Jackson County, IL Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

County arrest records can be accessed through the Jackson County Sheriff's Office during business hours at:

The County Sheriff's Office

1001 Mulberry Street

Murphysboro, IL 62966

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. Requesters can contact the Sheriff's Record Division by phone at (618) 684-2177 for further assistance with obtaining arrest records.

Local Police Departments within Jackson County are responsible for providing access to arrest records that occur within their jurisdictions. Most Police Departments offer online options for requesting arrest records on their platforms. Requesters can also obtain these records by mail or in person for a fee by providing details about the arrests. Such information includes the arrestee's name, the location of the arrest, and the date of the arrest. Major Police Departments in the county include:

• Carbondale Police Department
• Murphysboro Police Department

Criminal records in Jackson County can be obtained through the Illinois State Police (ISP) using either fingerprint-based searches or name-based searches. Name-based search can be made online through the Criminal History Information Response Process (CHIRP) system. To use this system, users must create an account and provide the subject's full name, case number, and date of the incident, along with any applicable processing fees.

Fingerprint-based searches must be submitted electronically through authorized Livescan Fingerprint Vendors or Illinois law enforcement agencies. Access to restricted arrest records is limited to specific individuals, such as the subject of the records, their parents, or legal representatives. Eligible individuals must complete the Illinois State Police's Verification of Identity Form to request access to these records.

County criminal court records can be obtained from the Jackson County Circuit Court. The Jackson County Circuit Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping and providing access to these records. Criminal court records can be obtained by mail or in person from the Clerk's Office at:

The County Clerk's Office

1001 Walnut Street

P.O. Box Drawer 730

Murphysboro, IL 62966

Phone: (618) 687-7300

Fax: (618) 684-6378

Requesters can search for county criminal court records online through the Judici Case Search portal using a case number or a party name. Additionally, reliable third-party platforms, such as InfoTracer, provide online access to the county's public records, including criminal court records and arrest records.