Search Vermilion County Booking Records
Vermilion County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the Vermilion County Sheriff's Office at 2 E. South Street in Danville, Illinois. Sheriff Patrick Hartshorn leads the office, which operates a jail that can hold up to 420 inmates. The jail is managed by Jail Administrator Colin Osterbur. When someone is booked in Vermilion County, the record captures their name, charges, bond details, and custody status. Booking records are public under Illinois law and can be accessed through several channels including the sheriff's website and FOIA requests.
Vermilion County 24 Hour Booking Quick Facts
Vermilion County Sheriff Booking Records
The Vermilion County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for 24 hour booking records in the county. The office is at 2 E. South Street in Danville, IL 61832. The main phone number is 217-442-4080. For administrative questions, contact Tracy Brown at (217) 442-0384 or email tbrown@vermilionsheriff.org.
The sheriff's website is the starting point for any Vermilion County booking search.
The Vermilion County jail can house up to 420 inmates under the supervision of Jail Administrator Colin Osterbur. This is a large facility for the county's population, which means it handles a significant volume of bookings. Every arrest that results in a jail hold creates a booking record that logs the person's identity, charges, bond, and custody status.
The sheriff's department also provides OffenderWatch for Vermilion County residents. OffenderWatch is the nation's leading registered sex offender management and community notification tool. While not directly related to booking records, it gives the public another way to look up people with criminal histories in the area.
| Address | 2 E. South Street, Danville, IL 61832 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 217-442-4080 |
| Admin Contact | Tracy Brown - (217) 442-0384 |
| Sheriff | Patrick Hartshorn |
| Jail Administrator | Colin Osterbur |
Vermilion County Booking and Visitation
All inmates at the Vermilion County jail have access to visitation through the video visitation program provided by Securus Technologies. Visitors must register an account first before scheduling a visit. The Vermilion County inmate visitation page has details on how to set up video visits with someone who has been booked into the jail.
The visitation page explains how to register and schedule visits with Vermilion County inmates.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Vermilion County booking records are public. Agencies must release arrest information within 72 hours. For records not available online, file a FOIA request with the sheriff's office. The first 50 pages are free, with extra pages at 15 cents each.
The Vermilion County government portal has links to the sheriff, courts, and other departments that maintain public records.
The county portal connects to court records and other public services.
Vermilion County Booking Record Laws
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests in Vermilion County to be reported to the Illinois State Police. This booking data goes into the statewide criminal history database managed by the ISP Bureau of Identification. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) governs what conviction data is available at the state level.
Local booking records from Vermilion County are handled under FOIA. Vermilion County has five business days to respond. If denied, appeal to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor.
Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, people with old Vermilion County booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement. Cases that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or completed supervision can be eligible. A CHIRP name-based search costs $16 for paper or $10 electronic.
Note: Video visitation requires account registration before you can schedule a visit with a booked inmate.
More Vermilion County Resources
For anyone transferred from Vermilion County to state prison, the IDOC inmate search covers all state facilities. VINE Link at vinelink.com provides free custody change alerts. The ISP Access and Review process lets you get your own criminal history transcript from any Illinois arrest, including Vermilion County bookings.
The Vermilion County Circuit Clerk maintains court records tied to booking entries. If you need case dispositions or sentencing details, the clerk's office is where to look. These records complement the booking data kept by the sheriff's office.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Vermilion County. Check the arresting agency on any booking record to confirm which county processed the arrest.