Presumption of Innocence

An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Records displayed on this site reflect booking activity only and are not evidence of conviction.

Eligibility for Removal

A record may be eligible for removal if any of the following apply:

• The charges have been dismissed, dropped, or resulted in an acquittal.
• The record has been expunged or sealed by court order.
• The individual has been found not guilty of all charges.
• The arrest was made in error or the record contains materially incorrect identifying information.
• The individual is a minor and the record is not subject to public disclosure under Wisconsin law.

First-Offense, Non-Violent Removal

We understand that mistakes happen. Individuals with a first-time, non-violent booking may request removal of their record to help preserve their personal and professional reputation. This courtesy is available for bookings that do not involve violence, weapons, domestic abuse, sexual offenses, or offenses against children.

Approved first-offense removals are granted in good faith. However, in the interest of public transparency, if the same individual is arrested again within 30 days of the removal, the original booking record will be re-added to this website and will remain publicly visible. This condition applies to the original record regardless of the nature of the subsequent arrest.

Exceptions — Records Not Subject to Removal

To preserve public safety and the community's right to be informed, records involving the following categories of offenses will not be removed from this registry under any circumstances:

• Domestic Violence — including domestic abuse, domestic battery, and violations of restraining or protective orders.
• Serious Violent Crimes — including homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault, robbery, and other felonies involving serious bodily harm.
• Sex Offenses — including sexual assault, child sexual exploitation, possession or distribution of child pornography, and any registrable offense under Wisconsin sex offender registry law.
• Terroristic Crimes — including acts of terrorism, bomb threats, and offenses involving weapons of mass destruction.

These exceptions apply regardless of case disposition. The categories above align with the charge classifications used on this site and reflect our commitment to transparency on behalf of victims and the public.

How to Request Removal

To request the removal of a record, please send an email to contact@browncountyarrests.com with the following information:

• The full name and booking number of the record in question.
• A clear statement of the reason for the removal request.
• Supporting documentation, such as a court order, dismissal notice, or expungement record.
• A valid form of identification to verify the requester is the subject of the record or an authorized representative.

Review Process

All removal requests are reviewed within 14 business days of receipt. We may request additional documentation to verify the request. Approved removals are processed promptly, and the record will no longer be displayed on this site. We reserve the right to decline requests that do not meet the eligibility criteria above.

Records That Remain

Records associated with active charges, pending cases, or convictions remain on this site in accordance with Wisconsin public records law. Removal of a record from this site does not alter the underlying public record maintained by law enforcement or the courts.

Contact

Questions regarding this policy or a specific record may be directed to contact@browncountyarrests.com.