Find Pike County 24 Hour Booking
Pike County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Pike County Sheriff's Office at 100 East Washington Street in Pittsfield, Illinois. The county has about 14,469 residents and sits in the western part of the state along the Mississippi River corridor. All arrests in Pike County go through the county jail for processing. Booking records capture the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the agency that made the arrest. To ask about a recent booking, call the sheriff's office at (217) 285-5011 or send a fax to (217) 285-5135.
Pike County Booking Quick Facts
Pike County Sheriff Booking Records
The Pike County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement and jail operations for the county. The office is located at 100 East Washington Street in Pittsfield, which is the county seat. The jail processes new bookings around the clock. When someone gets arrested, staff create a booking record that includes their full name, physical description, charges, bond information, and arresting officer details. These records stay on file permanently at the sheriff's office.
The Pike County government website provides information about county offices, departments, and services.
Visit this site for contact details and links to county resources.
Pike County does not have an online inmate search tool. This is typical for smaller Illinois counties. To check on someone who may have been booked, call the sheriff's office at (217) 285-5011. Staff can confirm custody status, share charges, and give bond information over the phone. The office fax number is (217) 285-5135 for written requests.
| Address | 100 E. Washington St., Pittsfield, IL 62363 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (217) 285-5011 |
| Fax | (217) 285-5135 |
Search Pike County Arrest Records
The Illinois Sheriffs' Association maintains a directory of sheriff's offices across the state, including Pike County's contact details and basic office information.
Use this resource to confirm sheriff's office contact details.
For people who have moved from the Pike County Jail into the state prison system, the Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search is the place to look. Search by name or IDOC number. The database covers state prisoners only. It does not include people held on local charges at the county jail. The IDOC public phone is 217-558-2200.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Pike County booking records are public documents that anyone can request. Put your request in writing and send it to the sheriff's office. The first 50 pages are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each. The office has five business days to respond. If your request gets denied, you have the right to appeal to the Public Access Counselor in the Illinois Attorney General's office.
Pike County Booking Record Laws
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Pike County to report all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. This data enters the statewide criminal history system run by the ISP Bureau of Identification. Every serious arrest in Pike County feeds into this larger state database, making the information available to law enforcement agencies statewide.
The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) sets separate rules for how the public can access conviction data at the state level. Local booking records from Pike County are governed by the Freedom of Information Act instead. You don't need a reason to request booking records. Just submit a written request.
The VINE Link notification system covers Pike County. This is a free service that runs 24 hours a day. Register for custody change alerts by phone, email, or text. The system supports over 200 languages and is available to anyone, though crime victims use it most often. Call 1-866-277-7477 if you need help signing up.
For your own criminal history from Pike County arrests, the ISP Access and Review transcript is free. A CHIRP name-based search costs $16 for paper or $10 electronic. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, old Pike County booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement if the case ended in dismissal or acquittal.
Note: Pike County booking records are public under Illinois FOIA law regardless of the type of charges.
Nearby Counties
Pike County borders these counties in western Illinois. If you are not sure where a booking took place, check the adjacent counties.