Osceola County Arrest Records

In Osceola County, Michigan, arrest records are a collection of data received or created during an arrest. Such data may include the arrestee's name, offense, arrest date and location, and bond amount.

Arrests are legal procedures for detaining persons suspected of breaking the law. Note that arresting officers do not need an arrest warrant before conducting an arrest. After an arrest, officers may book the alleged offender at the county jail pending the outcome of further investigations.

Osceola County arrest records are mainly under the jurisdiction of the county sheriff's office. As the record custodian, the county sheriff may release copies of records upon requests from interested persons or entities. Persons or entities may also find arrest records in other public documents. For instance, Osceola County court records may include arrest information like warrants, exhibits, arrest charges, and bond amounts.

Are Arrest Records Public in Osceola County?

Most arrest records created in Osceola County are accessible to the public. Under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, the public may request or inspect arrest records from designated record custodian entities. The entities are also required to disclose the records upon requests from the public. For instance, you may obtain an arrest or incident report from the county sheriff's office by making an in-person request at this address:

Not all arrest records are accessible to the public. Michigan state laws prevent public access to records that are sealed or confidential. Other exempt arrest information may include the following:

• Records that may interfere with an ongoing investigation.
• Information about crime victims or complainants in a criminal investigation.
• Information whose disclosure will violate the safety of arresting officers.
• Information that may affect a person's right to a fair trial or adjudication.

Osceola County Arrest Statistics

The Michigan State Police, via the Incident Crime Reporting, maintains an annual arrest statistics report for all arresting agencies in the state. Per the agency's report, Osceola law enforcement agencies made 330 arrests in 2022. In contrast, the Osceola County jail housed 924 inmates as of June 3, 2025.

Find Osceola County Arrest Records

Public members may find and obtain copies of arrest records from the county sheriff's office. The county sheriff maintains arrest records as police reports and discloses them to interested parties.

In contrast, arrest information may be found in inmate record databases. These databases may include arrest data such as the inmate's full name, ID, booking number, birth date, and bond amount.

The Osceola County jail maintains an online list of current inmates. Inquirers must scroll down the list to view inmate information. On the other hand, the Michigan Department of Corrections maintains an online search platform for current inmates in the state's correctional facilities. To view records on the platform, interested parties must fill out these details:

• Inmate's name, sex, age, and race.
• MDOC number.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is also a custodian of inmate records. The agency's inmate locator provides information on inmates serving sentences in federal penal institutions.

Osceola County Arrest Records vs. Criminal Records

In Osceola County, arrest records are pretty different from criminal records in the following ways:

The records have different content

Arrest records provide information on arrest-related events and may include information on the arrestee's personal data, criminal charges, crime scene footage, booking date, and bond amount. In contrast, criminal records contain an individual's full criminal history. The records may contain arrest, court, and sentencing information.

They are under the purview of agencies

Arresting agencies are the official record custodians of arrest events that occurred within the county. These agencies generate records after conducting an arrest. On the other hand, the Michigan State Police's Criminal Justice Center generates and maintains criminal records. The agency creates the record by gathering information from criminal justice and judicial entities.

The records have different implications

Arrest records have almost no negative impact since they do not reveal if the offender was guilty of the offense. However, criminal records may have negative consequences, such as limited job opportunities or societal stigma.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Osceola County arrest information remains visible on your records until they are sealed or expunged. Arrested individuals may expunge records by sending a request to the Michigan State Police. Note that the state will automatically expunge arrests for less-severe misdemeanor records.

Osceola County Arrest Warrants

Osceola County arrest warrants are written orders that authorize the arrest of suspected offenders. Court judges or district magistrates will issue arrest warrants after receiving a complaint from a prosecuting attorney. Warrants issued in the county must include the following:

• The suspected offender's name and physical features.
• Arrest charges.
• The arresting agency's information.
• Court official's signature.

Do Osceola County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants do not have an expiration date in Osceola County. They remain part of public records unless the offender is arrested or the court nullifies them. Note that the statute of limitations does not affect the validity of an arrest warrant.

Expunge Osceola County Arrest Records

In Osceola County, expungement is a legal procedure for erasing arrest records from the publicly owned domain. To expunge arrest records, you must fulfill these criteria:

• The arrest charges were dismissed or did not lead to a court conviction.
• You were convicted of not more than two criminal offenses.
• You were convicted of violating sections MCL 750.449 to 450, 1931 PA 328, 750, 750.448, and sections 448, 449, or 450 of the Michigan penal code.

How to expunge records in Osceola County?

Before you file to expunge records, you must first determine if the state police has expunged the record. If the arrest record is visible, arrestees must send an expungement request to the state police department at MSP-CRD-CSAAUTOMATIC@michigan.gov.

However, you may follow these steps to expunge criminal conviction records:

1. Request for a criminal record from the Michigan State Police.
2. Get a copy of the case files from the court that heard the case.
3. Get your fingerprints taken at the local law enforcement agency.
4. Complete an Application to Set Aside Conviction.
5. Make copies of these documents and forward them to these agencies:

   Michigan State Police - CJIC
   P.O. Box 30266
   Lansing, Michigan 48909-7766.

   Osceola County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
   1 Courthouse Square
   Kissimmee, FL 34741
   Phone: (407) 742-2200

   Department of the Michigan Attorney General, Criminal Trials and Appeals Division

   G. Mennen Williams Building
   525 West Ottawa Street
   P.O. Box 30217
   Lansing, MI 48909

6. Attach a $50 money order with your request to the state police.
7. Next, copies of the required documents should be sent to the court that heard the case.

Upon receiving your petition, the court will set a hearing date and review submissions from concerned agencies.