If a person is arrested, is it legal to put their information in the newspapers without their permission?
142956
In California (and I suspect in most states), an arrest is public information.  Here, it's only public for a period of time (I think it's 30 days).\n\nI don't know what kind of "personal information" was released, but I'd suspect it was only that which is legally allowed.  I have not read the info at the link below, but it looks to me like it's going to tell you what can be released and what can not.\n\nIt's also worth pointing out (especially to the person who commented previously on it) that printing an arrest in the newspaper isn't the same as violating the "innocent until proven guilty" rule.  It's just reporting facts...that a person was arrested, and perhaps the circumstances surrounding the arrest.\n\nOne of the things you asked was what you can do to end this.  The obvious answer (don't commit crimes) is too late, I suppose.  It's possible you can't end it...the cat is out of the bag, so to speak.  Certainly your fiance should avail himself of any possible legal remedies if his rights are violated (terminated just because he was arrested, evicted just because he was arrested, etc.), but that may be the only things available to him.  \n\nOne more thing: when/if your fiance's case is either dropped or he is found not guilty, most newspapers will print that as well if you contact them and ask them to.  \n\nBest of luck.
693921
If it can be disclosed to the public then it can be talked about.  Even if it isn't "public information" there are many reasons why they would talk about case information with people that are not law enforcement.  You talk about being in school, are you even 18?  If you are not then I don't think you will be taking any officers to court.
1105291
yes, but you will need a warrant from the FBI or  a local law office.  This is considered private info. and there has to be a  legal reason for wanting it.
945358
A warrant card contains the name of the person to be arrested and the reason for the apprehension.
723957
If someone breaks the law they can be arrested.  If they haven't broke the law a fake charge can always be made up to arrest them.\n\nCoach
527563
Are you nuts? The police won't tell anyone about arrest warrants, least of all the person to be taken into custody. How in hell would they ever catch anyone if it were otherwise?
353291
I don't think it's theft or illegal unless you use the information for personal gain without the person who's identity it belongs consent.
950754
no, it would just perpetuate an injustice.  encourage that person to report to the police and tell him what matters most will be that "the truth shall set us free."
995377
Well, there's the Freedom Of Infomation Act, so any one can get any infomation they want except those pretaining to state security. Even criminals make use of this before launching their activities.
928539
that would depend on where the person's criminal background is. in some places it is available for free, other places you have to pay, and there are still other places that the information is not considered public record, and therefore not available to the general public.
998484
no, as a matter of fact it is illegal. he can go to jail for stat. rape
645891
No,  the state AMA would file a complaint and have the person arrested.  You could report the activity to the AMA if there is illegal activities going on
86924
Absolutely.  You do have to call the police to have them take the person into custody then you have to fill out a report.
1152133
As under the given conditions, i dont think that the person is a criminal... Theres nothing wrong in doing it.
232532
Yes, it's unlawful.\nIt's just like I open your mail box (not email) and examine letters you receive, check out who is sending letter to you and what magazine you subscribe, even though I do not open your letters, it's still not legal.
25267
Sorry, in a public place you do not have an expectation of privacy, though you can probably get the paper to print a clarification and apology so that it becomes public record that you were not getting busted for something.
608191
No it's not, if they arrest your they have to read you your rights, and sometimes they do that at court.