To find arrest records by county in Illinois, you can follow these steps:
Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC): The Illinois Department of Corrections operates an online inmate search portal where you can find information about individuals who are or have been under the jurisdiction of the department. While it primarily covers individuals in state prisons, it may include some arrest-related information. You can visit the IDOC website (https://www2.illinois.gov/idoc/Offender/Pages/InmateSearch.aspx) and search using the person’s name or inmate ID to find arrest records.
County Sheriff’s Office: Each county in Illinois has its own sheriff’s office, which often maintains arrest records for their jurisdiction. You can visit the website or contact the sheriff’s office of the specific county you are interested in to inquire about arrest records. They may have online search tools or provide instructions on how to access arrest records.
Champaign County Sheriff’s Office
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office
Peoria County Sheriff’s Office
Richland County Sheriff’s Office: Website – N/A (Contact the county clerk’s office or local law enforcement for arrest records)
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office
Public Records Request: You can submit a public records request to the appropriate government agency in Illinois, such as the sheriff’s office or the county clerk’s office, to obtain arrest records. Each agency may have its own process for handling public records requests, so you will need to contact them directly to inquire about the necessary steps.
It’s important to note that access to arrest records may be subject to certain restrictions and limitations to protect individuals’ privacy and ongoing investigations. Additionally, there may be fees associated with obtaining copies of arrest records. Consulting the websites or contacting the relevant agencies directly will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information on accessing arrest records by county in Illinois.
Where can I view local mugshots for free?
Check your local sheriff and police department websites.
Some law enforcement agencies host mugshots online, which you can view for free. Not many do, however, so this shouldn’t be your first place to check. You’ll need to know the county where the person was booked.