Find Peoria Booking Records
Peoria 24 hour booking records are created by the Peoria Police Department each time an arrest occurs in the city. Peoria is the county seat of Peoria County with around 112,000 people, making it one of the largest cities in central Illinois. The police department operates a lockup at 600 SW Adams St for short-term holds. People who stay in custody transfer to the Peoria County Jail at 301 N Maxwell Rd. The Records Division handles all requests for booking records and police reports. Booking data from Peoria feeds into both the county system and the statewide ISP database.
Peoria Booking Quick Facts
Peoria Police Booking Records
The Peoria Police Department handles all law enforcement for the city. Every arrest generates a 24 hour booking record at the station on SW Adams Street. The record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, and the time and place of the arrest. The department has a lockup for temporary holds, but people who remain in custody get transferred to the Peoria County Jail.
The City of Peoria website is the main portal for all city services.
The city site provides links to the police department, government offices, and public resources.
The Records Division at the Peoria Police Department processes all report requests. You can reach them at 309-494-8380. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Proper identification is needed to pick up records. The Records Division handles booking records, police reports, and accident reports.
| Department | Peoria Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602 |
| Phone | 309-494-8300 (Non-emergency) |
| Records Division | 309-494-8380 |
| Records Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Search Peoria 24 Hour Booking
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and provides inmate search capabilities. You can look up people currently held at the Peoria County Jail by name. Results show the charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status. The database updates throughout the day as new bookings come in from the Peoria Police Department and other agencies in the county.
The sheriff's office site has inmate information and details on jail operations.
The Peoria Police Records Division is another source for booking record information. Staff can look up specific arrest records and provide copies. Call 309-494-8380 for help with a particular booking record.
The Peoria County Jail Inmate Information page gives details on how the jail booking process works and what happens after an arrest in Peoria.
The county site explains the booking process and how to find people in custody.
Note: Peoria County also has a Corrections Division page with additional information about jail operations and inmate services.
The corrections page covers programs, services, and policies at the county jail.
Peoria Booking Requests
To get official copies of Peoria booking records, file a FOIA request with the police department. Under 5 ILCS 140, arrest records are public documents. The first 50 pages are free. Additional pages cost 15 cents each. The department must respond within five business days. Records requests typically take 5 to 7 business days to process. Contact the Records Division at 309-494-8380 for specific fees on police reports and accident reports.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, Peoria police must share basic arrest information within 72 hours of a booking. This includes the person's name, age, address, charges, and time and place of arrest. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) also requires all Peoria felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to be sent to the Illinois State Police. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits the ISP to sharing conviction data only with the public.
Check Your Peoria Record
If you want your own criminal history from Peoria arrests, the ISP Access and Review process is free. Visit any law enforcement agency or fingerprint vendor in Illinois. The ISP sends your full transcript by mail at no charge. The CHIRP system allows name-based background checks for $16 on paper or $10 online.
Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, some Peoria booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement. Cases that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or completed supervision could be eligible. Expungement destroys the record entirely while sealing hides it from most public searches.
Peoria County Booking Records
Peoria is the county seat of Peoria County. People held after arrest go to the Peoria County Jail at 301 N Maxwell Rd. The Peoria County Sheriff runs the jail and manages booking records for all inmates. For more on county-level booking records, jail rosters, and the inmate lookup, visit the Peoria County page.
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