Overview Description

Any fingerprint record taken in connection with an arrest that did not result in a charge, or which was cleared through court proceedings, can be returned upon request. Wis. Stat. § 165.84(1).

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

A request must be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Wis. Stat. § 165.84(1).

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

The fingerprint record is returned to the person, and arrest information will no longer appear on the Wisconsin Department of Justice's criminal history record reports. Wis. Stat. § 165.84(1).

The record can be returned upon request.