Champaign 24 Hour Booking
Champaign 24 hour booking records come from the Champaign Police Department and the Champaign County Sheriff's Office. Champaign has about 90,000 residents and is home to the University of Illinois. The city sits in Champaign County in east-central Illinois. The police department runs a lockup at 82 E. University Ave for temporary holds after arrests. People held in custody get transferred to the Champaign County Jail at 502 S. Lierman Ave in Urbana. Booking records are public under Illinois FOIA law. The county sheriff also posts inmate booking reports that can be viewed online.
Champaign Booking Quick Facts
Champaign Police Booking Data
The Champaign Police Department makes all arrests in the city and creates the initial 24 hour booking record. Officers process people at the station on East University Avenue. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, time of arrest, and arresting officer. Champaign keeps a lockup for short holds. People staying in custody get moved to the Champaign County Jail in Urbana. The two cities share some law enforcement resources since they are right next to each other.
The Champaign Police Department website has details on records services and department operations.
The department site links to records requests, crime data, and other police services.
The City of Champaign portal connects to all city departments and government services.
The main city website has links to the police department and other public resources.
| Department | Champaign Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 82 E. University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820 |
| Phone | 217-351-4545 (Non-emergency) |
| Records Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Search Champaign Booking Records
The Champaign County Sheriff Inmate Lookup lets you search for people currently in the county jail. You can look up inmates by name. The results show charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status. The system updates as new bookings come in from the Champaign Police Department and other agencies across the county.
The county inmate lookup covers all people held at the Champaign County Jail.
The Champaign County inmate resources page provides additional information about the jail and services for people in custody.
The resources page covers visitation, mail, and other jail services.
The Champaign Police page also provides links to department services and records requests.
Department services include records requests, online reporting, and community resources.
Because Champaign is a university town, the police department deals with a mix of city and campus-related arrests. The University of Illinois has its own police force, but people arrested by university police may still end up at the Champaign County Jail.
Note: The county jail serves both Champaign and Urbana, so inmates from either city show up in the same search.
Champaign Record Requests
Champaign booking records are available through FOIA requests. Under 5 ILCS 140, arrest records are public. The first 50 pages are free and extra pages cost 15 cents each. The department must respond within five business days. Records requests through the police department take 5 to 7 business days.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, Champaign police must release basic arrest information within 72 hours. This includes the name, age, charges, and time and place of arrest. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Champaign 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 the ISP to sharing conviction data with the public, but local FOIA provides broader access.
Access Your Champaign Record
To see your own arrest history from Champaign, 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. The CHIRP system provides name-based checks for $16 on paper or $10 online. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, old Champaign booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement if the case ended in dismissal, acquittal, or completed supervision.
Champaign County Booking
Champaign is in Champaign County. People held after arrest go to the Champaign County Jail at 502 S. Lierman Ave in Urbana. The Champaign County Sheriff manages the jail and all booking records for people in custody. For more on county-level booking records and jail information, visit the Champaign County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in central Illinois within reach of Champaign. Each has its own police department and uses its county jail for detained people.