Search Logan County 24 Hour Booking

Logan County 24 hour booking records come from the Logan County Jail at the Safety Complex on 911 Pekin Street in Lincoln, Illinois. The jail holds up to 53 inmates and runs 24 hours a day with correctional staff on site at all times. This county has a population of about 27,713. When someone gets arrested in Logan County, the jail logs their name, charges, bond details, and assigns a booking record. You can call 217-735-2610 to ask about current inmates. The county also recommends using VINE Link for inmate searches. If you need to find someone who was booked recently in Logan County, there are several ways to check.

Logan County Jail Booking Records

The Logan County Jail is part of the Logan County Safety Complex at 911 Pekin Street in Lincoln. Jail Administrator Rod Boyd oversees daily operations. The facility can hold 53 inmates and is staffed by correctional officers around the clock. People booked into the Logan County Jail are either waiting for bond or trial, serving a sentence, or being held for another agency.

The Logan County Jail page has details about the facility, visitation, and how to send mail to inmates.

The county website is the main source for jail policies and contact details for the Logan County booking department.

Each booking at the Logan County Jail creates a record that includes the person's full name, date of birth, charges, and custody status. These records are public under Illinois law. The jail phone number is 217-735-2610, and staff can answer basic questions about who is currently booked.

Look Up Logan County Booking Data

The Logan County Jail recommends VINE Link as the primary way to search for inmates. VINE is a free service that lets you look up custody status and sign up for alerts when that status changes. You can register online or call (866) 566-8439. This is the method the county itself points people to for finding someone who has been booked.

You can also call the jail directly at 217-735-2610. Give the staff the person's name and date of birth. They can tell you if the person is in custody and what the charges are. For records that go further back, submit a FOIA request to the sheriff's office.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Logan County booking records are public. Section 2.15 requires arrest information to be released within 72 hours. The first 50 pages are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each. The Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search is another option for people who have been sent to state prison from Logan County.

Note: Correctional staff at the Logan County Jail will not relay messages to inmates. You must use the approved visitation or phone systems.

Logan County Arrest Record Laws

Illinois law requires Logan County to report certain arrests to the state. Under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630), all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests go to the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification. Logan County booking data feeds into the statewide criminal history system.

The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits public access to conviction data at the state level. Local booking records from the Logan County Jail fall under FOIA. Five business days is the standard response time. If denied, you can appeal to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor.

Logan County Jail Visitation

Inmates at the Logan County Jail get one 30-minute visit per week. In-person visiting hours are Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Thursday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. You must call 217-735-2610 between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the day you want to visit to schedule your time. All visitors need to be on the inmate's approved list.

Video visitation is also available at the Logan County Jail. Each session lasts 20 minutes and costs $7.00. Video visits run from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM daily. Schedule these at InmateSales.com. Cell phones and electronic devices are not allowed during in-person visits, and visitors are subject to search on jail property.

To add money to an inmate's commissary account, use JailATM.com or the Stellar Teller kiosk in the jail lobby. Mail should be sent to the inmate's full name, C/O Logan County Jail, 911 Pekin St., Lincoln, IL 62656. The jail accepts cashier's checks, money orders, and certified checks. Personal checks and cash are sent back to the sender.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Logan County in central Illinois. Check which agency made the arrest if you are looking for a booking in the wrong county.