Find Berwyn Booking Records
Berwyn 24 hour booking records are managed by the Berwyn Police Department and Cook County. The city has a population of about 55,595 and sits just west of Chicago in Cook County. Chief Michael D. Cimaglia leads the department. When Berwyn officers arrest someone, a booking record is created at the police station on West 31st Street. People held after their initial booking go to Cook County Jail. You can search for Berwyn booking records by filing a FOIA request with the police department or checking the Cook County inmate locator. The Records Division on the first floor of the station handles most booking record requests in person.
Berwyn 24 Hour Booking Quick Facts
Berwyn Police Booking Records
The Berwyn Police Department is located at 6401 W. 31st Street, Berwyn, IL 60402. The non-emergency number is 708-795-5600. The crime tip hotline is 708-749-6564. Chief Michael D. Cimaglia can be reached at (708) 795-5600 ext. 2100. The department creates a booking record each time an officer makes an arrest. That record includes the person's name, charges, arrest time, and the arresting officer's information.
The Berwyn Police Department website is the main portal for department services and records information.
The department's lobby is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. On weekends, the lobby is closed, but you can use the Emergency Bell after hours. The Records Division is on the first floor of the police department. They handle compliance tickets, release forms for towed vehicles, and Freedom of Information requests for Berwyn booking records.
The Berwyn Police contact page has all phone numbers and addresses for the department.
The contact page lists the crime tip hotline and Records Division details for Berwyn booking requests.
| Department | Berwyn Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 6401 W. 31st Street, Berwyn, IL 60402 |
| Non-Emergency | 708-795-5600 |
| Crime Tip Hotline | 708-749-6564 |
| Lobby Hours | Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM (Closed weekends) |
| Emergency | 911 |
Berwyn Booking Record Requests
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request copies of Berwyn booking records. File a FOIA request with the police department in person at the Records Division or by mail. The first 50 pages are free. After that, copies cost 15 cents per page. Berwyn police have five business days to respond to routine FOIA requests.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest information from Berwyn bookings must be released within 72 hours. This includes the arrested person's name, age, charges, and arrest details. The Records Division also handles compliance tickets and vehicle release forms, so they are the main office for all Berwyn booking record questions.
The Berwyn Police Department also has a Local Ordinance and Fine Department at the same address. They handle parking violations, ticket payments, and court information. This is separate from the booking records process, but both offices are in the same building.
Note: Use the Emergency Bell after hours and on weekends if you need to reach someone at the Berwyn Police station.
Booking Laws for Berwyn
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Berwyn police to report all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification. This puts Berwyn booking data into the statewide criminal history database. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what the ISP shares publicly to conviction records only, but local Berwyn records fall under FOIA.
For your own criminal history from Berwyn arrests, the ISP Access and Review process is free. Go to any law enforcement agency or fingerprint vendor. You can also use CHIRP for a name-based search at $16 for paper results or $10 electronic. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, you may qualify to have old Berwyn booking records sealed or expunged if the case ended in dismissal or acquittal, or enough time passed since supervision.
Cook County 24 Hour Booking
Berwyn is in Cook County. People held after arrest in Berwyn are transferred to Cook County Jail. The Cook County Sheriff handles jail operations and all booking records for detained individuals. For county-level booking records and the inmate search tool, visit the Cook County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities border Berwyn or are nearby in the west suburbs. Each has its own police department but shares Cook County Jail for long-term detention.