Joliet 24 Hour Booking Search
Joliet 24 hour booking records are maintained by the Joliet Police Department and the Will County Sheriff's Office. Joliet is the county seat of Will County with a population of about 150,000 people, making it one of the largest cities in Illinois. The police department has two stations that handle records services. People arrested in Joliet get booked at the main station on West Washington Street. Those held in custody transfer to the Will County Adult Detention Facility at 95 S Chicago St. Booking records are public under Illinois FOIA law and can be searched online through county inmate tools.
Joliet Booking Quick Facts
Joliet Police Booking Records
The Joliet Police Department runs two facilities. The main station at 150 W Washington St handles the bulk of booking activity. The west sub-station at 7196 Caton Farm Rd in Plainfield also provides records services. When officers make an arrest in Joliet, the booking record gets created right away. It includes the person's name, charges, date of birth, time of arrest, and the name of the arresting officer. Joliet has a lockup at the main station for temporary holds.
The Records Section at the Joliet Police Department operates out of both locations. Main station hours are 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekends. The west sub-station is open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays only. Staff handle police reports, FOIA requests, and towed vehicle releases.
| Department | Joliet Police Department |
|---|---|
| Main Station | 150 W Washington St, Joliet, IL 60432 |
| West Station | 7196 Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586 |
| Phone | 815-724-3100 (General) / 815-726-2491 (Non-emergency) |
| Main Hours | Mon-Fri 8AM-9PM, Sat-Sun 8AM-3PM |
Search Joliet 24 Hour Booking
The Will County Sheriff's Office manages the jail where Joliet arrestees get held. The county inmate search tool lets you look up people currently in custody. You can search by name or booking number. Results show charges, bond amount, booking date, and current status. The database updates as new bookings come in throughout the day.
The Joliet Police Records Section can also help with specific booking record requests. Records staff provide police reports and handle FOIA inquiries at both the main station and the west sub-station. If you need a record from a specific Joliet arrest, contact the Records Section at the main number.
The ISP CHIRP system provides statewide criminal history data, including records from Joliet arrests.
Note: Weekend hours at the main station are shorter, so plan ahead if you need to pick up records in person on a Saturday or Sunday.
Joliet Booking Record Requests
Joliet booking records are public under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). You can submit a FOIA request to the Joliet Police FOIA office in person or by mail. The first 50 pages are free. After that, copies cost 15 cents per page. The department has five business days to respond, with a possible five-day extension for large or complex requests.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, Joliet police must release basic arrest information within 72 hours of booking. This covers the name, age, address, charges, and time and place of arrest. Fees for police reports vary. Accident reports may be available through a third-party vendor. Contact the Records Section at 815-724-3100 for specific fee information.
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) also requires all Joliet felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to be reported to the Illinois State Police. These records go into the statewide criminal history system. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits public access through the ISP to conviction data only.
Joliet Court Records Access
Court records tied to Joliet arrests go through the 12th Judicial Circuit in Will County. You can look up case filings, dispositions, and hearing dates through the Will County Circuit Clerk. Court records are separate from booking records. A booking record shows the arrest itself. Court records show what happened after charges were filed.
For your own criminal history from Joliet arrests, the ISP Access and Review process is free. Go to any law enforcement agency or fingerprint vendor in Illinois. The ISP sends your full statewide transcript by mail. No fee from the state. The CHIRP system also lets you run a name-based check for $16 on paper or $10 online. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, old Joliet booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement if the case was dismissed or ended in acquittal.
Will County 24 Hour Booking
Joliet is the county seat of Will County. All people held after arrest in Joliet go to the Will County Adult Detention Facility at 95 S Chicago St. The Will County Sheriff runs the jail and manages booking records for people in custody. For more on county-level booking records, jail rosters, and the inmate search system, visit the Will County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Joliet in the southwestern Chicago suburbs. Each has its own police department and uses Will, Kane, or DuPage County jails for held individuals.