In Dubuque County, Iowa, like in most of the United States, arrest records are generally considered public information. Thanks to Iowa’s Open Records Law, the public can access these documents.
However, it’s important to understand that an arrest record is not the same as a criminal record. An arrest simply means law enforcement has taken someone into custody. It doesn’t mean they’ve been found guilty of a crime. A criminal record, on the other hand, details the outcome of court proceedings, including convictions.
This article provides a comprehensive guide to accessing and understanding recent arrests in Dubuque, as well as how to interpret these records responsibly. It’s important to remember that an arrest is not a conviction, and everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.