Madison County, IL Arrests & Jail Records

You may obtain arrest records from the Madison County Sheriff's Office by submitting the Arrest Records Request form in person or by mail to 405 Randle Street, Edwardsville, Illinois 60225. It is important to provide personal details along with the date and offense related to the arrest.

Madison County police arrest records may be obtained from the Records Clerk or FOIA Officer of the arresting police department. Interested parties may submit the FOIA Request form made available on the police department's website or visit the department in person.

Multiple Police Departments serve Madison County, including:

• Alton Police Department
• Collinsville Police Department
• Granite City Police Department
• Bethalto Police Department

Pursuant to the Uniform Conviction Information Act (UCIA), all criminal history records collected and maintained by the Illinois State Police (ISP) are accessible to the public.

Any Madison County resident may request their criminal history transcript by visiting a licensed fingerprint vendor or law enforcement agency. The vendor or agency collects the individual's fingerprint and personal details and forwards them to the ISP. If no criminal history is found, the ISP sends a statement confirming this to the fingerprint vendor or the applicant's provided address. Otherwise, a Record Challenge form is included with the criminal history transcript.

To run a quick background check for $16, visit the Criminal History Response Process (CHIRP) website and click on the "Get a Digital ID" button on the right side of the page to obtain a digital certificate for login. Then, enter the subject's names carefully and avoid placing a period after the middle initial.

The Madison County Circuit Court handles criminal cases, and the documents associated with these cases may include details such as the charges filed and arrest information. The Circuit Clerk's Office manages these records, which are accessible online through the Court Case Information Page.

Criminal court records that are publicly available may be requested at the Clerk's Office in person or by mailing a completed copy request form along with a check covering the applicable fees to:

Madison County Circuit Clerk Attn: Document Storage / Record Search 155 N. Main Street Edwardsville, IL 62025

The fees for copies are $2 for the first page, $0.50 per page for pages 2 through 20, $0.25 per page for any additional pages, and $6 for certification.

Additionally, Madison County arrest records may be accessed through third-party services. Platforms like InfoTracer offer up-to-date and reliable records.