Search Marion County Booking Records
Marion County 24 hour booking records are managed by Sheriff Berkley Hall and the Marion County Sheriff's Office in Salem, Illinois. The county has around 37,000 people and sits in the south-central part of the state. Records of inmates currently held in the Marion County Correctional Facility are public record. You can search them online through the sheriff's website or by using a third-party jail roster tool. This page breaks down all the ways to find Marion County booking data, including phone contacts, online searches, and FOIA requests.
Marion County Booking Quick Facts
Marion County Sheriff Booking Data
Sheriff Berkley Hall runs the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 100 E. Main St. in Salem. The phone number is (618) 548-2141. The office oversees the Marion County Correctional Facility where all local bookings take place. Staff process arrests around the clock and create a booking record for each person brought in. The record captures the full name, date of birth, charges, bond, and the time of arrest.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office website is the main source for all jail and booking information in the county.
The site links to inmate records, jail information, and contact details.
The Marion County inmate records page states clearly that records of inmates currently held in the Marion County Correctional Facility are public record. You can search these records directly through the sheriff's site.
Click through to view current inmates and their booking details.
| Sheriff's Address | 100 E. Main St., Salem, IL 62881 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Phone | (618) 548-2141 |
| Sheriff | Berkley Hall |
| Circuit Clerk | Tiffany Schicker |
| Clerk Phone | (618) 548-3856 |
Search Marion County Booking Online
Marion County offers more online access to booking records than many smaller Illinois counties. The Marion County jail roster shows all current inmates with their booking information, charges, and arrest dates. This third-party tool updates regularly and is the fastest way to check on a recent booking.
The roster lists all current inmates with booking numbers and charge details.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), all booking records in Marion County are public. Section 2.15 requires agencies to release arrest data within 72 hours. The sheriff's office must share names, ages, charges, arrest times, and custody status. You can file a FOIA request for records not available online. The first 50 pages are free and extra pages cost 15 cents each.
Note: The online jail roster shows current inmates only and does not include released or transferred individuals.
Marion County Court Records
Circuit Clerk Tiffany Schicker maintains all court records for Marion County. The clerk's office is at 100 E. Main Street, Room 204, Salem, IL 62881. Call (618) 548-3856 for case inquiries. The Circuit Clerk maintains records for the entire court system and is the official record keeper of all court related documents. The office serves as a source of data for government agencies and the public. Clerk Schicker received the 2024 Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award for her work.
The Marion County Circuit Clerk page has details on court records and filing procedures.
Electronic devices are allowed in the Marion County Courthouse, except on days when a jury trial is in session.
Under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630), felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests from Marion County get reported to the Illinois State Police. This data feeds into the statewide criminal history database. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what conviction data the public can get at the state level. But local booking records remain accessible under FOIA.
State Resources for Marion County
The Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search covers anyone in state prison custody. If a person was booked in Marion County and moved to IDOC, they will appear in this search. The Illinois Courts website provides information about the state court system. Marion County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit.
The Marion County government portal at marioncountyil.gov connects you to all county departments.
Use this site for general county information and department contacts.
The jail information page covers visitation rules, booking procedures, and contact numbers for the Marion County Correctional Facility.
Cities in Marion County
Marion County includes Salem, Centralia (partly), Kinmundy, Sandoval, and other small towns. All arrests in these areas go through the Marion County Sheriff's Office for booking. None of these cities have their own page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties neighbor Marion County. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check the arresting agency on the record.