Washington County 24 Hour Booking
Washington County 24 hour booking records are kept by the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 245 North Kaskaskia Street in Nashville, Illinois. Sheriff Ross Schultze leads the department that handles all arrests and detention for this south-central Illinois county of about 13,627 people. The county jail has 25 beds and is located at the same address as the sheriff's office. Washington County is one of the few smaller counties in Illinois that has an online arrests page where you can view recent intake records. Booking data includes the person's name, charges, and time of arrest.
Washington County Booking Quick Facts
Washington County Sheriff Booking Info
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. Sheriff Ross Schultze runs the department from 245 North Kaskaskia Street in Nashville. The office handles patrol, civil process, and jail operations all from this one location. The jail has 25 beds and processes bookings at all hours. When someone is arrested anywhere in Washington County, they get taken to this facility for processing.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office website is the primary online resource for booking and jail information.
The department also has a Facebook page where they post updates.
Getting to the jail is straightforward. From the intersection of Illinois State Routes 127 and 15, go west one block to Court Street. Turn right and head north one block to Kaskaskia Street. The sheriff's office and jail sit on the corner directly north of the rear of the courthouse and east of the Judicial Building.
| Address | 245 N. Kaskaskia Street, Nashville, IL 62263 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Ross Schultze |
| Jail Beds | 25 |
Search Washington County Booking Records
Washington County stands out among small Illinois counties because it has an online resource for viewing recent arrests. The corrections page on the sheriff's website provides information about the jail facility including the address, bed count, and directions.
This page covers all the basics about the Washington County Jail.
The recent arrests intake page shows people who have been booked into the Washington County Jail. This is a useful tool for checking on recent bookings without having to call the office.
Check this page regularly for the latest Washington County booking data.
The jail information FAQ page answers common questions about visitation, bonding, and the booking process at the Washington County Jail.
Review this page before visiting or contacting the jail about a booking.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Washington County booking records are public. Request copies in writing from the sheriff's office. The first 50 pages are free and additional pages cost 15 cents each. The office must respond within five business days. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest data must be released within 72 hours of a booking, including name, age, charges, and arrest time.
Booking Laws in Washington County
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Washington County to report all felony and serious misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police. This keeps the statewide criminal history system current with booking data from the Washington County Jail. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) sets separate rules for state-level conviction data access.
The Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search covers anyone from Washington County sentenced to state prison. The VINE Link system provides free custody change alerts for Washington County inmates. Register for phone, email, or text notifications.
For your own record from a Washington County arrest, 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 Washington County booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement if the case ended in dismissal, acquittal, or after enough time since supervision. The circuit clerk in Nashville handles these petitions. Filing fees apply, but fee waivers are available for people who meet the income limit. Completed supervision cases can also be sealed after enough time passes. Contact the clerk for details on the process and what forms you need to file.
Note: The online arrests intake page may not show bookings from the past few hours due to processing time.
Nearby Counties
Washington County borders these counties in south-central Illinois. Check their booking records if an arrest happened nearby.