records are sealed and protected from public disclosure. However, law enforcement can access them if the person applies for a police or peace officer job, and pistol permit licensing officers can access them if the record subject applies for a pistol permit.

If an individual with an arrest record for marijuana offenses doesn't qualify for automatic expungement, they can petition the court to vacate their conviction, dismiss their charges, or reduce their sentence. To do this, they must file a "Form CPL 440.46" with the court that convicted them. Also, the law allows individuals with marijuana possession arrests or convictions to file an "Application to Destroy Expunged Marijuana Conviction Record" with the Office of Court Administration.

For other types of arrests, the state uses a sealing process, which can happen either automatically or by application. Arrest records that qualify for automatic sealing includes:

• Arrests for non-criminal violations after 3 years (except traffic violations)
• Juvenile arrest records
• Arrests that resulted in acquittal or dismissal of charges (favorable disposition as per CPL §160.50)

If an arrest record is eligible for automatic sealing, the person involved doesn't need to take any action. The record is sealed automatically once the conditions are met. However, arrestees may petition to seal certain misdemeanor and felony arrest records if they meet one of these conditions:

• They have no more than 2 misdemeanors and 1 felony conviction after 10 years.
• They have completed a drug treatment program.

Per Criminal Procedure Law § 160.59, individuals who qualify to apply to seal their arrest records after 10 years should follow these steps:

• Complete and submit a "Criminal Certificate of Disposition Request" form to the court and pay the applicable fee
• Complete notarized "Sealing Application" with supporting documents (if applicable)
• Send copies of the application, along with the Certificate of Disposition, sealing petition, and any other supporting documents to the District Attorney. the DA has 45 days to notify the court if they have any objections to the sealing.
• File notarized Affidavit of Service with the DA's office
• Submit all original documents (Certificate of Disposition, Notice of Motion and Affidavit in Support, Affidavit of Service, etc.) to the court (no filing fee)
• If granted, receive a signed seal order from the court.

Oneida County Arrest Warrants

A Oneida County arrest warrant is a written order signed by a judge or magistrate authorizing law enforcement to arrest a specific named individual. It is typically issued when there is probable cause to believe that the named individual has committed a crime, failed to appear in court (or violated a court order), or violated their parole or probation conditions.

The issuance and execution of arrest warrants in Oneida County is governed by Article 120 of the New York Criminal Procedure Law (CPL). Under this law, a judge may issue an arrest warrant if a criminal action has begun in a local court, there is reasonable cause to believe the defendant committed an offense, and a summons is insufficient to bring the defendant before the court. The judge must be convinced these conditions are met based on an affidavit of complaint or evidence presented. Upon issuance, these warrants can be executed by any police officer or other authorized public servant at any hour of the day or night, unless otherwise specified.

An Oneida County arrest warrant typically includes the defendant's name or description, the offense charged, the issuing court, the date of issuance, and the name and signature of the issuing judge.

Oneida County Arrest Warrant Search

Interested individuals seeking to look up Oneida County active arrest warrants should direct their requests in-person to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office during business hours, Monday through Friday.

Oneida County Sheriff's Office
6065 Judd Road
Oriskany, NY 13424
Phone: (315) 768-7804

Alternatively, they may use the Oneida County Sheriff's Office "Warrant List" to lookup active warrants against offenders in Oneida County or call (315) 765-2232. Also, individuals may contact city police departments in Oneida County in person or use their online warrant lists to look up information on active arrest warrants within their jurisdiction. For instance, individuals can lookup active warrant information for Rome City PD via their online warrant list.

Do Oneida County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Arrest warrants in Oneida County do not have an expiration date. Once an arrest warrant is issued, it remains valid until the person named in the warrant is either arrested, surrenders to law enforcement, or passes away.

Although Oneida County arrest warrants don't become void over time, they can become invalid if the court cancels or recalls them. The court can recall or quash an arrest warrant under several circumstances, including mistaken identity, the emergence of new evidence that exonerates the suspect or casts doubt on the original reasons for issuing the warrant, the death of the subject, or if the time limit for prosecuting the alleged crime has expired (statute of limitations).