Williamson County, IL Arrests & Jail Records

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office maintains and provides access to countywide criminal information, including arrest records. To obtain these records, contact the agency's records unit at the location below.

404 N. Van Buren

Marion, IL 62959

Phone: (618) 997-6541 Ext. 1308

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office cost $5 per copy and $25 for pictures, payable by check, money order, or in cash. Additionally, the Inmate Locator tool featured on the Sheriff's Office website provides public access to information on individuals incarcerated in the county.

Cities and villages in Williamson County may have municipal-level law enforcement agencies, commonly referred to as local Police Departments. These departments execute arrests and maintain arrest records for the communities that they serve. Requesters that are certain of where an arrest occurred may visit the Records Office of the local police department operating within the area. Local agencies may also run incident report websites that provide electronic access to arrest records. Listed below are some local Police Departments operating in the county.

• Marion Police Department
• Herrin Police Department
• Carterville Police Department
• Energy Police Department

Statewide criminal information maintained by the Illinois State Police contains details on arrests within communities in the state, including Williamson County. Interested persons may access these records online through the Criminal History Information Response Process (CHIRP) portal. To find records using this platform, requesters are required to create an account, pay applicable fees, and provide details of the record subject.

Alternatively, you can request fingerprint-based records by visiting a licensed live scan fingerprint vendor for fingerprinting. Requesters may also request records at the Illinois State Police's Office located at:

801 South 7th Street

Suite 100-M

Springfield, IL 62703

Phone: (217) 786-7107

In Williamson County, the Circuit Court is responsible for adjudicating charges filed by law enforcement agencies following an arrest. The Circuit Clerk maintains records of these cases, including details of the court's proceedings and the arrests leading to criminal charges. Interested persons may access these records online through the statewide court records portal. Requesters may also request records at the Circuit Clerk's office located at:

200 West Jefferson, Suite 100

Marion, IL 62959-2494

Phone: (618) 997-1301

Third-party websites like InfoTracer also offer electronic access to arrest and criminal court records. These platforms are often user-friendly and fast, allowing users to find records quickly.