Springfield Booking Record Search
Springfield 24 hour booking records are handled by the Springfield Police Department and the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office. Springfield is the state capital of Illinois with about 113,000 residents. It sits in Sangamon County in central Illinois. The police department operates a lockup at 800 E. Monroe St for temporary holds after arrests. People held in custody get transferred to the Sangamon County Jail at 1 Sheriff's Plaza. Booking records from Springfield are public under Illinois FOIA law and can be requested from the police department or searched through the county system.
Springfield Booking Quick Facts
Springfield Police Booking Data
The Springfield Police Department creates 24 hour booking records for every arrest that happens in the city. Officers process people at the main station on East Monroe Street. The booking record captures the person's name, date of birth, charges, time of arrest, and the arresting officer's information. Springfield has a lockup for short-term holds. Long-term custody transfers go to the Sangamon County Jail.
The Springfield Police Department website provides information on department services, the Records Division, and contact details.
The department site links to records services and other police resources for Springfield residents.
The Springfield city portal connects to all city departments and public services.
The main city site has links to the police department, FOIA information, and other government resources.
| Department | Springfield Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 E. Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62701 |
| Phone | 217-788-8311 (Non-emergency) |
| Records Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Search Springfield Booking
The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail where Springfield arrestees get held. The sheriff provides access to inmate information. You can search for people currently in custody by name. The results show charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and custody status. The data updates as new bookings come in during the day.
Springfield also has the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk for court records. This is separate from booking records. Court records show what happened after charges were filed, including case dispositions and hearing dates. The 7th Judicial Circuit handles cases from Sangamon County.
The department page provides direct links to records services and FOIA information.
Note: As the state capital, Springfield may see federal arrests in addition to city and county ones, which go through a different system entirely.
Springfield Record Requests
You can get copies of Springfield booking records through a FOIA request. The Springfield FOIA page has details on how to submit requests. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), arrest records are public. The first 50 pages are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each. The city has five business days to respond.
The FOIA page explains how to submit requests and what information you need to include.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, Springfield police must release basic arrest information within 72 hours of a booking. This includes the person's name, age, charges, and time and place of arrest. Records requests through the Records Division take 5 to 10 business days. Contact the department at 217-788-8311 for fees on specific reports.
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Springfield Police to report felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. These records feed into the statewide criminal history system maintained by the ISP Bureau of Identification. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits ISP to sharing only conviction information with the general public.
Access Your Springfield Record
To check your own arrest history from Springfield, the ISP Access and Review process is free. Visit any law enforcement agency or fingerprint vendor in the state. Your full transcript arrives by mail. The CHIRP system provides name-based checks for $16 on paper or $10 online. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, old Springfield booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement if the case ended in a dismissal, acquittal, or completed supervision.
Sangamon County Booking
Springfield is the county seat of Sangamon County. All people held after arrest go to the Sangamon County Jail at 1 Sheriff's Plaza. The Sangamon County Sheriff manages the jail and all booking records for people in custody. For more on county-level booking records and jail information, visit the Sangamon County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in central Illinois, within a reasonable distance of Springfield. Each has its own police department and county jail system.