Palatine 24 Hour Booking Records
Palatine 24 hour booking records are managed by the Palatine Police Department and Cook County. This northwest suburban village has a population of about 66,293 and sits in Cook County. The Palatine Police Department creates booking records when officers make arrests within village limits. People who are held past their initial booking get transferred to Cook County Jail. You can search for Palatine booking records by filing a FOIA request with the police department or by using the Cook County inmate locator online. Both options are available to the public at no initial cost.
Palatine Booking Quick Facts
Palatine Police Booking Records
The Palatine Police Department is located at 595 N Hicks Road, Palatine, IL 60067. The non-emergency number is (847) 359-9000. Their mission is to ensure a safe community and improve the quality of life in the Village of Palatine by working with the public. When officers arrest someone, a booking record is created at the station. This record includes the person's name, the charges, the time of arrest, and the arresting officer.
The Palatine Police Department website provides access to department services and records information.
Palatine PD runs several community programs including Crime Free Multi-Housing, a Peer Jury, and Police Beats. The Records Division handles police reports, traffic accident reports, and FOIA requests for booking records. If you need a copy of a Palatine arrest record, start with the Records Division. Chief William Nord leads the department.
The Village of Palatine website is the main portal for all village services, including links to the police department and records request forms.
The village homepage connects residents to government services and public safety resources.
| Department | Palatine Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 595 N Hicks Road, Palatine, IL 60067 |
| Non-Emergency | (847) 359-9000 |
| Fax | 847-359-9021 |
| Emergency | 911 |
Search Palatine Booking Records
For people held at Cook County Jail after a Palatine 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.
The Cook County inmate search tool covers all people held at Cook County Jail, including those arrested in Palatine.
To get official copies of Palatine booking records, submit a FOIA request. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), arrest records are public documents. The first 50 pages are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each. The department must respond within five business days. For large or commercial requests, they may take up to 21 business days. You can file your FOIA request through the Village Clerk's Office or directly with the police department.
Note: Traffic accident reports may have separate fees from regular booking records.
Booking Record Laws for Palatine
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Palatine police to report all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. This data feeds into the statewide criminal history database. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) controls what the state shares publicly, limiting it to conviction records only through the ISP.
Local Palatine booking records fall under FOIA, which is broader than the state conviction database. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest information must be released within 72 hours of a booking. This includes the person's name, age, charges, and the time and place of arrest. If you want your own criminal history, the ISP Access and Review process is free through any law enforcement agency or fingerprint vendor.
You may qualify to have old Palatine booking records sealed or expunged under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2 if the case ended in dismissal, acquittal, or after enough time passed since supervision.
Cook County 24 Hour Booking
Palatine is in Cook County. All people held after arrest in Palatine go to Cook County Jail. The Cook County Sheriff handles the jail and all booking records for detained individuals. For more on county-level booking records, jail rosters, and inmate search tools, visit the Cook County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Palatine in the northwest suburbs. Each has its own police department but shares Cook County Jail for detained individuals.