Peoria County 24 Hour Booking
Peoria County 24 hour booking records are kept by the Peoria County Sheriff's Office at the jail on North Maxwell Road. The county has a population of about 179,645 and sits in central Illinois along the Illinois River. When someone is arrested in Peoria County, the booking record logs their name, charges, bond, and custody status. The sheriff's corrections division is the largest part of the office, and it handles all jail intake and record keeping. You can look up current inmates and recent bookings on the sheriff's website, or call the inmate information line to check on someone in custody. These records are public under Illinois law.
Peoria County Booking Quick Facts
Peoria County Sheriff Booking Records
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 301 N. Maxwell Road in Peoria, IL 61604. The corrections division is the largest part of the sheriff's office. It handles all bookings, releases, and inmate care. When someone gets booked in Peoria County, staff create a record with the person's full name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the agency that made the arrest. These booking records stay on file and are available to the public.
The Peoria County Jail and Inmate Information page is the main place to look up current inmates and booking details.
This page links to the inmate search tool and other jail services for Peoria County.
Family and friends who suspect a loved one may be in custody can also call the inmate information line at (309) 697-7841. The phone line can give you basic booking details like charges and bond. For records requests, contact the records manager at clotz@peoriacounty.org. That email also handles U-Visa and T-Visa certification requests in Peoria County.
| Jail Address | 301 N. Maxwell Road, Peoria, IL 61604 |
|---|---|
| Inmate Info Line | (309) 697-7841 |
| Records Manager | clotz@peoriacounty.org |
Search Peoria County Booking Records
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office discontinued the Daily Commitment Report on December 28, 2018. Before that date, the sheriff posted a daily list of new bookings. Jail records still remain available online through the Sheriff's Office Records Page, but the format changed. You can search by name to find current inmates at the Peoria County Jail.
The Peoria County Corrections Division page covers the jail operations and booking process in more detail.
The corrections page explains how bookings are handled and what to expect during the intake process.
The sheriff's office publishes a variety of information on their website including jail inmate information, crime mapping by type and date, sex offender lookup, outstanding warrants, and more. The Public Information page has links to many of these tools. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), booking records are public documents. Section 2.15 of the act says agencies must release arrest information within 72 hours. This includes the person's name, age, charges, and custody status.
Note: The daily commitment report was discontinued in 2018 but individual jail records are still searchable online through Peoria County.
Peoria County Jail Booking Process
When someone is brought to the Peoria County Jail, staff process them through central booking. The booking record captures personal details, charges, and the arresting agency. Staff take a booking photo and fingerprints. They assign a housing unit based on factors like gender, charge type, and classification level. Bond is set based on the charges and any warrants.
The Peoria County government website is the main portal for all county services and public records.
You can reach the sheriff's office and jail pages from this central county website.
Commissary at the Peoria County Jail is held once per week on Thursday. You must deposit money before 2:00 PM on the Sunday before the order week. For phone accounts, the jail uses GTL. You can set up a prepaid phone account by calling 1-800-483-8314 or through the GTL website. Family members can also bring personal items for inmates. Males can get three pairs of boxers or briefs per month. Females can get three bras and three panties per month. All items must be in original packaging and unopened. No buttons, snaps, or under wires are allowed on any clothing items.
Booking Record Laws in Peoria County
Illinois law provides a clear framework for public access to booking records in Peoria County. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to be reported to the Illinois State Police. Booking data from Peoria County feeds into the statewide criminal history database run by the ISP Bureau of Identification.
The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) controls what conviction data is available at the state level. Local booking records from the Peoria County Sheriff fall under FOIA instead. The first 50 pages of records are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each. Agencies have five business days to respond to a request.
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office website provides additional information about records and booking services.
This site links to records, warrants, and other sheriff services in Peoria County.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, the sheriff cannot post mugshots on social media for minor offenses. Petty offenses and Class B or C misdemeanors are protected. Standard booking records with names, charges, and custody status remain public though. VINE service is available for crime victims who want alerts about custody changes in Peoria County. Call (866) 566-8439 or visit vinelink.com to register.
For your own criminal history from Peoria County arrests, use the ISP Bureau of Identification to request a transcript. The Access and Review process is free through the ISP. Fingerprint vendors may charge their own fee.
Note: FOIA requests to the Peoria County Sheriff must be in writing and the office has five business days to respond under state law.
Cities in Peoria County
Peoria County has several cities and towns. All arrests in these areas get booked through the Peoria County Sheriff's Office or the local police department. Below is the major city in Peoria County that has its own page.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Peoria County. If you are not sure which county handles a booking, check the arresting agency and the address where the arrest took place.