Waukegan Booking Record Lookup
Waukegan 24 hour booking records are managed by the Waukegan Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Waukegan is the county seat of Lake County with about 89,000 residents. It sits in northeastern Illinois along Lake Michigan. The police department runs a lockup at 101 N. West St for temporary holds. People staying in custody after booking go to the Lake County Jail at 20 S. County St, which is in the same city. The Lake County Sheriff runs a free inmate search tool that lets you find people currently booked and held at the jail.
Waukegan Booking Quick Facts
Waukegan Police Booking Records
The Waukegan Police Department handles all arrests in the city. Each arrest creates a 24 hour booking record at the station. The record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, and the time and place of arrest. Waukegan keeps a lockup for temporary holds, and the Lake County Jail is in the same city for people who stay in custody.
The City of Waukegan website is the main portal for city departments and services.
The city site links to the police department, government offices, and public resources.
The Waukegan Police Department page provides contact details and information on police services.
The department page lists divisions including the Records Division and FOIA office.
| Department | Waukegan Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 N. West St, Waukegan, IL 60085 |
| Phone | 847-360-9000 (Non-emergency) |
| Records Division | 847-599-2686 |
| Records Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Search Waukegan Booking Data
The Lake County Inmate Search is the main tool for finding people booked and held after a Waukegan arrest. The system lets you search by name. Results show the person's charges, bond amount, booking date, and whether they are still in custody. The database updates throughout the day as new bookings come in from Waukegan Police and other agencies in the county.
The Lake County inmate finder covers all people held at the county jail, including those booked from Waukegan.
Since Waukegan is the county seat, the Lake County Jail is right in the city. This means the transfer from the Waukegan police lockup to the county jail is short. People often show up in the county inmate system quickly after a Waukegan arrest. The Waukegan Records Division can also help with specific record requests.
Note: If you cannot find someone in the inmate search, try different name spellings or contact the Records Division directly at 847-599-2686.
Waukegan Booking Requests
You can get copies of Waukegan booking records through a FOIA request. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), arrest records are public documents. Submit your request to the Waukegan FOIA office online or in person. The first 50 pages are free. Additional copies cost 15 cents per page. The city must respond within five business days.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, Waukegan police must release basic arrest information within 72 hours of a booking. This includes the name, age, address, charges, and time and place of arrest. Records requests take 5 to 7 business days. Contact the Records Division at 847-599-2686 for fee details on specific reports.
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Waukegan Police to report felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. These records go into the statewide criminal history system. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what the ISP shares with the public to conviction data. Local FOIA provides broader access to Waukegan booking records.
Check Your Waukegan Record
To check your own criminal history from Waukegan arrests, the ISP Access and Review process is free. Go to any law enforcement agency or fingerprint vendor in Illinois. The ISP mails your statewide transcript at no charge. The CHIRP system offers name-based background checks for $16 on paper or $10 electronically.
Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, old Waukegan booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement. If the case ended in dismissal, acquittal, or completed supervision, you might be eligible. A court order is needed for either process. Expungement destroys the record while sealing hides it from most public searches.
Lake County 24 Hour Booking
Waukegan is the county seat of Lake County. The Lake County Jail at 20 S. County St in Waukegan holds all people in custody from across the county. The Lake County Sheriff runs the jail and manages all booking records. For more on county-level booking records, jail rosters, and the inmate search, visit the Lake County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in the northern Chicago suburbs near Waukegan. Each has its own police department and uses Cook or Lake County jails for detained people.