Search Bloomington Booking Records
Bloomington 24 hour booking records are created by the Bloomington Police Department and managed through the McLean County Sheriff's Office. Bloomington is the county seat of McLean County with about 79,000 people. It sits in central Illinois alongside its twin city, Normal. The police department operates a lockup at 305 S. East St for temporary holds. People held after booking get transferred to the McLean County Jail at 104 W. Front St, also in Bloomington. Booking records are public under Illinois FOIA law. You can request them from the Records Division or search the county inmate system.
Bloomington Booking Quick Facts
Bloomington Police Booking Data
The Bloomington Police Department handles all arrests in the city. Each arrest generates a 24 hour booking record at the station on South East Street. The record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, and the time of arrest. Bloomington has a lockup for temporary holds, and people who stay in custody transfer to the McLean County Jail. The jail is in downtown Bloomington just a few blocks from the police station.
The Bloomington Police Department website provides information on department operations and services. The Records Division at 309-434-2355 handles all booking record requests. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The City of Bloomington website connects to all city departments and government services.
The Illinois courts system covers cases from Bloomington through the 11th Judicial Circuit in McLean County.
| Department | Bloomington Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 S. East St, Bloomington, IL 61701 |
| Phone | 309-434-2350 (Non-emergency) |
| Records Division | 309-434-2355 |
| Records Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Search Bloomington 24 Hour Booking
The McLean County government website provides access to county services including the sheriff's office and jail operations. You can search for people currently held at the McLean County Jail. Search by name to find charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status. The database updates throughout the day as new bookings come in from the Bloomington Police Department and other agencies in the county.
The Bloomington Records Division is another option for getting booking record information. Staff can look up specific records and provide copies. Call 309-434-2355 during business hours for help with a particular booking record from Bloomington.
Bloomington and Normal are twin cities in McLean County. Normal also has its own police department, but both cities use the same McLean County Jail. If you are looking for someone who may have been arrested in either city, check the county inmate system rather than contacting each police department separately.
Note: The McLean County Jail holds people from across the county, so search results include inmates from all jurisdictions, not just Bloomington.
Bloomington Booking Requests
Bloomington booking records are available through FOIA requests. Under 5 ILCS 140, arrest records are public. Submit your request to the Bloomington FOIA office. The first 50 pages are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each. The city must respond within five business days. FOIA requests can be submitted online. Records requests through the Records Division take 5 to 7 business days.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, Bloomington 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 Records Division at 309-434-2355 for fee information on police reports and accident reports. Some reports may be available online.
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Bloomington Police to report all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits ISP public disclosures to conviction data only. Local FOIA provides broader access to Bloomington booking records than the state system.
Check Your Bloomington Record
To see your own criminal history from Bloomington arrests, the ISP Access and Review process is free. Visit a law enforcement agency or fingerprint vendor in Illinois. The ISP sends your full transcript by mail at no charge. The CHIRP system provides name-based checks for $16 on paper or $10 online.
Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, old Bloomington booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement if the case ended in a dismissal, acquittal, or completed supervision. Expungement destroys the record. Sealing hides it from most public searches but law enforcement can still see it.
McLean County 24 Hour Booking
Bloomington is the county seat of McLean County. The McLean County Jail at 104 W. Front St holds all people in custody from across the county. The McLean County Sheriff runs the jail and manages all booking records. For more on county-level booking records, jail rosters, and the inmate search, visit the McLean County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in central Illinois within reach of Bloomington. Each has its own police department and uses its county jail for held individuals.