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Are Arrest Records Public in Oneida, Wisconsin?

Arrest records are public documents in Oneida, Wisconsin, pursuant to Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31-19.39). This legislation establishes that all government records, including arrest records, are presumed accessible to the public unless specifically exempted by statute. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has consistently upheld that public access to arrest records serves the essential governmental functions of transparency and accountability within the criminal justice system.

Members of the public may inspect, copy, or receive copies of arrest records maintained by law enforcement agencies serving the Oneida area, including both the Oneida Nation Police Department and Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Certain information within arrest records may be redacted in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 19.36, which provides exemptions for ongoing investigations, confidential informant information, and juvenile records as specified under Wis. Stat. § 938.396.

The Oneida Nation, as a sovereign tribal entity, maintains its own law enforcement agency that operates under both tribal and applicable federal laws. Tribal arrest records are generally accessible through the Oneida Nation Police Department, though specific tribal ordinances may govern access procedures.

How to Look Up Oneida Arrest Records in 2025

Multiple methods exist for accessing arrest records in Oneida, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Justice has implemented enhanced digital access protocols as of 2023, which continue to evolve through 2025. Individuals seeking arrest records may utilize the following official channels:

Submit a written request to the Oneida Nation Police Department Records Division located at 2783 Freedom Road, Oneida, WI 54155. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Telephone: (920) 869-2239.
Access the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) portal, which provides case information for arrests that have resulted in charges filed with the court.
Contact the Oneida County Clerk of Courts at the Oneida County Courthouse, 1 S. Oneida Avenue, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Telephone: (715) 369-6120. The office maintains records of all court proceedings, including those stemming from arrests.
Submit a records request to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, 2000 E. Winnebago Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Telephone: (715) 361-5100.

Requestors should be prepared to provide specific information to facilitate the search, including the full name of the subject, approximate date of arrest, and any other identifying information. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3), agencies may charge reasonable fees for search, copying, and other actual costs associated with responding to records requests.

Contents of a Oneida Arrest Record

Arrest records maintained by law enforcement agencies serving Oneida typically contain comprehensive documentation of the arrest event and subsequent processing. Standard components of these records include:

Biographical information of the arrested individual, including full legal name, known aliases, date of birth, physical description, and residential address.
Date, time, and specific location of the arrest, including GPS coordinates when available.
Statutory citations and descriptions of alleged offenses, including classification as misdemeanor or felony.
Arresting agency identification and badge numbers of officers involved in the apprehension.
Booking documentation, including mugshot photographs, fingerprint records, and personal property inventory.
Detention information, including cell assignment if applicable.
Bail or bond determination, including amount set and conditions imposed.
Initial appearance scheduling information.
Preliminary breath test results or other field sobriety test outcomes in cases involving operating while intoxicated.

Pursuant to Wisconsin Administrative Code § JUS 9.04, certain sensitive information may be redacted from publicly available arrest records, including Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and information pertaining to confidential informants or ongoing investigations.

Expungement of Arrest Records in Oneida

Wisconsin law provides limited pathways for the expungement of arrest records in Oneida. Under Wis. Stat. § 973.015, expungement is primarily available for certain offenses committed by individuals under the age of 25. The statutory framework establishes the following criteria and procedures:

Expungement may be granted for misdemeanors and certain Class H and I felonies when the maximum period of imprisonment does not exceed 6 years.
The court must determine at sentencing that the individual will benefit and society will not be harmed by the expungement.
The individual must successfully complete their sentence, including any probationary period.
Expungement is not automatic and requires judicial approval.

For arrests that did not result in charges or convictions, Wis. Stat. § 165.84(1) provides that individuals may petition for the return of fingerprints, photographs, and other identifying data. Additionally, under Wis. Stat. § 165.77(4), individuals may request expungement of DNA samples and records if:

All charges for which the DNA sample was collected have been dismissed.
The trial resulted in acquittal on all charges.
The conviction for which the DNA sample was collected has been reversed and the case dismissed.

The Oneida Nation Court, located at 2630 West Mason Street, Green Bay, WI 54303, Telephone: (920) 496-7200, handles expungement petitions for cases processed through the tribal justice system, following procedures established under the Oneida Nation Judiciary Act.

Legal Restrictions on Arrest Record Access

While arrest records are generally public in Wisconsin, several statutory provisions limit access to certain categories of records. The Wisconsin Department of Justice and local law enforcement agencies in Oneida implement these restrictions in accordance with:

Wis. Stat. § 938.396, which restricts public access to juvenile arrest records for individuals under 17 years of age. These records remain confidential unless the juvenile was charged with certain serious offenses as specified in the statute.
Wis. Stat. § 19.36(8), which protects identifying information of crime victims from disclosure in certain circumstances.
Wis. Stat. § 165.79, which restricts access to certain investigative materials that may compromise ongoing law enforcement operations.
Wis. Stat. § 905.09, which protects the identity of confidential informants.
Federal regulations under 28 CFR § 20.33, which govern the dissemination of criminal history record information obtained through the Interstate Identification Index System.

The Oneida County Public Safety Association coordinates with law enforcement agencies to ensure consistent application of these restrictions while maintaining appropriate public access to arrest records.