Kendall County, IL Arrests & Jail Records

To obtain arrest records from the Kendall County Sheriff's Office, you may visit the Records Division on the second floor of the Sheriff's Office at 1102 Cornell Lane, Yorkville, IL 60560, during business hours. Alternatively, you may submit your request online through the Public Records Portal or mail a completed Request for Public Records form to the same address.

Depending on the policy of the arresting police department, you may need to submit your request for arrest records online, in person, or by mail. Kendall County Police Departments offer the first 50 pages of records at no cost, with an additional charge of $0.15 per page for any further pages.

Additionally, Kendall County is served by several Police Departments, including:

• Bristol Police Department
• Oswego Police Department
• Plano Police Department
• Yorkville Police Department
• Montgomery Police Department

The Illinois State Police (ISP) offers individuals the option to perform a name-based criminal background check through the Criminal History Response Process (CHIRP) for a fee of $16. To use CHIRP, users must first obtain login credentials by clicking the "Get Digital ID" button located on the right side of the web page. After acquiring the digital ID, users may log into CHIRP and submit an inquiry by selecting "Add Inquiry" from the Create Inquiry Menu.

The inquiry requires the submission of specific details, including the individual's first and last name, sex, race, payment type, and date of birth. To complete the payment, users must click the "View Cart" button and pay the required fee using either a credit card or electronic check.

Additionally, Kendall County residents may review their personal criminal history records by requesting an "Access to Review." This process involves visiting a licensed fingerprint vendor or law enforcement agency to have their fingerprint and identifying information taken. The vendor or agency will then electronically forward the fingerprint and information to the ISP within five days. After processing, the ISP will send the criminal history transcript to the address provided by the applicant.

The Kendall County Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains records of all cases heard in the Circuit Court, including criminal proceedings. Arrest records may be found within criminal court records if formal charges were filed. Individuals may search for publicly available records by case number or participant's name through the Online Court Records web page.

Furthermore, requests for copies of criminal case records may be submitted through the I2File portal, in person at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office, or by mail. Mailed requests must include the requestor's name, telephone number, a self-addressed envelope, details of the requested document, the case number if available, and the names of the involved parties. Requests must be directed to:

Kendall County Circuit Clerk's Office 807 W John St Yorkville, IL 60560

Fees apply for obtaining copies, which include costs for reproduction, certification if required, and postage. The Circuit Clerk's office charges the following fees:

• $2 for the first page
• $0.50 per page for the next 19 pages
• $0.25 per page for each additional page
• $6 per certified copy

To save time and reduce the cost of visiting multiple government offices, individuals may use reputable third-party websites such as InfoTracer to obtain Kendall County arrest records.