De Witt County 24 Hour Booking Records
De Witt County 24 hour booking records come from the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office at 101 West Washington in Clinton, Illinois. Sheriff Michael Walker heads the office that manages both law enforcement and the county jail. The county has about 15,373 residents. When someone gets arrested anywhere in De Witt County, they are processed at the county jail where staff log their name, charges, bond amount, and personal details. You can call the jail directly at (217) 935-2913 to ask about current inmates or contact the main office at (217) 935-3196 for general booking questions.
De Witt County Booking Quick Facts
DeWitt County Sheriff Booking Info
The DeWitt County Sheriff's Office handles all arrests and booking operations for the county. Sheriff Michael Walker oversees the office and the jail from 101 West Washington in Clinton. The jail processes new inmates any time day or night. Each booking record captures the full name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, bond information, and housing assignment within the facility.
The DeWitt County Sheriff's Office website is the primary online resource for jail and booking information.
Visit the site for contact details and links to jail services.
The jail page on the sheriff's website has specific information about the detention facility, including visitation scheduling and policies for people who want to visit someone who has been booked.
Call (217) 935-2913 to schedule a jail visit in De Witt County.
| Address | 101 West Washington, Clinton, IL 61727 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (217) 935-3196 |
| Jail Phone | (217) 935-2913 |
| Fax | (217) 935-3606 |
| Sheriff | Michael Walker |
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The detention center information page provides details about the jail facility, visitation rules, and how to add money to an inmate's commissary account. Visits last 20 minutes for most people. If you live more than 300 miles away (as shown on your valid ID), you get 40 minutes. Each person is allowed one visit per day.
You need a current driver's license or ID and a $10 money order or cashier's check payable to DeWitt County for visitation.
The De Witt County government portal provides general county information and links to offices and services.
Use this site to find other county department contacts.
To add money to an inmate's commissary account in De Witt County, there is a Money Machine in the jail lobby that takes credit cards and paper cash. You can also use Access Secure Deposits at 866-345-1884 or through inmatedeposits.com to send money remotely. This service is helpful for families of people who have just been booked and need funds on their account.
Booking Record Laws in De Witt County
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), De Witt County booking records are public documents. Anyone can request them without giving a reason. The first 50 pages are free. Additional copies cost 15 cents each. The sheriff's office has five business days to respond to a FOIA request.
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires De Witt County to report all felony and serious misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. This feeds into the statewide criminal history database. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what conviction data the public can access at the state level, but local booking records are handled under FOIA. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest data must be released within 72 hours. This includes the name, age, charges, and custody status of anyone booked. De Witt County cannot post mugshots on social media for petty offenses and Class B or C misdemeanors.
For state-level inmate searches, the Illinois Department of Corrections database covers anyone sentenced to state prison from De Witt County. The VINE Link system also covers De Witt County for free custody change alerts.
If you think a past De Witt County booking should no longer show on your record, look into sealing or expungement under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2. Cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal may qualify. Completed supervision cases can also be sealed after a set time. The circuit clerk's office in Clinton handles these petitions.
Note: The IDOC search only shows state prisoners, not people held at the De Witt County Jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties border De Witt County. If an arrest could have taken place in a nearby area, check the booking records there too.