White County Booking Records
White County 24 hour booking records are processed at the White County Sheriff's Office and jail at 108 North Main Street in Carmi, Illinois. The county has about 13,619 residents and sits in southeastern Illinois near the Wabash River. All arrests in White County go through the county jail for booking. The sheriff's office phone is (618) 382-5321 and the fax number is (618) 382-5794. When someone gets booked, staff create a record with their name, charges, bond details, and intake time. You can call the office to check on recent bookings or request records through the Freedom of Information Act.
White County Booking Quick Facts
White County Sheriff Booking Info
The White County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all booking operations from 108 North Main Street in Carmi. The department manages patrol, civil process, and detention services for the county. When someone is arrested in White County, they are brought to the jail for booking. The booking record captures the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amount, and the agency that made the arrest.
The White County Sheriff's Office website provides information about the department, contact details, and links to resources for the public.
Check this site for the latest department news and contact info.
White County does not run an online inmate search tool. To find out if someone has been booked into the county jail, call the sheriff's office at (618) 382-5321. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody and provide their charges and bond amount. The jail operates around the clock, so someone is always available to answer booking questions.
| Address | 108 N. Main St., Carmi, IL 62821 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (618) 382-5321 |
| Fax | (618) 382-5794 |
Search White County Booking Records
The White County government portal has links to county offices, departments, and general public information.
Use this site to find contact details for other county departments.
For people who have been transferred from the White County Jail to the state prison system, the Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search lets you look up offenders by name or IDOC number. The IDOC public phone is 217-558-2200. Keep in mind this database only covers state prisoners, not anyone held at the county jail on local charges.
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) makes White County booking records public. You can request them in writing from the sheriff's office. The first 50 pages are free. After that, copies cost 15 cents per page. The office must respond within five business days. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
Note: Fax your records request to (618) 382-5794 if you cannot visit the White County Sheriff's Office in person.
White County Booking Record Laws
Illinois state law requires White County to report all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630). This data goes into the statewide criminal history system managed by the ISP Bureau of Identification. Every qualifying arrest in White County becomes part of this larger record system. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) separately controls how the public can access conviction records at the state level.
The VINE Link notification service covers White County. This free system runs 24 hours a day and sends custody change alerts by phone, email, or text message. It supports over 200 languages. Anyone can register for VINE Link alerts, though crime victims use the service most often. Call 1-866-277-7477 if you need help setting up alerts for someone booked in White County.
For your own criminal history from White County arrests, request a transcript through the ISP Bureau of Identification. The state police do not charge for this, but fingerprint vendors may have their own fees. A CHIRP name-based search costs $16 for paper or $10 electronic. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, old White County booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement if the case ended in dismissal or acquittal.
Nearby Counties
White County sits in southeastern Illinois near the Wabash River. Check these neighboring counties if you are looking for a booking that may have happened nearby.