Rock Island County 24 Hour Booking
Rock Island County 24 hour booking records come from the sheriff's office and the correctional center in Rock Island, Illinois. The county has a population of about 142,757 and sits along the Mississippi River on the western edge of the state. Sheriff Darren Hart oversees the correctional center, which provides a central booking system for all arrestees in Rock Island County. The jail processes over 10,000 inmates per year. You can search current inmates online or call the correctional center at (309) 558-3606 to check on a booking. These records are public under Illinois law and available to anyone who asks.
Rock Island County Booking Quick Facts
Rock Island County Sheriff Booking
The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office handles 40,000 calls each year for services and warrants. Sheriff Darren Hart has served since 2022, with a term running through 2026. The main office is at 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The correctional center phone number is (309) 558-3606, and the sheriff's main line is (309) 794-1230.
The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office page covers all law enforcement services for the county.
The page links to the correctional center, inmate services, and public safety resources in Rock Island County.
The Rock Island County Correctional Center has a combined capacity of 325 inmates between the jail and justice center. The average daily population is about 260 inmates, and the average length of stay is 7 days. The correctional center uses an inkless, digitized fingerprint system and a computerized mug shot system for all bookings. This means every person booked in Rock Island County gets processed quickly with modern digital records.
| Address | 1317 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 |
|---|---|
| Correctional Center | (309) 558-3606 |
| Sheriff's Office | (309) 794-1230 |
| Fax | (309) 794-9979 |
| Sheriff | Darren Hart (2022-2026) |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
Search Rock Island County Bookings
There are several ways to search for 24 hour booking records in Rock Island County. The Zuercher Portal is a public safety database that shows recent activity in the county. You can search for incidents, arrests, and booking information through this portal.
The Zuercher Portal covers public safety data for all of Rock Island County.
The Rock Island Records inmate search is another tool for finding booking information. You can also use the Inmate Services page on the county website for details about visitation, commissary, and how to reach someone who has been booked into the Rock Island County jail.
The inmate services page explains visitation rules, commissary procedures, and contact options for the Rock Island County Correctional Center.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), booking records are public. Section 2.15 says agencies must release arrest information within 72 hours of a booking. You can file a written FOIA request to the Rock Island County Sheriff for records not available online.
Note: Call (309) 558-3455 to verify visitation dates and times before visiting someone booked in Rock Island County.
Rock Island County Jail Booking
The Rock Island County Correctional Center provides a central booking system for all arrestees in the county. When someone is brought in, staff take fingerprints using the digital system and capture a computerized mug shot. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and housing assignment. The correctional center processes bookings around the clock.
For bonds, you can pay at the Rock Island County Jail. Third-party online payment is also available through GovPayNet, which accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. Commissary slips and money must be paid by 8 PM Sunday for that week's order. iCare packages are available for purchase as well. Each inmate is allowed 5 visitors on their list. Minors do not count toward the total. Visitor changes are allowed on the first day of each month, and you must remove a visitor to add a new one if at maximum.
The correctional center also runs rehabilitation programs. These include behavioral health counselors, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, GED classes, parenting classes, and religious services. All visits are 30 minutes long with a maximum of 4 visitors per session.
Booking Laws for Rock Island County
Illinois law gives the public clear access to booking records in Rock Island 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 Rock Island County goes into the statewide criminal history database at the ISP Bureau of Identification.
The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what conviction data can be released at the state level. Local booking records from the Rock Island County Sheriff fall under FOIA. The first 50 pages are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each. Agencies must respond within five business days. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, the sheriff cannot post mugshots on social media for minor offenses like petty offenses and Class B or C misdemeanors.
For your own criminal history from a Rock Island County arrest, use the ISP Bureau of Identification to request a transcript through the Access and Review process. VINE service is available for crime victims who want alerts about custody changes in Rock Island County.
Note: FOIA requests to Rock Island County must be in writing and the sheriff has five business days to respond under state law.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Rock Island County. If you are not sure which county handles a booking, check the arresting agency and the address where the arrest took place.