ArrestFacts.com (formerly hosted at ArrestFacts and now operating through rain-street.org) is a people-search site that publishes criminal, civil, police, and court records from jurisdictions across the United States. If your name appears on ArrestFacts, anyone can find arrest details, mugshots, and personal information about you. This guide shows you exactly how to opt out and remove your listing in 2026.
What Information Does ArrestFacts Collect?
ArrestFacts aggregates publicly available records from law enforcement agencies, courts, and government databases. A listing on the site may include:
- Full name, age, and date of birth
- Arrest records and booking photos (mugshots)
- Criminal charges and court case details
- Case dispositions and sentencing information
- Current and past addresses
- Known associates and relatives
Even if charges were dropped, dismissed, or expunged, your information may still appear on ArrestFacts because the site scrapes records at the time of arrest, not at the time of disposition. This means that innocent people can have misleading arrest records published under their name.
Why You Should Remove Your ArrestFacts Listing
Arrest record sites like ArrestFacts can cause serious harm to your reputation, employment prospects, and personal safety. Employers, landlords, and others increasingly search online before making decisions, and an arrest record — even one that resulted in acquittal or dismissal — can create lasting stigma. The combination of your photo, address, and legal history on a public site also makes you vulnerable to social engineering attacks and targeted scams.
How to Opt Out of ArrestFacts (Step by Step)
- Find your record. Go to the ArrestFacts homepage and search for your first name, last name, and city or state. Browse the results to find the listing that matches you.
- Click "Information Control." Once you have located your profile, look for the "Information Control" option below the profile photo or record details.
- Enter your details. Provide your full name and the email address you want to use for the opt-out process.
- Submit the request. Complete any CAPTCHA or verification prompts and submit the form.
- Confirm via email. Check your inbox (and spam folder) for a confirmation email from ArrestFacts. Click the verification link to finalize your removal. The request will not be processed without this confirmation.
- Wait for processing. Removal typically takes 1–3 business days, though processing times can vary.
Processing timeline
Most ArrestFacts removals complete within 1–3 business days. If your listing is still live after a week, resubmit your request or try contacting the site through their support page.
What If Your Record Has Been Expunged?
If your criminal record has been legally expunged or sealed by a court, ArrestFacts is generally required to remove it upon notification. Include your expungement order or court documentation when submitting your opt-out request to strengthen your case. For more on this process, see our guide on how to seal or expunge your criminal records.
Expungement does not mean automatic removal
Courts seal their own records, but they do not notify every website that has already scraped and published your data. You must contact each site individually or use a removal service to ensure your expunged record disappears from the internet.
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It can. ArrestFacts periodically refreshes its database by re-ingesting public records. If new records are filed under your name, or if the database simply refreshes, your listing may reappear. This is a common pattern across all arrest record and mugshot sites.
Other Arrest Record Sites to Watch
If your information appears on ArrestFacts, it is very likely also published on similar sites. Consider opting out of these as well:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ArrestFacts opt-out free?
Yes. The removal process is free and does not require payment or a subscription.
Can I remove a family member's listing?
The opt-out form is intended for individuals removing their own records. Removing someone else's data generally requires their consent or legal authorization such as power of attorney.
What if I was never arrested but still appear on ArrestFacts?
ArrestFacts also indexes civil court records, traffic violations, and other public filings. You may appear on the site without having an arrest record. The opt-out process is the same regardless of the type of record.
Will opting out remove my mugshot from Google?
Once ArrestFacts removes your listing, the page will eventually drop from Google's index. You can speed this up by submitting the URL to Google's Remove Outdated Content tool. For a comprehensive approach, see our guide on how to remove mugshots from the internet.
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