Riley County, KS Arrests & Jail Records
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How To Search Riley County Arrest Records
With approximately 2,000 arrests yearly, Riley County contributes to Kansas's annual statewide total of around 80,000 arrests. The Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215 to 45-223) classifies these arrest records as public information, making them generally available to Kansas residents.
Public access is restricted to specific categories of records, including juvenile cases, court-sealed records, documents related to active investigations, and information that might compromise individual safety. Access to these protected records is limited to the individuals named in the records, their attorneys, the County Attorney, and authorized law enforcement agencies.
Requesting copies of arrest records typically requires paying processing fees ranging from $5 to $25, with costs varying based on search complexity and documentation needs.
How To Look Up Riley County Arrest Records
Multiple agencies maintain arrest records, including the Police Department, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the District Court Clerk, the Kansas Highway Patrol, the Kansas Office of the Attorney General, the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training, and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Riley County Police Arrest Records
The county has not had a Sheriff's Office since 1974. Law enforcement services are now handled by the Riley County Police Department (RCPD), a consolidated agency that merged the former Sheriff's Office, Manhattan Police Department, and Ogden Police Department. As a result, there is no longer a separate or active Sheriff's department in the county. To obtain arrest records from the Police Department, you must first identify which agency made the arrest, especially in cases involving the Kansas State University Police. RCPD provides Open Records Request forms on its website and at their Records Division office. When submitting a request, include the individual's full name, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest. Some requests may require a small fee, and processing times can vary.
The Kansas Criminal Agency
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is the official agency responsible for maintaining and issuing criminal history records in the state. Residents can request criminal records online, by mail, or in person.
To request records online, visit the KBI Criminal History Record Check portal. Enter the required personal details and pay the $20 fee using a debit or credit card. Results are typically available for download immediately after payment.
For mail requests:
- Fill out the Criminal History Record Check form
- Include a $30 money order or cashier's check payable to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation
- Attach a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID
- Mail to: Kansas Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Records Section 1620 SW Tyler Street Topeka, KS 66612
In-person requests can be made at the KBI headquarters in Topeka during regular business hours. Bring a completed form, valid ID, and payment.
Riley County Criminal Court Records
In Riley County, individuals can find arrest records that result in formal charges at the District Court. These records are maintained by the Clerk of theDistrict Court, who offers in-person access.
To request records, visit the Clerk's Office at 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502. Provide key details such as the defendant's name, case number, or filing date to help locate the record.
For online access, use the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal, which allows users to search for case information by name or number.
Current arrest records may also be available on third-party websites like InfoTracer.
Arrest Statistics
Annually, according to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Riley County reports approximately 2,000 arrests. The breakdown of arrests for specific offenses during a given period is shown below:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 1 |
| Robbery | 28 |
| Rape | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 128 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 249 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 44 |
| Larceny | 1,212 |
| Arson | 15 |
Source: the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI)
Riley County Jail
- Agency Name: Riley County Jail
- State: KS
- City: Manhattan
- Type: County
- Address: 1001 South Seth Child Road
- Phone Number: 785-537-2112
- Fax: 785-565-6559
- Email: contact_rcpd@rileycountypolice.org
- Website: http://www.rileycountypolice.org/riley-county-jail