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How to Remove Yourself from Arrests.org (Step-by-Step)

Arrests.org publishes mugshots, arrest records, booking information, and criminal charges. Even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty, your mugshot and arrest record can sit on this site indefinitely. There's no convenient opt-out form. You'll need to email them directly, and depending on your state, you may have legal leverage to force removal. Several states have passed laws specifically targeting mugshot exploitation sites.

Last updated March 18, 2026

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Difficulty

Hard

Time

30+ minutes

Verification

Re-lists?

Unknown

ID required

What Arrests.org publishes about you

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Before you start: Arrests.org is just one of dozens of sites listing your data. Search your name on EXPOSE to see everywhere you are listed. One scan, 30 seconds.

> What to do

1
Find your listing on Arrests.org
Search for your name on Arrests.org to confirm your record is there. Note the exact URL of your listing and screenshot the page for your records. You may need this documentation later.
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2
Check your state's mugshot removal laws
Several states (Georgia, California, Oregon, Utah, and others) have laws that restrict publication of mugshots or require free removal. If your state has such a law, mention it by name in your removal request. This significantly increases your chances of success.
3
Send a removal email
Email [email protected] (or whatever contact email is listed on their site). Include your full name, the URL of your listing, and a clear request for removal. If your charges were dropped, dismissed, or you were acquitted, state that explicitly. Attach documentation if you have it.
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4
Include legal documentation if applicable
If your record was expunged, sealed, or charges were dismissed, attach the court order or disposition document. If your state has a mugshot removal law, cite the specific statute. This turns your request from a polite ask into a legal requirement they have to comply with.
5
Follow up or escalate
If you don't hear back within 30 days, send a follow-up. If they still don't respond, file a complaint with your state attorney general. You can also consult with a lawyer who specializes in internet privacy or reputation management. Some will send a demand letter for a flat fee.
6
Request search engine de-indexing
Even after Arrests.org removes your page, cached versions may appear in Google. Submit a content removal request to Google to de-index the page. This won't remove it from Arrests.org, but it stops it from showing up in search results.
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> Where Arrests.org gets your data

Arrests.org pulls mugshots and booking data from county jail and law enforcement databases, which are often publicly accessible through freedom of information laws. They scrape booking records from county sheriff websites and jail rosters. The fundamental problem is that arrest records are public in most jurisdictions, even when charges are later dropped. Mugshot sites exploit this gap between arrest and outcome. Some states have closed this gap with legislation requiring free removal, but many haven't.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Arrests.org charge me for removal?▼

Some mugshot sites used to charge removal fees, but many states have outlawed this practice. If Arrests.org asks for payment, check your state's laws. In several states, charging for mugshot removal is illegal. Don't pay without checking first.

What if my charges were dropped?▼

This strengthens your removal request significantly. Include documentation showing the charges were dropped, dismissed, or that you were acquitted. Many mugshot sites will remove listings when shown proof of case disposition.

Will my listing come back after removal?▼

Generally no. Unlike people search sites that continuously re-ingest data, mugshot sites typically don't re-add records they've already removed, especially if removal was legally compelled.

Should I hire a lawyer?▼

If the site ignores your requests and you're in a state with mugshot removal laws, a lawyer's demand letter can be very effective. Many internet privacy attorneys offer this service for a few hundred dollars. For expunged records, legal representation is almost always worth it.

Done with Arrests.org? You probably have 20 to 40 more broker listings to remove.

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> What to do

Find your listing on Arrests.org

Check your state's mugshot removal laws

Send a removal email

Include legal documentation if applicable

Follow up or escalate

Request search engine de-indexing

> Where Arrests.org gets your data

See everywhere your data is listed

Frequently Asked Questions