Arlington Heights Booking Records
Arlington Heights 24 hour booking records come from the Arlington Heights Police Department in Cook County. Arlington Heights is a village of about 76,000 people in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. The police department operates a lockup at 200 E. Sigwalt St for temporary holds after arrests. People who stay in custody get transferred to Cook County Jail in Chicago. You can search for inmates through the Cook County Sheriff's online tool. Booking records from Arlington Heights are also available through FOIA requests submitted to the police department or the village government.
Arlington Heights Booking Quick Facts
Arlington Heights Police Booking
The Arlington Heights Police Department handles all arrests in the village and creates the initial 24 hour booking record. Officers process people at the station on East Sigwalt Street. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, and time of arrest. Arlington Heights has a lockup for short holds. Long-term custody transfers go to Cook County Jail at 2700 S California Ave in Chicago.
Arlington Heights is a suburban community with a generally low crime rate compared to larger cities. The police department focuses on community safety and proactive policing. Records requests go through the police department directly.
The Village of Arlington Heights website is the main portal for all village services and departments.
The village site links to all departments including the police department and village services.
The Arlington Heights Police Department website provides details on department operations, community programs, and records access.
The department site lists all services and how to contact the Records Division.
The Arlington Heights Police page on the village website also provides department details and contact information.
The village police page links to records services, FOIA, and other department resources.
| Department | Arlington Heights Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 E. Sigwalt St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 |
| Phone | 847-368-5300 (Non-emergency) |
| Records Email | police.records@vah.com |
| Records Hours | Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Search Arlington Heights Booking
The Cook County Inmate Search is the main tool for finding people booked and held after an Arlington Heights arrest. You can search by name or booking number. Results show charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status. The database updates throughout the day as new bookings come in from police departments across Cook County.
You can also email the Arlington Heights Records Division at police.records@vah.com for help with specific booking records. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Proper identification is needed to pick up records in person.
Note: Arlington Heights has a lower arrest volume than larger cities, so the Cook County inmate search may show fewer results related to this village.
Arlington Heights Record Requests
Arlington Heights booking records are available through FOIA requests. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), arrest records are public documents. Submit your request to the village FOIA office or email police.records@vah.com. The first 50 pages are free and extra pages cost 15 cents each. The village has five business days to respond. Records requests take 5 to 7 business days to process.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, Arlington Heights police must release basic arrest information within 72 hours of a booking. This includes the person's name, age, address, charges, and time and place of arrest. Contact the department at 847-368-5300 for fee information on specific reports.
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Arlington Heights Police to report felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. These records go into the statewide criminal history system. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits the ISP to sharing only conviction data with the public. Local FOIA gives broader access to Arlington Heights booking records.
Booking Laws in Arlington Heights
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15(e), Arlington Heights police cannot post booking photos on social media for petty offenses and Class B or C misdemeanors. For your own arrest history, the ISP Access and Review process is free. Go to any law enforcement agency or fingerprint vendor in Illinois. The ISP mails your full statewide transcript at no charge.
The CHIRP system provides name-based background checks. Paper results cost $16 and electronic results cost $10. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, old Arlington Heights booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement. Cases that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or completed supervision may be eligible. A court order is needed for either sealing or expungement.
Cook County 24 Hour Booking
Arlington Heights is in Cook County. People held after arrest go to Cook County Jail at 2700 S California Ave in Chicago. The Cook County Sheriff runs the jail and manages all booking records for people in custody. For more on county-level booking records, jail rosters, and the inmate search, visit the Cook County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in the northwestern Chicago suburbs near Arlington Heights. Each has its own police department and uses Cook County Jail for detained individuals.