Skokie Booking Record Search
Skokie 24 hour booking records are maintained by the Skokie Police Department and Cook County. The village has a population of roughly 66,219 and is just north of Chicago. When Skokie police arrest someone, a booking record gets created at the station on Niles Center Road. If the person is held for detention, they go to Cook County Jail. You can search for recent Skokie bookings through the Cook County inmate locator or by filing a records request with the police department. The Skokie Police online services portal also offers crash reports and arrest data for public access.
Skokie 24 Hour Booking Quick Facts
Skokie Police Booking Records
The Skokie Police Department is at 7300 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077. The non-emergency line is (847) 982-5900. Chief Jesse Barnes leads the department. When officers make an arrest, the booking record is created at the station. That record has the person's name, charges, arrest time, and the arresting officer. Skokie PD has a temporary holding facility. People who cannot post bond get transferred to Cook County Jail.
The Skokie Police website provides links to online services and booking record information.
The department's online police services portal lets you report incidents, register a bike, purchase crash reports, and view information about police calls and arrests. This is a convenient way to get some Skokie booking data without visiting the station. The Skokie Police contact page has all phone numbers and addresses for the department.
The contact page lists all ways to reach Skokie Police for booking record questions.
| Department | Skokie Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 7300 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077 |
| Non-Emergency | (847) 982-5900 |
| Crime Tip Hotline | 847-933-TIPS (8477) |
| Emergency | 911 |
Skokie Booking Record Requests
To get a copy of a Skokie 24 hour booking record, file a FOIA request with the police department. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) makes arrest records public. The first 50 pages are free. After that, it costs 15 cents per page. The department has five business days to respond to routine requests.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, Skokie police must release basic arrest information within 72 hours of booking. This includes the arrested person's name, age, charges, and the time and place of arrest. Crash reports are available for purchase right away through the online portal. FOIA requests for booking records can be filed through the police department directly.
The Village of Skokie website links to all government departments and public services.
The Skokie village portal connects to police services and public records access.
Skokie Booking Laws
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Skokie police to report felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. This booking data goes into the statewide criminal history database at the ISP Bureau of Identification. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits state-level public access to conviction records only.
Local Skokie booking records are covered by FOIA, which gives broader access than the state conviction database. Under the FOIA statute, agencies cannot post mugshots on social media for minor offenses like petty offenses and Class B or C misdemeanors. If you need information about a specific Skokie booking, call the department at (847) 982-5900 or use the Crime Tip Hotline at 847-933-TIPS if you have information about a crime.
For your own record, the ISP Access and Review process is free. You can also use CHIRP for a name-based search at $16 for paper or $10 for electronic results. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, you may qualify to have old Skokie booking records sealed or expunged if the case ended favorably or enough time has passed. Contact the Cook County Circuit Clerk to start the petition process.
Cook County 24 Hour Booking
Skokie is in Cook County. People held after arrest in Skokie are transferred to Cook County Jail. The Cook County Sheriff handles the jail and booking records for people in custody. For county-level booking records and inmate search tools, visit the Cook County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities border or are near Skokie. Each has its own police department but uses Cook County Jail for long-term detention.