Grundy County, IL Arrests & Jail Records
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How To Search Grundy County Arrest Records
Grundy County arrest records are public documents under Illinois' Freedom of Information Act. The county processes approximately 900 arrests annually, contributing to Illinois' statewide total of about 250,000 arrests.
Obtaining copies typically costs between $5 and $20 per record. While most arrest records are publicly accessible, certain records may be restricted due to ongoing investigations, cases involving juveniles, sealed court orders, or specific victim privacy protections under Illinois law.
Access to these restricted records is granted to authorized individuals, including the person named in the record, their legal representatives, the State's Attorney's Office, and other law enforcement agencies involved in criminal investigations or legal proceedings.
How To Look Up Grundy County Arrest Records
Arrest records in the county are maintained by multiple agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police, the Circuit Court, and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
Sheriff Arrest Records
The Sheriff's Office provides access to arrest records through in-person visits during their operating hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or by mailed requests. For mail submissions, to:
Grundy County Sheriff's Office
Attention: Records Division
111 East Illinois Avenue
Morris, IL 60450
The Sheriff's Office provides an online Public Records Request portal through their official website to access specific arrest-related details. Additionally, recent booking information can be found on their Inmate Lookup system.
Police Arrest Records
Major Police Departments in Grundy County include:
- Morris Police Department
- Coal City Police Department
- Minooka Police Department
- Channahon Police Department
For arrest records, contact the specific police department that conducted the arrest. Provide the individual's name, arrest date, and any other relevant information when making your request. A fee may apply. Records can be requested through each department's Public Records portal on their official website or by visiting their Records Office in person during regular business hours.
The Illinois Criminal Agency
The Illinois State Police (ISP) maintains statewide criminal history records, including those for Grundy County. Individuals may request records online, by mail, or in person, depending on eligibility.
To request records online, visit the ISP's Criminal History Information Response Process (CHIRP) portal. Users must create an account, enter the subject's full name and date of birth, and pay the applicable fee by credit or debit card.
For mail requests, applicants must submit a completed Uniform Conviction Information Act (UCIA) form along with payment to the Illinois State Police, Bureau of Identification, 260 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432. A fingerprint-based request may be required for comprehensive results.
In-person requests can be made at any approved live scan vendor location. Only the individual named in the record, law enforcement, and certain authorized employers may access non-public arrest information.
Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in the county are maintained by the Circuit Clerk. These records include arrest information for cases that resulted in formal charges and can be accessed by the public. Interested parties may retrieve these records either online via the Illinois Judicial Branch's re:SearchIL platform, where users can register and search by name, case number, or filing date, or in person at the courthouse where the case was filed at 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450.
For broader or more convenient access to current arrest records, individuals may also use reliable third-party services such as InfoTracer.
Arrest Statistics
Grundy County reported an arrest rate of approximately 13 arrests per 1,000 residents, based on figures from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Below are the categorized arrest figures for the most recent reporting year.
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 1 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Rape | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 27 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 162 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 848 |
| Arson | 12 |
Source: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
Grundy County Sheriff’s Office
It is situated in Grundy county, Illinois with a total number of 42 employees - 3 female, 25 male officers and 14 civilians. Grundy County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is IL0320000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.
- Agency Name: Grundy County Sheriff's Office
- State: Illinois
- City: Morris
- Type: County
- Address: 111 E Illinois Ave.
- Phone Number: (815) 942-0336
- Website: http://www.grundyco.org/sheriff/
Police Departments in Grundy County
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Police Department | 200 E. Chapin S | (815) 942-2131 |
Grundy County Jail
- Agency Name: Grundy County IL Jail
- State: IL
- City: Morris
- Type: County
- Address: 111 E. Washington Street
- Phone Number: 815-941-3243
- Fax: 815-941-3463
- Website: https://www.grundyco.org/sheriff/