Access Hancock County Booking Records
Hancock County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office at 98 Buchanan Street in Carthage, Illinois. Sheriff Travis Duffy leads the department with a command staff that includes Sergeant Joshua Smith, Sergeant Mike Kost, and Sergeant Ryan Dykstra. The county has an online inmate roster you can check at any time. Jail Administrator Kelly Twaddle runs the detention facility. You can call the sheriff's office at 217-357-2115 or email tduffy@hancockcounty-il.gov to ask about booking records. The roster updates as new bookings come in throughout the day.
Hancock County 24 Hour Booking Quick Facts
Hancock County Sheriff Booking Records
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office handles all booking records for arrests made in the county. Sheriff Travis Duffy has built a team that includes three sergeants on the command staff and a dedicated jail team. Jail Administrator Kelly Twaddle oversees the facility with staff members Grant James, Steve Crawford, Chance Briggs, Nicole Johnson, and Trevor Woolson. When someone gets arrested in Hancock County, the booking process starts at the jail on Buchanan Street in Carthage.
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office page has contact information and department details.
This official county page shows the full staff roster and links to jail services.
The jail uses a JailTracker system to manage inmates and booking records. Each record includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, booking date, and other details. The system helps staff keep track of who is in custody and manage the facility.
| Address | 98 Buchanan Street, Carthage, IL 62321 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 217-357-2115 |
| Fax | 217-357-3035 |
| tduffy@hancockcounty-il.gov |
Search Hancock County Booking Data
Hancock County gives you a few ways to find 24 hour booking records. The fastest method is the Hancock County inmate roster, which shows who is currently in custody. You can check names, charges, and booking dates online without making a call. The roster updates regularly as new bookings happen.
The inmate roster lists all current detainees with their booking information.
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office website also has links to jail services and department news.
This site gives you direct access to the inmate roster and other sheriff's office resources.
For state-level searches, the Illinois DOC Inmate Search covers anyone in state prison. The VINE Link system lets you track custody changes and get free alerts when someone is released or transferred. Both tools work for Hancock County and every other county in Illinois.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request booking records from the Hancock County Sheriff. The first 50 pages are free. After that, each page costs 15 cents. Responses come within five business days.
Hancock County Booking Access Laws
Booking records in Hancock County are public under Illinois law. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires felony and serious misdemeanor arrests to be reported to the Illinois State Police. This means Hancock County booking data becomes part of the statewide criminal history database at the ISP Bureau of Identification.
Third-party resources also list Hancock County jail and booking details.
The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) puts limits on conviction data at the state level. Local booking records from the Hancock County Sheriff stay available through FOIA. Section 2.15 says arrest info must be shared within 72 hours of a booking. This covers the person's name, age, charges, and custody status.
The sheriff's office uses social media to share updates about arrests and booking activity in the county.
If you need your own record from a Hancock County arrest, the ISP Bureau of Identification runs an Access and Review process. It is free through the state police. Fingerprint vendors may charge their own fees. For denied FOIA requests, appeal to the Public Access Counselor at the Illinois Attorney General's office.
Note: The online inmate roster shows current inmates only and may not reflect recent releases or transfers from Hancock County.
Cities in Hancock County
Hancock County includes Carthage, Hamilton, Warsaw, and several smaller towns. All arrests across these communities are handled by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for their own page, but every booking goes through the central jail in Carthage.
Nearby Counties
These counties sit next to Hancock County in western Illinois. Check the arrest location to determine which county holds the booking record you need.