Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy

Attribution, permitted use, takedown requests, and handling of government and third-party materials.

Independent information: We are not a government agency, and an arrest is not proof of guilt.

Original site materials

Original writing, formatting and designs on recentarrestrecords.org/ may be subject to copyright protection. Government material may have different copyright status depending on the source and jurisdiction.

Attribution and references

Our guides identify official sources where possible and link to agency materials so readers can check the primary text. Linking to another website does not transfer ownership of its materials.

Permission requests

For permission to reproduce substantial original material from this site, email [email protected] and describe the proposed use.

Copyright complaints

Provide the allegedly infringed work, exact URL, your contact details and a good-faith explanation of your authority. The operator should use a legally reviewed notice-and-takedown procedure and designate an agent where required.

No automatic ownership claim

We do not claim ownership of official court records, state forms, county seals, agency trademarks or third-party websites merely because they are cited in an article.

Corrections and removal

A copyright objection differs from a request to correct an inaccurate arrest-related statement. Choose the relevant contact route so the team can evaluate the specific issue.

Need to verify a record? Consult the agency that maintains it. For problems with this website, use Report an Error or Contact Us.

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