Search Christian County Booking Records
Christian County 24 hour booking records are processed through the Christian County Sheriff's Office at 301 West Franklin Street in Taylorville, Illinois. Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp and Chief Deputy James Baker lead a department of 12 patrol deputies, 2 investigators, and the Christian County Correctional Center. The county covers 720 square miles with about 33,538 residents. When someone is arrested in Christian County, the booking record captures their name, charges, bond amount, and arrest details. The current inmate list is available on the sheriff's website. Call (217) 824-4961 for questions about someone recently booked.
Christian County Booking Quick Facts
Christian County Sheriff Booking Data
The Christian County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, corrections, and civil process services for the county. The department was established in 1839 and serves approximately 33,000 residents across 720 square miles. Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp leads the team alongside Chief Deputy James Baker. The Christian County Correctional Center is headed by Jail Administrator Rohn Burke and staffed by 8 corrections officers. The department also runs the dispatch and 911 center with 8 telecommunicators.
The Christian County current inmates page shows who is currently held at the correctional center. Click the link or image on that page to view the full list of inmates with their booking details.
The inmate list updates as people are booked in and released from custody.
The Christian County government portal links to all county departments and services.
Use the county portal to find contact info for the circuit clerk, courts, and other offices.
| Address | 301 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568 |
|---|---|
| Non-Emergency | (217) 824-4961 |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Circuit Clerk | Jeffrey A. Voorhees - (217) 824-4966 |
Find Christian County Booking Records
The Christian County Sheriff's Office posts a current inmate list on their website. This is the fastest way to check 24 hour booking records for people held at the correctional center. You can also call (217) 824-4961 to ask about a specific booking. The jail division page on the sheriff's website covers general information, attorney visitation hours, inmate mail, inmate property, visitation rules, the inmate roster, and PREA information.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Christian County booking records are public. Section 2.15 requires agencies to release arrest data within 72 hours of a booking. This includes the name, age, charges, arrest time, and custody status. The first 50 pages of a FOIA response are free. Send written requests to the sheriff's office at 301 West Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.
The Illinois Department of Corrections search covers people transferred from Christian County to state prison. The ISP Bureau of Identification handles statewide criminal history requests that include Christian County arrest data.
Christian County Jail Visitation
The Christian County Correctional Center has strict visitation rules. All visitors must follow these policies or face a loss of visitation privileges. No electronics, tobacco, or keys are allowed inside the visitation booths. Coats and purses must be left outside. Once you enter a booth, you have to stay there or the visit ends. All visitation calls are completed on the phone provided and will be recorded.
There is a dress code for visitors. No short shorts, short shirts, sleeveless shirts, or jackets are permitted in the booths. No obscene gestures or foul language are allowed during visits. Restrooms are not available to the public during visitation hours. Any violation of any rule results in loss of visitation privileges with no exceptions.
Detainees at the Christian County Correctional Center have specific rights protected by law. These include the right to fair and humane treatment, freedom of religion, adequate medical and dental care, nutrition, and correspondence. Inmates get three free phone calls within the first three hours of custody. Services beyond the listed rights are considered privileges that can be taken away for bad behavior.
Christian County Booking Laws
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests in Christian County to be reported to the Illinois State Police. Booking data goes into the statewide criminal history database. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what conviction info the public can get at the state level. Local booking records from the Christian County Sheriff fall under FOIA.
Circuit Clerk Jeffrey A. Voorhees handles court records at 101 South Main, P.O. Box 617, Taylorville, IL 62568. Call (217) 824-4966 for court filings tied to a booking. For your own criminal history, the ISP CHIRP system lets you check your record for free.
Note: All visitation calls at the Christian County Correctional Center are recorded.
Nearby Counties
Christian County borders several central Illinois counties. Verify the arresting agency on any booking record to determine which county jail processed it.