Find Mason County Booking Records
Mason County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the Mason County Sheriff's Office in Havana, Illinois. Sheriff Paul Gann oversees law enforcement for this west-central Illinois county, which has about 12,745 residents. The Mason County Jail does not have an online inmate roster, so you will need to call the sheriff to check on bookings. Each arrest creates a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and arrest details. Records are public under Illinois law, and the sheriff's staff can help with requests by phone, in person, or by mail at the courthouse in Havana.
Mason County Booking Quick Facts
Mason County Sheriff Booking Records
The Mason County Sheriff's Office is at 102 W. Market St. in Havana. The phone number is (309) 543-2231 and the fax is (309) 543-3564. You can also reach the office by email at mcsheriff@grics.net. Sheriff Paul Gann heads the department, which covers all of Mason County. The sheriff's office handles patrol, criminal investigations, court security, and the county jail. Every person arrested in Mason County goes through booking at this facility.
The Mason County government website has links to county offices and services.
You can find contact details for the sheriff and other offices through this site.
A separate sheriff's department website also provides information about the Mason County Sheriff's Office and its services.
This is a direct resource for law enforcement information in Mason County.
| Address | 102 W. Market St., Havana, IL 62644 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (309) 543-2231 |
| Fax | (309) 543-3564 |
| mcsheriff@grics.net | |
| Sheriff | Paul Gann |
Search Mason County 24 Hour Booking
Mason County Jail does not provide an online inmate roster. This means you cannot check who is currently booked through a website. The best way to find out is to call the sheriff's office at (309) 543-2231 and talk to a jail officer. Give them the name of the person you are looking for, and they can tell you if that individual is in custody, what the charges are, and what the bond amount is.
The Mason County government portal has additional information about county services.
The county portal connects you to various offices that may help with records requests.
For people who have been sent to state prison after a Mason County booking, the Illinois DOC Inmate Search is the right tool. It shows current state inmates with their facility, charges, and release dates. The VINE Link notification system tracks custody status changes for Mason County inmates and sends free alerts by phone, email, or text.
If you want to send mail to someone booked at the Mason County Jail, address it to their name at Mason County Jail, 102 W. Market St., Havana, IL 62644. If you want to visit, contact the jail first to make sure your name is on the approved visitor list.
Mason County Booking Record Laws
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) makes booking records from Mason County public. Section 2.15 says arrest information must be shared within 72 hours. This includes the person's name, age, charges, and custody status. You can file a FOIA request with the Mason County Sheriff's Office for written copies of booking records. The first 50 pages are free, and extra pages cost 15 cents each.
The sheriff's office also has a jail information page with details about the facility and procedures.
This page covers visiting rules, mail policies, and how to contact an inmate at the Mason County Jail.
Under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630), all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests from Mason County get reported to the Illinois State Police. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) controls what conviction data is available at the state level. Local booking records from the Mason County Sheriff fall under FOIA rules.
For commissary and bonding, the Mason County Jail works with JailATM for remote deposits.
You can use this site to add money to an inmate's commissary account or post bond remotely.
Note: Call ahead before visiting the Mason County Jail to confirm your name is on the approved visitor list.
Cities in Mason County
Mason County includes Havana, Mason City, and several small towns. None of these meet the population threshold for their own page. All arrests in Mason County are processed through the sheriff's office and jail in Havana.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Mason County. If you are unsure which county handled a booking, check the arresting agency listed on the arrest record.