Mount Prospect Booking Records
Mount Prospect 24 hour booking records come from the Mount Prospect Police Department and Cook County. The village has a population of about 55,472 and sits in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. All police service calls in Mount Prospect go through the Northwest Central Dispatch System. When officers make an arrest, a booking record is created at the station on Campbell Street. People held after booking get transferred to Cook County Jail. You can search for Mount Prospect booking records by filing a FOIA request with the police department or using the Cook County inmate locator online.
Mount Prospect Booking Quick Facts
Mount Prospect Police Booking
The Mount Prospect Police Department is at 911 E. Campbell Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. The information/front desk number is (847) 870-5656. The department works to safeguard freedom by preserving life and property and protecting constitutional rights. When an arrest is made, the booking record includes the person's name, charges, arrest time, and the arresting officer.
Mount Prospect PD has a Records Specialist position that handles records requests and FOIA inquiries. All police service calls in the village are dispatched through the Northwest Central Dispatch System. This means when you call 911 in Mount Prospect, the dispatch center sends the officers. The front desk at (847) 870-5656 can help with non-emergency questions about booking records.
Since no local images were available for Mount Prospect, here is the Illinois State Police portal, which maintains the statewide criminal history database that includes Mount Prospect arrest data.
The ISP Bureau of Identification stores statewide criminal history data from all Illinois law enforcement agencies including Mount Prospect.
For people held at Cook County Jail after a Mount Prospect arrest, the Cook County Inmate Locator is free and available online. Search by name or booking number to find custody status, charges, and bond information.
| Department | Mount Prospect Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 911 E. Campbell Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 |
| Front Desk | (847) 870-5656 |
| Dispatch | Northwest Central Dispatch System |
| Emergency | 911 |
Mount Prospect Record Requests
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Mount Prospect booking records are public documents. File a FOIA request with the police department to get copies. The first 50 pages are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each. The department must respond within five business days for routine requests. Commercial requests can take up to 21 business days.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest information from Mount Prospect bookings must be released within 72 hours. This includes the person's name, age, charges, and the time and place of arrest. The Records Specialist at the police department can help with specific booking record questions during business hours.
The Village of Mount Prospect website links to all village departments and public services including police records.
Note: For emergencies in Mount Prospect, always call 911, which connects to the Northwest Central Dispatch System.
Booking Laws in Mount Prospect
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Mount Prospect police to report felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. This data feeds into the statewide criminal history database at the ISP Bureau of Identification. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) controls what the ISP shares publicly, limiting it to conviction records only.
Local Mount Prospect booking records are covered by FOIA, which provides broader access than the state conviction database. If you want your own criminal history, the ISP Access and Review process is free through any law enforcement agency or fingerprint vendor. CHIRP name-based searches cost $16 for paper or $10 electronic. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, you may qualify to have old Mount Prospect booking records sealed or expunged if the case ended in dismissal, acquittal, or after enough time since supervision.
Cook County 24 Hour Booking
Mount Prospect is in Cook County. People held after arrest in Mount Prospect go to Cook County Jail. The Cook County Sheriff handles jail operations and booking records. For county-level booking records and inmate search tools, visit the Cook County page.
Nearby Cities
These northwest suburban cities are near Mount Prospect. Each has its own police department but uses Cook County Jail for long-term detention.