Hoffman Estates Booking Records
Hoffman Estates 24 hour booking records are managed by the Hoffman Estates Police Department and Cook County. The village has a population of about 51,972 and is located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with 88 sworn officers and 14 civilian service officers. When someone gets arrested in Hoffman Estates, the booking record is created at the police station. People held after booking go to Cook County Jail. You can search for Hoffman Estates booking records through a FOIA request or by checking the Cook County inmate locator online.
Hoffman Estates Booking Quick Facts
Hoffman Estates Police Booking
The Hoffman Estates Police Department is at 411 Marilyn Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. The non-emergency number is (847) 781-2800. The department has 88 sworn officers and 14 civilian service officers ready to help around the clock. You can always call or stop by the lobby. When officers make an arrest, a booking record gets created with the person's name, charges, arrest time, and the arresting officer's details.
The Hoffman Estates Police website provides department information and links to services.
The department works with local, state, and federal partners on task forces that tackle everything from major crimes to internet safety. They also have full-time police social workers to connect residents with important resources and support. This is useful for people going through the booking process who need help with mental health, substance abuse, or other issues.
The Village of Hoffman Estates website is the main portal for village services and department contacts.
The village homepage links to all departments including police records and FOIA services.
| Department | Hoffman Estates Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 Marilyn Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 |
| Non-Emergency | (847) 781-2800 |
| mike.hish@hoffmanestates.org | |
| Emergency | 911 |
Hoffman Estates FOIA Records
The Village of Hoffman Estates has an online FOIA request portal where you can submit requests for booking records. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) requires all public bodies to make records available. By law, the maximum time to produce information for routine requests is five business days. Commercial requests get 21 business days.
The FOIA page explains the request process and provides contact information for FOIA officers.
The first 50 pages of any Hoffman Estates FOIA response are free if the request is under 50 pages. Copies over 50 pages cost 15 cents per page. Original documents may be viewed in person. Two FOIA officers handle requests: Patty Richter at 847-781-2628 and Debbie Schoop at 847-781-2611. The Village Hall is at 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest information from Hoffman Estates bookings must be released within 72 hours. This includes the arrested person's name, age, charges, and the time and place of arrest. Keep in mind that when you submit a FOIA request, your own information becomes public record. Photo identification may be required for certain requests.
Note: The FOIA officers can be reached directly for questions about Hoffman Estates booking record requests.
Search Hoffman Estates Bookings
For people held at Cook County Jail after a Hoffman Estates arrest, use the Cook County Inmate Locator. This free tool lets you search by name or booking number. Results show charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status. The locator updates throughout the day as new bookings come in.
The Hoffman Estates Police Department also has a police records page with details on how to access arrest and booking data maintained by the department. This page explains what records are available and how to request them.
Booking Laws in Hoffman Estates
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Hoffman Estates police to report felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification. This data goes into the statewide criminal history database. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what the ISP shares publicly to conviction records only. Local Hoffman Estates booking records through FOIA are more broadly available.
For your own criminal history, the ISP Access and Review process is free. CHIRP name-based searches cost $16 for paper or $10 electronic. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, you may qualify to have old Hoffman Estates booking records sealed or expunged if the case ended in dismissal, acquittal, or after enough time since supervision or probation.
Cook County 24 Hour Booking
Hoffman Estates is in Cook County. People held after arrest in Hoffman Estates go 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 are near Hoffman Estates in the northwest suburbs. Each has its own police department but shares Cook County Jail for people held after arrest.