Search Moultrie County Booking
Moultrie County 24 hour booking records are handled by the Moultrie County Sheriff's Office at 1505 West Hagerman Road in Sullivan, Illinois. Sheriff Gary Carroll runs the office and the county jail, which has a capacity of 56 inmates. The county has a population of about 14,424. When someone is arrested in Moultrie County, the booking creates a record with their name, charges, bond amount, and other key data. Call (217) 728-4386 for booking questions. A local newspaper also publishes a jail report with recent booking data.
Moultrie County Booking Quick Facts
Moultrie County Sheriff Booking Records
The Moultrie County Sheriff's Office processes all bookings at the county jail in Sullivan. Sheriff Gary Carroll oversees the facility, which holds up to 56 inmates. The jail runs 24 hours a day. Each booking record includes the person's full name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and bond details. Call (217) 728-4386 to ask about someone in custody.
The Moultrie County Sheriff's page on the county website provides department contact info and services.
The sheriff's page lists the office address, phone number, and jail details.
| Address | 1505 W. Hagerman Rd., Sullivan, IL 61951 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (217) 728-4386 |
| Sheriff | Gary Carroll |
| Jail Capacity | 56 inmates |
Search Moultrie County Booking Data
The Moultrie County jail report published by the News Progress newspaper lists recent bookings and jail activity.
The jail report provides names, charges, and booking dates for recent arrests in Moultrie County.
For the most current booking information, call the sheriff's office at (217) 728-4386. They can tell you if someone is in custody and share basic booking details. The jail report from the newspaper is also a good source, though it may not update in real time.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Moultrie County booking records are public. Section 2.15 requires agencies to release arrest data within 72 hours. This includes name, age, charges, arrest time, and custody status. You can file a FOIA request for records not available by phone or through the newspaper. The first 50 pages are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each.
Moultrie County Booking Record Laws
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests in Moultrie County to be reported to the Illinois State Police. This data goes into the statewide criminal history database run by the ISP Bureau of Identification. Section 5.2 describes what gets collected and how long data stays in the system.
The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what conviction data the public can get from the state. Local booking records from the Moultrie County Sheriff fall under FOIA rules. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, the county cannot post mugshots on social media for petty offenses and Class B or C misdemeanors. Standard booking records stay public.
Bond is available at the Moultrie County Jail. Cash and money orders are common payment methods. Check with the jail staff about other options. Release processing takes time after bond is paid. It can be several hours before the person walks out.
VINE alerts are available for Moultrie County. Crime victims can sign up to get updates about custody changes. Call (866) 566-8439 to register. For your own criminal history, the ISP Bureau of Identification offers a free Access and Review process. The Illinois Department of Corrections search covers inmates transferred from Moultrie County to state prison.
A CHIRP name-based search through the ISP costs $16 for a paper copy or $10 for electronic results. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, people with old Moultrie County booking records may be able to get them sealed or expunged. Cases that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or completed supervision can qualify. The Moultrie County Circuit Clerk in Sullivan handles sealing and expungement petitions. Filing fees apply, but fee waivers are available for those who qualify. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest data must be released within 72 hours. This covers the name, age, charges, and custody status of anyone booked in Moultrie County. The first 50 pages of any FOIA response from the sheriff are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each.
Nearby Counties
Moultrie County sits in east-central Illinois and borders several other counties. Check the arresting agency on any booking record to see which county processed the arrest.