Find Greene County 24 Hour Booking

Greene County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Greene County Sheriff's Office at 403 Seventh Street in Carrollton, Illinois. The county has about 11,683 residents. The county jail was built in 1974 and had major renovations done in 2024. It has 21 beds and an average daily population of 13 inmates. The facility houses people charged with felonies, misdemeanors, sentenced inmates, and other cases. If you need to check on a recent booking, call the sheriff's office at (217) 942-6901. Booking records capture each person's name, charges, bond, and intake date.

Greene County Sheriff Booking Records

The Greene County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of Greene County by creating a safe environment. The office acts with integrity to reduce fear and crime while treating all people with respect, compassion, and fairness. The sheriff and chief deputy manage the jail facility with the help of 4 full-time correctional officers, 4 full-time tele-communicators, and several part-time employees.

The Greene County Sheriff's Office page has details about the department, contact information, and links to resources like the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

The statewide DOC database is a useful resource for finding people who have been transferred from Greene County to state prison.

The Greene County Jail sits at 403 Seventh Street in Carrollton. The current facility was constructed in 1974 and went through a big renovation in 2024. With 21 beds and an average of 13 inmates per day, it is a small operation compared to larger Illinois counties. But it still runs booking around the clock. When someone gets arrested at any hour, jail staff process them right away.

Search Greene County Arrest Records

Greene County does not have an online inmate roster or booking search tool. Phone is the best way to check on a booking. Call (217) 942-6901 and staff can confirm if someone is in custody. They can also share charges and bond information.

Visiting hours at the Greene County Jail are Tuesday from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM. These hours can be adjusted, rescheduled, or cancelled depending on the demands placed on the facility and staff. Plan ahead and call first to make sure visits are happening that day.

The sheriff's office serves summons and notices for the Greene County Circuit Court. For civil cases or cases served for someone other than a county office, the sheriff collects a service fee in advance. This is separate from booking record requests, which fall under FOIA.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Greene County booking records are public. Submit a written request to the sheriff's office. The first 50 pages are free and extra pages cost 15 cents each. The response time is five business days.

Note: Greene County Jail visiting hours may change without notice based on facility needs.

Booking Laws in Greene County

The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Greene County to report all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. This data feeds into the statewide criminal history system at the ISP Bureau of Identification. Every serious arrest at the Greene County Jail goes into this bigger database. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) governs state-level conviction data separately.

The Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search covers anyone from Greene County sentenced to state prison. Search by name or IDOC number. The IDOC phone is 217-558-2200. The VINE Link system also covers Greene County. Sign up for free alerts about custody changes by phone, email, or text in over 200 languages.

The Illinois State Police Sex Offender Registry lets you check for registered sex offenders in Greene County. This database is linked from the sheriff's office page and is free to use.

Nearby Counties

Greene County borders these counties in west-central Illinois. Check nearby booking records if you are not sure where an arrest took place.