Lucas County Ohio Arrest Warrant Criminal Records

Warrant Records – What Are They?

Have you been wondering what are warrants, and how are they processed in Lucas County, Ohio? You may be surprised when I tell you that warrants are nothing more than requests by an individual for a court order to allow an agent of the court to search for and arrest that person. Warrants are issued by a judge based on the proof found against an individual. A warrant does not carry any legal status, it is merely there to enable an officer to search for and arrest someone.

Warrants are typically issued by judges in county courts. When a judge issues a warrant it becomes a public record and can be viewed by anyone who intends to investigate the matter further. The person who is searched for must first apply for the warrant. When you apply for a warrant you must state why you require one and what information you want the warrant served on. The period of time that the warrant remains active is called the fugitive’s arrest warrant.

To serve a warrant you must have reasonable suspicion that a person has committed a crime. Probable cause refers to when a judge believes that there is reasonable evidence that a person is guilty of a specific crime. A police officer must then search for the person. If the person does not have identification, or they cannot produce the proper identification, a police officer must arrest them. Once arrested, the person can be taken to jail until they are released.

A warrant can be obtained in a variety of ways. If a person is suspected of a crime they can go to a judge and request an arrest warrant. They must provide proof that they know the person to be accused of the crime. This proof could be as simple as showing that the person is in their company at the time of the search.

In some instances a person will be arrested for a crime, but do not have any other criminal record. This is known as an “indigent” search, and is not considered a criminal record. The courts have the authority to allow this search and the results are not considered public record.

There are a variety of reasons for obtaining a warrant. Some people search for other reasons such as checking on a potential employer. Another reason for a search can be if a person has suspicions about their spouse. It is important that you understand what your rights are when it comes to searching a person’s background.