Illinois Arrest Records Search

How to Look Up Arrest Records in Illinois

The state and local law enforcement handle all IL arrest records for the state. Per the Uniform Conviction Information Act (UCIA) of 1991, the state mandates that all IL criminal records information be readily available to the general public. Requests can be made via name-based searches to obtain a match and get a copy of someone’s criminal record. They also offer fingerprint-based searches as well. Those must come directly from an authorized fingerprint vendor.

Victims & Offenders by Gender and Race

What Information You Can Find in a state Criminal Report?

An Illinois state record report will show the person’s basic information like name, address, phone, email, gender, race, height, weight, any scars or tattoos and fingerprints, and mug shots. Also included will be details of their arrests including the date of arrest, place of arrest, mugshots, arresting officer’s name and agency. Additionally, there will be the charges filed, dispositions, convictions, bail, bond or fees paid, any incarcerations and if any vehicles were involved in the crime, those will also be included.

Illinois State Police Reports and Mugshots

Are Police Reports Public Record in Illinois?

Yes. Police records in Illinois are public records. However, not all information is available. Each individual police station has control over what they will release to you and what they will not. Most copies cost between $5-$20 in fees. Depending on the type of incident and police station, you will see the following information on the report:

• The date and time of the event.
• Details of the crime/incident (sometimes it might be a response to a complaint or request).
• The name of the suspect or person involved.
• The person’s age and where they are from.
• How the officer’s handled resolution (was the person arrested, given a warning or left alone).
• Other warrants out for the person’s arrest.
• The jail location they were taken to.
• The police department that responded to the call.
• Bail details if available.
• The charges filed against the suspect.

Sometimes you can find these reports online, but the best place to start in Illinois is by contacting the local police department directly.

Illinois Mugshots

Mugshots in Illinois are readily available to the general public. Therefore, you may see suspects and arrested people’s mugshots online in a variety of places. Sometimes newspapers grab them to post stories about recent crimes. Informational portals use them to supply people with public records, and other sites grab them to post for profit.

Law enforcement all over the U.S. began using mugshots in the 1800s after photography was perfected. A French officer named Alphonse Bertillon made it a standard part of the booking process, and it remains so today. When a suspect is arrested, they are photographed from the front and side to create a composite image called a mugshot. These images are used to help identify criminals to victims and witnesses.

Illinois Arrest Booking Process

Police officers arrest suspects when they have probable cause or a warrant for their arrest. After being taken into custody, they are transported to the local jail or detention center. Police must read him or her their Miranda rights before arresting them.

• Booking officers then ask the suspect some questions, taking down basic information on an arrest card (which later becomes a police report). They may note down the person’s name, age, gender, race, etc.
• The person is then fingerprinted.
• The booking officer will also take their mugshots and file them into the report.
• If they formally charge the individual, he or she will be searched and placed in a jail cell until their hearing.
• They may be subject to a medical exam and all their personal belongings will be held.
• Bail may be set or wait for the judge.

Violent Crime Rates for the last 10 years

The crime rate has increased over the past decade in Illinois, going from 1,841 crimes in 2006 to 51,201 by 11% higher than it was back in 2006. The largest percentage of violent crimes falls into the Aggravated Assault category, with Revised Rape being the least popular crime in the state.

Arrest Laws

A police officer in this state can arrest someone if they have probable cause by witnessing a crime or one is reported to them, and they investigate it and then find probable cause. A police officer has some discretion as to whether they want to arrest or release someone. Police can also arrest someone when they are in possession of a warrant issued from an IL judge. When an officer arrests someone, they will fill out an arrest card electronically or on paper.

The Arrest Rate in Illinois

IL crime rate was up from the previous year and totals 438.8 per 100,000 citizens. This total includes 997 murders. The murder rate for 2017 was 7.8 per 100,000 people. The property crime rate for 2017 in Illinois was 2,011.4 per 100,000 residents. Property crime fell by 2 percent while other crimes rose for the year. Chicago saw a 16 percent decrease in murder rates for the year.

State Offender and Victim Age Group Statistics

Most of the violent crime offenders in Illinois were 20-29 and the largest percentage of violent crime victims were 20-29.

Crime Victim Demographics

Residence Home is the place where the majority of crimes in Illinois were committed, in most of the crime cases the offender was a relationship unknown.

Illinois Arrest Records by Type of Crime

The popular arrests for 2017 in Illinois was for Other Assaults - 14,494, the same popularity of the arrest type was seen in Delaware and Illinois. The least popularity had Arson arrests - with only 72 crimes a year.