Access Oak Lawn Booking Records
Oak Lawn 24 hour booking records are handled by the Oak Lawn Police Department and Cook County. The village has a population of about 56,861 and is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. Chief Daniel Vittorio has led the department since August 2020. When Oak Lawn police arrest someone, the booking record gets created at the station on Raymond Avenue. People held after their initial booking go to Cook County Jail. You can search for Oak Lawn booking records by contacting the police department or using the Cook County inmate locator online. Both sources are available to the general public.
Oak Lawn Booking Quick Facts
Oak Lawn Police Booking Records
The Oak Lawn Police Department is at 9446 S. Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. The non-emergency number is (708) 499-7721. Chief Daniel Vittorio can be reached at (708) 499-7723. The department handles all arrests within village limits. When officers make an arrest, the booking record is created at the station with the person's name, charges, arrest time, and arresting officer details.
The Oak Lawn Police Department website provides access to department services and contact information.
The department has specialized units including K9, Evidence Technicians, and Firearms Instructors. Chief Vittorio has been with the department since 1997. He also serves as President of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS). Division Chief James Cummings runs the Patrol Division, and Division Chief Patrick Curran leads Investigations.
The Oak Lawn Police command staff page lists all department leadership and their contact details.
The command page shows direct phone numbers and emails for department leadership.
| Department | Oak Lawn Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 9446 S. Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 |
| Non-Emergency | (708) 499-7721 |
| Chief | Daniel Vittorio - (708) 499-7723 |
| Emergency | 911 |
Oak Lawn Booking Requests
To get copies of Oak Lawn booking records, file a FOIA request with the police department. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), arrest records are public documents. The first 50 pages are free. After that, copies cost 15 cents per page. The department has five business days to respond. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest information must be released within 72 hours of booking, including name, age, charges, and arrest details.
For people held at Cook County Jail after an Oak Lawn arrest, the Cook County Inmate Locator is free to use. Search by name or booking number. Results show charges, bond, and custody status. The locator updates regularly throughout the day.
The Village of Oak Lawn website connects to all village departments and public services.
The Oak Lawn village site links to government departments including police records services.
Booking Laws in Oak Lawn
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Oak Lawn police to report felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. This data goes into the statewide criminal history database at the ISP Bureau of Identification. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what the ISP shares publicly to conviction records only.
Local Oak Lawn booking records fall under FOIA and are more broadly available. Under the statute, agencies cannot post mugshots on social media for minor offenses like Class B or C misdemeanors. If you need 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 Oak Lawn booking records sealed or expunged if the case ended in dismissal, acquittal, or after enough time since supervision or probation. Contact the Cook County Circuit Clerk to start the process. Filing fees apply but fee waivers are available.
Cook County 24 Hour Booking
Oak Lawn is in Cook County. People held after arrest in Oak Lawn are transferred to Cook County Jail. The Cook County Sheriff handles the jail and all booking records for people in custody. For county-level booking records and inmate search tools, visit the Cook County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Oak Lawn in the Chicago south and west suburbs. Each has its own police department for local arrests and bookings.