Cass County 24 Hour Booking Records
Cass County 24 hour booking records are handled by the Cass County Sheriff's Office in Virginia, Illinois. With a population of about 12,784, this central Illinois county covers 384 square miles of mostly rural land. The sheriff's department runs the Cass County Jail and provides around-the-clock law enforcement. When someone gets booked into the jail, a record is created with their name, charges, bond, and arrest date. You can search for these records by calling the sheriff or using the department's website and state tools. Cass County booking records are public under Illinois law.
Cass County Booking Quick Facts
Cass County Sheriff Booking Data
The Cass County Sheriff's Office is at 122 S. High St. in Virginia. Sheriff Devron Ohrn leads the department. The main phone is (217) 452-2712 and the fax is (217) 452-2811. Administrative assistant Megan Werner handles records requests. The department provides 24-hour, seven-day-a-week law enforcement for all 384 square miles of Cass County. Their stated mission is to serve the community with fairness, compassion, and respect while keeping Cass County safe.
The Cass County Sheriff's website has information about the department and in-custody inmates.
This site is one of the best places to start when looking for someone booked in Cass County.
The department also has a page on the Cass County government site with details about the sheriff's duties and helpful links.
The county page describes how the sheriff's office protects persons and property while keeping the peace in Cass County.
| Address | 122 S. High St., Virginia, IL 62691 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (217) 452-2712 |
| Fax | (217) 452-2811 |
| Sheriff | Devron Ohrn |
Search Cass County 24 Hour Booking
The Cass County Sheriff's website at cassmosheriff.org includes a section for in-custody inmates. This is one of the few smaller Illinois counties that puts some booking information online. Check the homepage for the latest list of people held at the Cass County Jail. If you do not find what you need there, call (217) 452-2712 and ask about a specific person by name.
For state-level searches, the Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate Search covers people who have been sent to state prison from Cass County. This free tool shows the inmate's facility, offense, and projected release date. It does not cover people still held at the county jail level. The VINE Link system also tracks custody changes for Cass County inmates. You can register for free alerts by phone, email, or text.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), booking records from Cass County are public. You have a right to request them. Section 2.15 says arrest data must be released within 72 hours of a booking, including the person's name, age, and charges.
Booking Record Laws in Cass County
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires that all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests in Cass County get reported to the Illinois State Police. This means booking data from the Cass County Jail feeds into the statewide criminal history database maintained by the ISP Bureau of Identification. Even a small county like Cass is part of this centralized system.
The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what conviction data the public can get from the state level. But local booking records from the Cass County Sheriff are handled under FOIA rules, which are more open. The first 50 pages of records are free. Copies beyond that cost 15 cents per page. The sheriff's office must respond within five business days.
For your own criminal history from a Cass County arrest, use the ISP Bureau of Identification Access and Review process. It is free from ISP, though a fingerprint vendor may charge a small fee.
Note: The Cass County Sheriff's Facebook page sometimes posts updates about arrests and booking activity.
Cities in Cass County
Cass County includes Virginia, Beardstown, and several smaller towns. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests in the county are processed through the Cass County Sheriff's Office and the jail in Virginia.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Cass County. Check the arresting agency on any booking record to confirm which county handled the arrest.