Kane County, IL Arrests & Jail Inmate Records

The Kane County Sheriff's Office allows access to arrest records via mail, phone, and in-person requests to:

Kane County Sheriff's Office - Records Division

37W755 Illinois Route 38

St. Charles, IL 60175

Phone: (630) 232-6840

Individuals may also find arrest records online through the sheriff's Detainee Search. Simply enter the detainee's name or browse the database alphabetically to find relevant records.

Each police department in Kane County maintains records of persons arrested within their jurisdiction. To get these records, locate the nearest police department to make an in-person request. The following Kane County police offices provide websites that allow you to submit requests electronically.

• Aurora Police Department
• Elgin Police Department
• St. Charles Police Department
• Geneva Police Department
• Batavia Police Department

The ISP Bureau of Identification provides name and fingerprint-based criminal records to requesters. Arrest details of convicted persons in Kane County, including date of arrest and agency involved are included in the state's criminal history files. Individuals with registered Digital IDs can conduct a name search online via the Criminal History Information Response Process (CHIRP). The online search portal allows users to quickly access criminal history records by entering the subject's full name and other identifying details. Each name-based search through CHIRP costs $16, payable by cash, check, or money order.

Meanwhile, to conduct a fingerprint search, applicants must order Uniform Conviction Information Forms online. Afterward, visit the local law enforcement or any other authorized fingerprint vendor to have their fingerprints taken. Complete and submit the UCIA form, fingerprint card, and the $20 processing fee payable by check or money to:

Illinois State Police

Bureau of Identification

260 North Chicago Street

Joliet, IL 60432-4072

Arrest information such as the defendant's name and charges are often included on criminal court records created by the Kane County Circuit Clerk. To view these records online, go to the Online Court Records portal, select 'Smart Search,' and enter the case record number or individual's name. Alternatively, you can visit the clerk's office at:

Kane County Circuit Clerk

540 South Randall Road

St. Charles, IL 60174

Phone: (630) 232-3413

The clerk charges a $6 search fee and a $2 copy fee for the first page. Kane County arrest records are also accessible online through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.