Franklin County Arrest Records

In Franklin County, Vermont, arrests are made when law enforcement officers apprehend individuals suspected of being involved in criminal or unlawful activities. Individuals arrested in Franklin County are typically held at the Northwest State Correctional Facility (NWSCF). The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is the custodian of Franklin County arrest records. These records document critical details, such as the arrest circumstances, charges, and personal information of the individual taken into custody. Franklin County arrest records are closely tied to other public records, such as Franklin County Court Records. Arrest records may contain the following information:

• Date and location of the arrest.
• Description of the arrestee.
• Arrestee’s personal information.
• Mugshots: Photographs taken during the booking process.
• Fingerprints: Records of the arrestee's fingerprints collected during the arrest.
• Description of the arrest: A concise narrative of the alleged crime or incident leading to the arrest.
• Charges filed: Details of the criminal charges brought against the arrestee by the law enforcement officer.
• Type of offense: Classification of the offense as a felony, misdemeanor, or infraction.
• Correctional Facility Details: Address the facility where the arrestee is held before appearing in court.
• Court Hearing Information: Scheduled date and location for the arrestee's court appearance.

Are Arrest Records Public in Franklin County?

Franklin County arrest records are generally accessible to the public under Vermont's Public Records Law (Title 1, Chapter 5, Subchapter 3). This law permits any individual to inspect or copy public records at state and local agencies during designated business hours. However, certain records are exempt from disclosure. Some of the exceptions are:

• Records that could interfere with ongoing law enforcement proceedings.
• Information that might infringe on an accused person’s right to a fair trial.
• Data that constitutes an unnecessary invasion of personal privacy.
• Details that disclose the identity of confidential sources.
• Information that might endanger individuals involved in the case.

Franklin County Arrest Statistics

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Data Explorer, the St. Albans State Police recorded 288 arrests between 2023 and 2024. Among these, 54 arrests were for Simple Assault, 48 for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), 29 for Aggravated Assault, 17 for Vandalism, 12 for Larceny, 9 for Sex Offenses, and 7 for Fraud Offenses. Additionally, 85 arrests fell under “All Other Offenses”. Men accounted for most arrests, with 225 and 63 women apprehended during this period. Regarding racial demographics, 261 of the arrests involved individuals identified as White.

Find Franklin County Arrest Records

The Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) provides an offender locator tool containing information on Franklin County arrest records and inmate information. It can be searched by name. It provides a list of all inmates, including current and released. It includes first and last name, age, race, charges, case information, book date, release date, and facility held.

The Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) serves as the official repository for crime data in Vermont, including arrest records submitted by law enforcement agencies and the Vermont Judiciary. The Vermont Conviction Record website offers access to criminal history information and statewide crime statistics and reports. Requesters can visit the VCIC office, use the website to make an online request, or mail a request to the address below. Requesters require a valid means of identification, a $30 processing fee, and the filled-out Request for Personal Criminal Record Check form.

Vermont Criminal Information Center - Waterbury Office
Criminal Record Check Section
45 State Drive
Waterbury VT 05671-1300
(802) 241-5320
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Interested persons must note that they can request non-certified copies of their or someone else’s criminal conviction records online. However, they must use the mail or walk-in method to obtain a certified criminal conviction record.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Vermont, arrests typically remain on a person's record indefinitely unless expunged. Under Vermont law, the court may grant a petition and order that the criminal history record be expunged if certain conditions are met. They include:

• Completion of Sentence: At least five years must have passed since the individual completed the terms of their sentence.
• No New Convictions: The individual must not have been convicted of any new crime arising from a separate incident since the original conviction.
• Restitution and Surcharges: All court-ordered restitution and surcharges must be fully paid unless the court waives surcharges.
• Interests of Justice: The court must determine that expunging the criminal record is in the interests of justice.

To qualify for expungement, offenders must meet eligibility requirements, which include payment of associated fines, fees, and charges. Upon the court issuing an expungement order, individuals can proceed to have their arrest records removed from the system.

Individuals looking to have their arrest records expunged must go through the following process:

• Firstly, the petitioner has to review their file. They must pay a retrieval fee before they can order it. If they fail to pay, it may cause delays in the expungement process. Petitioners must also include their contact details on the request so they can be contacted once their file is delivered.
• The petitioner has to pay all the fines required to the court of competent jurisdiction.
• Once all the fines are paid, the petitioner must complete the Petition to Expunge or Seal Criminal History Form. Additionally, a person may fill out and submit the Application to Waive Filing Fees if they cannot pay the filing fee if they are eligible.

The Court will issue an order if the petition is granted, which the petitioner can use as proof that the arrest record has been sealed or expunged.

Franklin County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement officers to apprehend an individual suspected of committing a crime. In Franklin County, such warrants are issued where there are sufficient grounds to believe that the person named in the warrant has engaged in criminal activity. Information that may be contained in an arrest warrant include:

• Arrestee’s Information: Full name, physical description, and any identifying details.
• Charges: The specific criminal offense (s) the suspect is accused of committing.
• Issuing Authority: The name and signature of the judge or magistrate who issued the warrant.
• Direction of the Issuing Authority: The issuing authority's instructions provide details on how and when the warrant will be executed.

Active arrest warrants in Franklin County can be accessed by interested persons using the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal.

Do Franklin County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Franklin County, arrest warrants remain valid and do not expire unless one of the following occurs:

1. The individual named in the warrant is arrested.
2. The warrant is recalled by the judge or magistrate who issued it.
3. The charges against the individual are dismissed.