Access Fayette County Booking Records
Fayette County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Jail at 221 S. 7th St. in Vandalia, Illinois. The department has 10 full-time correctional deputies, 8 patrol deputies, 2 investigators, 4 telecommunicators, and 2 administrative assistants. With a population of about 21,315, Fayette County processes bookings through its jail in the county seat. When someone gets arrested here, the booking record includes their name, charges, bond amount, and custody status. You can search for inmates through the sheriff's office online tool or call the office for help. The jail operates under a zero-tolerance PREA policy.
Fayette County Booking Quick Facts
Fayette County Sheriff Booking Data
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Jail handles all bookings at 221 S. 7th St. in Vandalia. The office of Sheriff is an elected position with a four-year term. The department's duties include civil process (prepayment required), court security, jail operations, and courthouse maintenance. Ten full-time correctional deputies run the jail day and night.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office page on the county website has contact details and department information.
This page links to jail information, staff details, and how to reach the department about booking records.
The mission of the Fayette County Jail is to protect the public while providing a safe, clean, zero-tolerance environment. The department also has K9 units. K9 Thor and K9 Zero are trained for drug interdiction, evidence search, narcotics detection, and tracking. Arrests made with K9 help go through the same booking process at the Fayette County Jail.
| Address | 221 S. 7th St., Vandalia, IL |
|---|---|
| Directions | I-70 exit 61, east on Randolph to 8th St., south 3 blocks |
| Law Enforcement Entry | South door of jail |
| Visitor Entry | Courthouse main entrance |
Search Fayette County Booking Records
The Fayette County inmate search tool lets you look up people booked into the county jail. Search by name to find current inmates, their charges, and custody status.
This is the fastest way to check on a recent booking in Fayette County.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Fayette County booking records are public. Arrest information must be released within 72 hours of a booking. The first 50 pages are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each. Five business days is the standard response time.
For statewide searches, the Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search covers people in state prison. VINE Link lets you track custody changes for free and get alerts when an inmate's status changes in Fayette County.
Fayette County Booking Record Laws
Under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630), felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests in Fayette County must be reported to the Illinois State Police. Booking data feeds into the statewide criminal history system at the ISP Bureau of Identification.
The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what conviction information the public can get at the state level. But local booking records from the Fayette County Sheriff fall under FOIA. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Public Access Counselor at the Illinois Attorney General's office at (217) 782-1396.
Fayette County Jail Visitation
Visitation at the Fayette County Jail uses the HomeWav video system for phone and video visits. You must be at least 18 years old to visit. Register through HomeWav to schedule a session. In-person visitors enter through the courthouse main entrance, not the south door (that is for law enforcement only).
Commissary deposits for inmates at the Fayette County Jail go through JailATM deposits. This is the approved system for adding money to an inmate's account.
The courthouse in Vandalia has strict security rules that apply when you visit. No firearms, ammunition, knives, mace, pepper spray, glass items, tools, heavy chains, or electronics (cell phones, computers, tablets, cameras) are allowed inside. No food or drinks from outside. Biker or gang jackets with flags or symbols are not permitted. There is also a dress code: no cut-off pants, tank tops, halter tops, mesh shirts, offensive logos, short skirts, short shorts, or pajama pants.
Note: Print any important information before you arrive at the Fayette County Courthouse since electronics are not allowed inside.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Fayette County in south-central Illinois. If an arrest happened near a county line, check the arresting agency on the record.