Washington County law enforcement agencies make approximately 600 arrests out of 300,000 annual arrests in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Open Records Act ensures public access to government records; this means that the public may inspect and reproduce copies of records that are non-confidential. However, some records are specifically exempted by law from free access and are confidential. Such include juvenile offender records, probate, guardianship, and court-appointed special advocate (CASA) records related to child welfare cases. These confidential records are accessible to the local law enforcement agencies and the Washington County District Attorney. In addition, arrest records are public and may be obtained at a fee charged by the agency you are requesting access.
Multiple law enforcement bodies, including local Police Departments, the Sheriff's Office, and the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, are equipped to handle requests for arrest records.
Anyone searching for arrest records may do so by scheduling an in-person visit to the Sheriff's Office at 611 SW Adams Blvd., Bartlesville, OK 74003. Furthermore, interested persons may utilize the inmate search portal maintained by the Sheriff's Office to find the list of offenders who have been incarcerated.
Interested persons may obtain arrest records via several ways from local Police Departments. One of which is by mailing a written request to the arresting agency. Some of these PDs also have a form on their website that you may fill out to contact them to request arrest records. In addition, you may visit their records department in person during regular business hours or schedule a call to find out how to obtain an arrest record. The Police Departments listed below perform several law enforcement duties in Washington County:
To request arrest records from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, you may request a name-based criminal history check via the Criminal History Information Request Portal (CHIRP) or submit a written request. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) maintains the state's criminal history information and conducts criminal history searches under the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
Interested persons may retrieve criminal history information online on the CHIRP, bearing in mind that they will be required to provide the name of the offender and their date of birth to locate records. An online request application involves visiting the Criminal History Information Request Portal and creating a user account to access records. Copies of records cost $15 per page. To request a record in person, you may submit a hand-typed criminal history record check form at the OSBI headquarters located at 6600 North Harvey Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. The office will be open from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., excluding state holidays. Alternatively, requests may be faxed or mailed, and records will be sent in the manner in which requests were received.
The Oklahoma State Courts Network (OSCN) allows the public to view various criminal case dispositions and dockets from cases adjudicated in the District Court. To search on this platform, interested persons will be required to provide a case number and the names of parties involved in the case. However, court records not available online may be accessed at the Washington County courthouse at:
Judicial Center
420 S. Johnstone Ave.
Bartlesville, OK 74003
The District Court in Washington County, Oklahoma, presides over most cases, and it is a court of general jurisdiction. The District Court Clerk ensures that interested parties can obtain requested copies of records in the District Courthouse. In addition, mail requests may be addressed in a stamped envelope and sent to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. You will be required to provide a case number and the name of the subject on record to locate the desired record.
Significant arrest information may be found using third-party aggregate websites such as InfoTracer, although this may be obtained at the nominal fee charged by the third party.
The table below shows the arrest statistics obtained from the FBI Crime Data Explorer report for Washington County.
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Arson | 2 |
| Driving Under the Influence | 91 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 |
| Larceny | 87 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 3 |
| Drug/Narcotic | 85 |
| Simple Assault | 76 |
| Vandalism | 7 |
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer
It is situated in Washington county, Oklahoma with a total number of 60 employees - 1 female, 26 male officers and 33 civilians. Washington County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OK0740000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dewey Police Department | 409 E Don Tyler Ave | 918-534-2223 |