Downers Grove 24 Hour Booking
Downers Grove 24 hour booking records are kept by the Downers Grove Police Department and DuPage County. The village has about 50,247 people and sits in the western suburbs of Chicago. Downers Grove does not run its own jail. People held after booking go to the DuPage County Jail at 501 North County Farm Road in Wheaton. You can search for booking records by filing a FOIA request with the police department or by checking the DuPage County inmate search for people currently in custody at the county jail.
Downers Grove 24 Hour Booking Quick Facts
Downers Grove Police Booking Records
The Downers Grove Police Department handles all arrests in the village. When officers make an arrest, a booking record is created at the station. This record includes the person's name, charges, date and time of arrest, and the arresting officer. All felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests must be reported to the Illinois State Police under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630).
The Downers Grove Police Department website has information on all department services and records access.
The police department page links to services, community programs, and contact information.
Downers Grove does not have a city jail. People who are held after their initial booking get transferred to the DuPage County Jail in Wheaton. The DuPage County Sheriff manages that facility and all inmate booking records for people in custody there. The jail is at 501 North County Farm Road.
The Downers Grove area is part of the 18th Judicial Circuit, which covers DuPage County. Criminal cases from Downers Grove arrests go to the DuPage County Circuit Court. The circuit clerk handles court records and case dispositions.
| Department | Downers Grove Police Department |
|---|---|
| County | DuPage County |
| Website | downers.us/police-department |
| County Jail | 501 N. County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL |
| Judicial Circuit | 18th Judicial Circuit |
Search Downers Grove 24 Hour Booking
To find a recent booking from Downers Grove, start with the DuPage County inmate search. The DuPage County Sheriff posts current inmates online. Search by name to find someone. Results show charges, booking date, bond amount, and custody status. The list updates through the day as people are booked in or released.
For records from the police department itself, file a FOIA request. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), arrest and booking records are public documents. The first 50 pages are free. Extra copies cost 15 cents per page. The police department must respond within five business days.
The Village of Downers Grove website connects to all village departments and public services.
The village site links to the police department, FOIA requests, and other government services.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest information must be released within 72 hours of a booking. This covers the person's name, age, charges, and time and place of arrest. You may not need a full FOIA request to get this data. A call or visit to the station can sometimes be enough for basic booking details.
Downers Grove FOIA Requests
To get official copies of booking records, file a Freedom of Information Act request with the Downers Grove Police Department. Your request should include the person's name, approximate date of arrest, and what specific records you need. Be as detailed as you can. Vague requests lead to delays or partial results.
The department has five business days to respond. For large or complex requests, they can take up to 21 business days. If the request is denied, the response must explain why and cite the specific FOIA exemption. Common reasons for denial include active investigations, juvenile records, and sealed cases.
You can appeal a denial to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. There is no fee to file an appeal. The counselor reviews the denial and issues a binding opinion on whether the records should be released.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15(e), police in Illinois cannot post booking photos on social media for petty offenses and Class B or C misdemeanors. This applies to Downers Grove as well. Mugshots from more serious charges may still be released through a FOIA request.
Booking Record Laws for Downers Grove
Illinois law governs how Downers Grove handles booking records. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires police to send felony and certain misdemeanor arrest data to the ISP. This feeds the statewide criminal history system at the Bureau of Identification.
The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what the ISP can release to the public. Only conviction information goes out through the state system. But local booking records from Downers Grove PD and DuPage County are covered by FOIA (5 ILCS 140), which gives the public broader access to arrest data.
DuPage County has a more accessible court records system than some other Illinois counties. The DuPage County Circuit Clerk provides case information for criminal cases from Downers Grove. Court dispositions, filing dates, and case status are generally available to the public.
If you have an old booking record from Downers Grove, it may qualify for sealing or expungement under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2. Cases that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or completed supervision may be eligible. Talk to an attorney or contact DuPage County Legal Aid for help.
Access Your Own Arrest Record
To check your own criminal history from a Downers Grove arrest, the ISP Access and Review process is free. Go to any law enforcement agency or licensed fingerprint vendor in Illinois. The ISP mails your statewide transcript to you. There is no charge from the ISP, though the vendor may charge for fingerprinting.
The CHIRP system from the ISP lets you run a name-based search. Paper results cost $16. Electronic results cost $10. No consent from the subject is needed for name-based searches under 20 ILCS 2635. Fingerprint-based searches do need written consent unless you are searching your own record.
DuPage County 24 Hour Booking
Downers Grove is in DuPage County. People held after arrest go to the DuPage County Jail at 501 North County Farm Road in Wheaton. The DuPage County Sheriff runs the jail and manages all booking records for people in custody. For more on county-level records, jail rosters, and inmate search tools, visit the DuPage County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Downers Grove in the western suburbs. Naperville and Bolingbrook are the closest large neighbors.