Lee County 24 Hour Booking Records
Lee County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Lee County Sheriff's Office in Dixon, Illinois. This county sits in north-central Illinois with a population of about 33,869 people. When someone gets arrested in Lee County, the jail logs their name, charges, booking number, and custody status. You can look up current inmates through the sheriff's office website or by calling (815) 284-6633 directly. The Lee County Jail at 309 S. Galena Ave. in Dixon handles all bookings around the clock. Inmate lists are posted as PDF documents and show booking numbers alongside each name. If you need recent booking records from Lee County, there are a few ways to search.
Lee County 24 Hour Booking Quick Facts
Lee County Sheriff Booking Records
The Lee County Sheriff's Office runs all booking operations for the county jail in Dixon. The jail sits at 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. When law enforcement brings someone in, the booking process starts right away. Staff records the person's name, date of birth, charges, and assigns a booking number. This data goes into the system and stays on file even after release.
The Lee County Jail page on the county website has details about the jail and current booking procedures.
This page covers visitation rules, phone services, and how to find someone who has been booked.
Lee County uses Combined Public Communications for its inmate phone system and video visitation. If you have questions about those services, the toll-free customer service line is 866-340-7879. The jail also uses InmateSales.com for scheduling on-site and remote video visits. On-site visits happen on Saturday or Sunday from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. You must schedule at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remote video visits run seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, with breaks from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
| Address | 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (815) 284-6633 |
| Circuit Clerk | Amy Johnson - (815) 284-5234 |
| Visitation | Saturday or Sunday (schedule 24 hours in advance) |
Search Lee County Booking Records
The quickest way to check Lee County 24 hour booking data is through the current inmate list. The Lee County inmate list shows booking numbers and names of people held at the jail. This PDF document gets updated as bookings change. Each entry shows the person's last name, first name, and booking number in a format like "BACA, RAY A. 25LJ-0832."
The Lee County government portal also links to jail information and other county services.
Use the county website to find direct links to the sheriff's office and jail pages.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), booking records in Lee County are public. Section 2.15 requires law enforcement to release arrest information within 72 hours of booking. This includes the person's name, age, charges, time of arrest, and whether they are still in custody. You can file a FOIA request with the Lee County Sheriff's Office if the records you need are not on the website.
If your search on the Lee County inmate list comes up empty, the person may have been released or transferred. Try calling the sheriff's office at (815) 284-6633 for help. They can check past booking records by name or date.
Note: The inmate list PDF shows current inmates only and does not include people who have already been released from Lee County custody.
Lee County Booking Record Access
Every booking at the Lee County Jail creates a record that includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, and booking number. These 24 hour booking records stay on file with the sheriff's office. Under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630), felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests in Lee County must be reported to the Illinois State Police. That means Lee County booking data feeds into the statewide criminal history database kept by the ISP Bureau of Identification.
The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) controls what conviction data the public can get from the state level. But local booking records from the Lee County Sheriff are handled under FOIA rules. The first 50 pages of any FOIA request are free. After that, extra pages cost 15 cents each. The sheriff's office has five business days to respond to your request.
Lee County booking records are useful for checking on recent arrests, confirming custody status, and finding booking numbers. Whether you need the information for legal reasons or personal safety, the jail staff can point you in the right direction. Walk-in requests are taken at 309 S. Galena Ave. in Dixon during normal business hours.
Lee County Jail Visitation Rules
Visitors at the Lee County Jail must follow specific rules. You need to schedule your visit at least 24 hours in advance through InmateSales.com. Select "On-Site Visit" when you create your booking. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time. A valid photo ID is required for all visitors. No one under 18 can visit without a parent or legal guardian present.
Each person in custody at the Lee County Jail gets one on-site visit per weekend. You pick either Saturday or Sunday, not both. The visiting window runs from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM and again from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. You can also schedule visits up to three weeks in advance. Remote video visitation is available seven days a week for those who cannot come in person. You will need to create an account with Combined Public Communications first.
Note: The Lee County Jail does not allow walk-in visits. All visits must be scheduled through the online system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lee County. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check the arresting agency on the record or the address where the arrest took place.