Peoria IL Arrest Records Search | Police & Court
Peoria, Illinois · Police arrests, county jail, warrants, criminal court and record clearing
Find a Peoria Arrest and Verify the Police and Court Records
Start with the Peoria County jail-record portal to locate a booking or current custody entry. Then identify whether Peoria Police, the Sheriff or another agency created the arrest report.
Complete the search through the Circuit Clerk so you can verify the filed charges, pretrial decision, dismissal, plea, conviction or sentence instead of relying only on a jail allegation.
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An arrest is not a conviction. A jail record shows that an allegation or legal hold was entered during custody. The State’s Attorney can change or reject charges, and the court can dismiss a case or find the defendant not guilty.
Jail records
Search the official Tyler portal by name.
Inmate line
Call 309-697-7841 to confirm custody.
PPD Records
309-494-8345, weekdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Court records
Smart Search covers criminal cases and hearings.
Expungement filing
Peoria currently lists a $144 filing cost.
Which Peoria record answers your question?
JAIL RECORD
Was the person booked?
Search admission, custody, charge, release and related jail information.
Best starting point for a recent Peoria County detention.
POLICE REPORT
What did officers report?
Request the incident report, arrest report, narrative and releasable supplements.
Send the request to the arresting department.
COURT CASE
What charge was filed?
Review the complaint, information, indictment, hearings and pretrial orders.
The formal court charge may differ from booking.
DISPOSITION
How did the case end?
Find dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment and sentence information.
Order certified proof when required.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
What appears statewide?
Use UCIA for an authorized name search or Access and Review for your own fingerprint-supported history.
Separate from Peoria’s local systems.How to search jail and arrest records
Open the official Peoria County Jail Records Search
The Sheriff links directly to the county’s Tyler Technologies portal.
Open the live jail-record search
Allow JavaScript, cookies and redirects
The portal may not load correctly when browser security blocks these functions.
Start with the last name
Add the first name only when the surname returns too many entries.
Try alternate names
Search maiden names, hyphenated surnames, suffixes, aliases and common spelling variations.
Open every plausible result
One person can have multiple booking events, and several people can share a name.
Match the date of birth
Use age, booking date, case number and identifying information together.
Record the booking and case identifiers
Save every number displayed before moving to another system.
Read every charge and hold
One custody event can include several cases, warrants or agency detainers.
Confirm current custody
Call the Corrections Sergeant Desk at 309-697-7841 when the live status matters.
Continue to the court case
Use the case number in Smart Search to verify the formal charges and outcome.
Peoria County stopped publishing its old Daily Commitment Report in 2018. Current jail information remains available through the online jail-record system and inmate-information line.
Understand the fields before relying on a result
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking or jail record | A specific admission or detention event. | Conviction or final case outcome. | Save the identifier for jail questions. |
| Booking date | When jail intake was recorded. | When the alleged offense occurred. | Compare it with the police incident date. |
| Arresting agency | The department responsible for the arrest. | The jail created the officer narrative. | Request the report from that agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation entered during arrest or intake. | What prosecutors formally filed. | Read the criminal complaint or information. |
| Case number | The associated Peoria County court matter. | The case has reached final judgment. | Enter it in the court portal. |
| Hold or detainer | Another case or agency may control release. | Resolving the local matter causes release. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Release date | When the listed custody event ended. | The charge was dismissed. | Check the court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A booking photograph when available. | Identity alone, prosecution or guilt. | Match birth date and case identifiers. |
Verify the correct person before using the record
Full legal name matches
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Jail identifier matches another record
Court case follows the same incident
Charge dates and descriptions are consistent
Minimum standard: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating the result as belonging to a specific person.
No Peoria arrest or jail record found?
Intake is incomplete
Fingerprinting, medical screening and data entry can delay a new result.
The person was released
Search historical jail records and the court portal rather than only current custody.
The name is different
Try aliases, former names, suffixes, hyphens and shorter search terms.
The arrest occurred outside Peoria County
Search the county where the person was taken into custody.
The person received a citation or summons
Not every criminal case creates continued jail custody.
The person was transferred
Check another Illinois county, IDOC or federal custody.
The portal is blocked
Enable JavaScript and cookies or use a different current browser.
The record is juvenile, sealed or expunged
Legally restricted information may not appear publicly.
Missing-custody call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Known identifiers are jail number [number], police report number [number] and court case number [number]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
What happens after a Peoria arrest?
Police incident and arrest
Peoria Police, the Sheriff, Illinois State Police or another department creates its reports and arrest documents.
Jail intake
Corrections staff record identity, property, charges, medical needs and legal holds.
Pretrial hearing
The court determines whether the person is released, released with conditions or detained.
State’s Attorney review
Prosecutors decide whether to file a misdemeanor, felony or juvenile charge.
Preliminary hearing or grand jury
A felony can proceed through a judicial probable-cause hearing or indictment.
Arraignment and case proceedings
The case can include a plea, discovery, motions, amended charges and trial.
Final disposition
Each count may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another court order.
Custody or supervision
A sentence can involve jail, IDOC, probation, fines, restitution or other conditions.
Correction, expungement or sealing
Incorrect information can be challenged, and qualifying records can follow Illinois relief procedures.
Was the report created by Peoria Police or the Sheriff?
| Situation | Correct office | Useful identifier | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrest inside Peoria by a city officer | Peoria Police Records Unit | PPD report number | Asking the jail for the officer narrative. |
| Arrest by a county deputy | Peoria County Sheriff Records | Sheriff case or incident number | Sending the request to Peoria Police. |
| Illinois State Police arrest | Illinois State Police | ISP report number | Assuming county custody means county police created the report. |
| Current Peoria jail custody | Sheriff Corrections Division | Jail record or booking information | Calling the Circuit Clerk for housing information. |
| Filed charge and final outcome | Peoria County Circuit Clerk | Court case number | Treating the jail charge as the disposition. |
Request a PPD arrest or incident report
Peoria Police Records Unit
600 SW Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61602
Records: 309-494-8345
Police non-emergency: 309-673-4521
Records hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Public lobby: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
600 SW Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61602
Records: 309-494-8345
Police non-emergency: 309-673-4521
Records hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Public lobby: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Confirm Peoria Police created the report
Do not send a Sheriff or Illinois State Police report request to PPD.
Identify the exact record needed
Request the arrest report, incident report, probable-cause material or specified supplements.
Provide the police report number
Also include the full name, date, time and location.
Add the jail and court identifiers
These numbers help staff connect the arrest to the correct event.
Request electronic delivery
This can reduce copying and mailing work.
Set a maximum cost
Ask staff to obtain approval before charges exceed a specified amount.
Submit through JustFOIA
Choose the Police Department request type, complete the description and save the tracking number.
Submit a Peoria Police FOIA request
City of Peoria FOIA charges
| Record service | Published charge | Practical instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Black-and-white copies | First 50 pages free; $0.10 per side after 50 | Ask for electronic delivery when possible. |
| Color copies | $0.50 per side | Request color only when it matters. |
| Record certification | $1 each | Confirm that certification is required. |
| Redacted traffic crash report | $5 | Use the crash-report route instead of an arrest request. |
| Standard response time | Usually within five business days | A lawful extension may apply. |
Copy-ready PPD records request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause documentation and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the event on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include PPD report number [number], Peoria County jail number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount], and identify the basis for any withheld or redacted material.
Request a Peoria County Sheriff arrest report
Peoria County Sheriff Records
301 N. Maxwell Road
Peoria, IL 61604
Records: 309-697-7830
Main: 309-697-8515
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
301 N. Maxwell Road
Peoria, IL 61604
Records: 309-697-7830
Main: 309-697-8515
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Confirm a Sheriff’s deputy created the report
Jail custody alone does not make the Sheriff the arresting agency.
Provide the incident or case number
Include the full name, date, location and type of incident.
Name the documents precisely
Ask for the arrest report, incident narrative and specifically identified supplements.
Use the county FOIA portal when required
Select the Sheriff or appropriate county department.
Submit a Peoria County records request
Request an electronic copy
Electronic county records can often be delivered without ordinary page-copy costs.
Save the request confirmation
Keep the submission number and any payment estimate.
Search the criminal case and court hearings
Open the Peoria County Records Portal
Allow JavaScript and cookies for the court application.
Open the official court-record portal
Select Smart Search
This searches Peoria County court records.
Use the case number when known
Newer case numbers generally contain the four-digit year, two-letter case type and sequence number.
Use the complete name when no case number is known
Compare birth information, filing date and allegations before opening a result.
Select Search Hearings for scheduled events
Enter a date range to locate hearings.
Identify the formal charge
Find the complaint, information or indictment filed by prosecutors.
Read later entries in date order
Charges can be amended, dismissed or replaced.
Find the disposition for each count
Check dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment and sentence separately.
Contact the Criminal Division for missing documents
Provide the case number and exact document requested.
Peoria County Circuit Clerk — Criminal Division
324 Main Street, Room G-22
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-672-6000
Fax: 309-677-6228
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
324 Main Street, Room G-22
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-672-6000
Fax: 309-677-6228
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Peoria criminal case-number examples
Felony
Example format: 2026-CF-000001
Misdemeanor
Example format: 2026-CM-000001
Traffic or DUI
Traffic cases use their own case-type letters and Traffic Division records.
Get the official disposition instead of relying on a docket summary
Criminal complaint or information
Indictment when a grand jury acted
Pretrial release or detention order
Amended charges
Dismissal or acquittal order
Plea and judgment
Sentence order
Certified disposition for official use
Ask the recipient what proof it requires
Determine whether an online docket, ordinary copy or certified disposition is necessary.
Give the Clerk the case number
Add the defendant’s full name and date of birth when available.
Specify the exact document
Avoid requesting the entire file when only the judgment or disposition is needed.
Request electronic delivery when accepted
Ask whether certification requires a paper or sealed copy.
Save the certified result
Use it for background-report disputes, licensing or expungement.
Search and verify a Peoria County warrant
The Sheriff states that its warrant database updates once every 24 hours, is not a complete list and may contain warrants that were recently resolved.
Open the official Sheriff warrant page
Select Search Warrants Online.
Open Peoria County warrant search
Search the full name
Add the date of birth or case number when known.
Compare the physical description
Results can include height, weight, sex and race.
Record the court case number
Use it to read the newest court docket.
Read the order date and listed offense
An older warrant may have later court activity.
Check cash-bond and percentage eligibility fields
These can reflect an older or warrant-specific order and require current verification.
Verify directly before acting
Contact the Sheriff or the Circuit Clerk with the case number.
Never attempt an arrest. Only a peace officer may arrest someone on a warrant. Report information to Peoria County Dispatch at 309-672-6011.
Payment scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or a text-message link. Independently contact the Sheriff or court.
Understand release and detention after a new arrest
Illinois eliminated cash bail on September 18, 2023. In new cases, judges decide whether the accused is released, released under conditions or detained after the required pretrial process.
Release without detention
The court may release the defendant subject to appearing and following court orders.
Conditional release
Conditions can address reporting, contact, location, treatment or monitoring.
Detention petition
The prosecution may request detention when the case meets statutory requirements.
Detention hearing
The judge reviews the legal standard, evidence and arguments from both sides.
What family members should confirm
Correct criminal case number
Date and time of the pretrial hearing
Whether release or detention was ordered
Every release condition
No-contact or location restrictions
Next court date
Any separate warrant or detainer
Assigned defense attorney
Use Peoria bonding instructions only after verification
The Sheriff continues to publish payment instructions for legacy money bonds, existing orders and warrant-related matters. Do not assume a displayed historic bond applies to a new arrest.
| Item | Published information | Required action |
|---|---|---|
| Payment timing | Bonding lobby accepts applicable payments 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | Confirm the order still requires money. |
| Accepted forms | Cash, money order or cashier’s check. | Verify the payee and exact amount. |
| Jail processing fee | $60 per case. | Ask whether additional court fees apply. |
| Failure-to-appear warrant fee | $75 when the statutory fee applies. | Confirm each warrant separately. |
| Credit-card processing | 7% CourtMoney processing fee. | Review the total before authorizing payment. |
| Surety designation | A surety form controls who receives a possible refund after deductions. | Complete it when posting the applicable bond. |
Release-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], jail record [number] and case number [number]. Please confirm whether the current case uses a release or detention order, whether any legacy money bond applies, every warrant and detainer, all processing charges and the steps required before release.
Request the Peoria County Public Defender
Ask for appointed counsel at the first appearance
The court determines whether the defendant qualifies.
Complete the financial information
Provide accurate income, asset and household details.
Confirm that appointment was entered
Calling the office does not itself create representation.
Provide the case and custody numbers
Have the court case, jail information and next hearing date ready.
Do not discuss evidence on personal jail calls
Ordinary telephone calls, messages and visits may be monitored or recorded.
Peoria County Public Defender
Peoria County Courthouse
324 Main Street, Room G4
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-495-4621
Fax: 309-672-6957
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Peoria County Courthouse
324 Main Street, Room G4
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: 309-495-4621
Fax: 309-672-6957
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Get advocacy, court updates and custody alerts
Collect the police and court identifiers
Have the report number, defendant’s name and case number.
Contact Sheriff Victim Services when applicable
The coordinator assists victims of violent crime and their families.
Ask for prosecution and court guidance
Services can include pretrial support, investigation updates and impact-statement help.
Ask about crime-victim compensation
The coordinator can assist with Illinois Attorney General compensation forms.
Register with Illinois VINE
Search custody and court information and choose available notifications.
Register for VINE notifications
Use the State’s Attorney for filed cases
Contact the Victim/Witness Division for court-stage help.
Sheriff Victim Services
Aimee L. Shinall
State’s Attorney
324 Main Street, Room 111
Peoria, IL 61602
Peoria, IL 61602
Family Justice Center
324 Main Street, Room G13
Peoria, IL 61602
Peoria, IL 61602
Illinois VINE
Custody and court notifications.
Register and schedule a personal visit
A detainee is allowed one 20-minute personal visit each week after remaining in custody for at least seven days. Up to three registered people may visit during that period.
Confirm current custody
Recheck the jail record or call 309-697-7841.
Wait until the detainee is eligible
Personal visits begin after at least seven days in custody.
Register every participant
Adults and children must all be registered.
Create a JailATM account
Follow the account prompts before scheduling online.
Open JailATM visitation
Select Peoria County Jail and the detainee
Verify the name before choosing an appointment.
Choose an available onsite time
Visits are first-come, first-served.
Schedule in person when needed
Bring valid identification to the reception desk.
Do not call to change the appointment
Visits are not scheduled, modified or canceled by telephone.
Recheck before traveling
Holidays, weather, lockdowns and operational needs can change availability.
Published onsite visiting hours
| Days | Morning session | Afternoon session | Last start time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | 12:40 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. |
| Saturday | No regular hours published | No regular hours published | Confirm with the jail. |
A person who previously registered in person but did not provide an email may call the reception desk at 309-697-7831 for account setup help.
Avoid a denied or terminated visit
Register every adult and child
Bring valid identification
A minor must remain with a parent or legal guardian
Children cannot be left unattended
Arrive early enough for check-in
Communicate only with the scheduled detainee
Wear nontransparent and nonrevealing clothing
No gang-related or offensive clothing
Remain seated correctly
No food or beverages
No cell-phone or tablet use
No profane or sexually explicit conversation
Visits are monitored and recorded. A violation can end the visit immediately and may suspend the visitor’s privileges temporarily or permanently.
Address Peoria County Jail mail correctly
Personal mail address
Inmate Name
c/o Peoria County Jail
301 N. Maxwell Road
Peoria, IL 61604
Inmate Name
c/o Peoria County Jail
301 N. Maxwell Road
Peoria, IL 61604
Confirm the exact incarcerated name
Use the spelling shown in the official jail system.
Use the Maxwell Road address
Do not mail personal correspondence to Peoria Police or the courthouse.
Send personal letters only by mail
The jail does not accept personal documents as lobby drop-offs.
Do not send cash or personal checks
Money orders and cashier’s checks must be payable to the detainee.
Use authorized sellers for publications
Up to five softcover books or magazines per month may be sent directly by an authorized publisher or distributor.
Do not use third-party marketplace sellers
The Sheriff states that Amazon-purchased books will not be accepted.
Use the separate legal-mail process
Legal mail may be opened only in the detainee’s presence.
Mail that may be rejected
Cash or personal checks
Loose envelopes or stamps
Plastic or metal items
Polaroid photographs
Gang-related material
Sexually explicit material
Security-threatening instructions
Contraband or prohibited substances
Add funds before the weekly commissary cutoff
Commissary is distributed once each week on Thursday. Deposit money before 2:00 p.m. Sunday for the following commissary period.
Confirm the detainee’s identity
Match the full name and jail record before paying.
Create a verified Access Corrections account
An account is now required for both online and Smart Deposit kiosk transactions.
Create an Access Corrections account
Select Peoria County Jail
Verify the correct detainee before entering the amount.
Review the transaction fee
The fee changes according to amount and payment method.
Complete the deposit before Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
A later payment may miss Thursday commissary.
Save the receipt
Keep the name, amount, date and confirmation number.
Published Access Corrections deposit fees
| Deposit amount | Web fee | Phone fee | Kiosk fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01–$19.99 | $4.95 | $6.95 | $4 |
| $20–$99.99 | $7.95 | $9.95 | $4 |
| $100–$199.99 | $9.95 | $11.95 | $4 |
| $200–$300 | $11.95 | $13.95 | $4 |
Set up Peoria County detainee communication
Peoria County Jail transitioned to Inmate Calling Solutions on May 13, 2026. Older GTL instructions should not be used for new telephone funding.
Prepaid telephone account
Funds calls from the detainee to one designated telephone number.
- Create the ICS account.
- Select the correct facility.
- Choose prepaid telephone service.
- Add the receiving number.
- Fund the account and save the receipt.
Debit telephone account
Funds the detainee’s telephone account for calls to permitted numbers.
- Verify the detainee’s identity.
- Select debit telephone funding.
- Review restrictions and fees.
- Submit the payment.
- Keep the confirmation.
ICS family support: 888-506-8407
Personal calls, messages and video visits are not privileged legal communication. Do not discuss evidence, witnesses or defense strategy through ordinary jail services.
Handle medication, clothing and property correctly
Medical needs
- Chronic medications are verified.
- Unopened contacts and contact solution may be left.
- Eyeglasses may be accepted.
- Medical staff are available 24 hours.
- Staff cannot discuss medical details with family because of privacy law.
Approved undergarments
- Three pairs of boxers or briefs per month for males.
- Three bras and three panties per month for females.
- Items must be unopened and in original packaging.
- No buttons, snaps, underwire or hard material.
- Valid identification is required at drop-off.
Trial clothing and property
- Jury-trial clothing is accepted the Monday before trial.
- The drop-off is handled as a clothing exchange.
- A detainee may sign over personal property.
- Cell property is generally released after IDOC sentencing and transfer.
- The selected family member receives notice when property is ready.
Use IDOC only after a state-prison transfer
Use IDOC for
- A person listed in Illinois state correctional custody.
- An IDOC number and current institution.
- State-prison mail and visitation routing.
- Custody following an Illinois prison sentence.
Do not use IDOC alone for
- A recent Peoria County Jail booking.
- The police arrest report.
- The formal criminal charges.
- The certified judgment or complete history.
Search by IDOC number when known
This is more reliable than a common-name search.
Otherwise search the full name
Compare birth and custody information carefully.
Record the current institution
The facility controls state-prison mail and visiting procedures.
Return to the Peoria judgment
IDOC custody does not replace the official court record.
Search Illinois state custody
Choose a UCIA inquiry or personal Access and Review
UCIA background inquiry
- Electronic name-based inquiry: $10.
- Manual name-based inquiry: $16.
- Electronic fingerprint-card inquiry: $15.
- Manual fingerprint-card inquiry: $20.
- A name result is not fingerprint confirmation.
Personal Access and Review
- Used to obtain your own Illinois criminal-history transcript.
- Requires fingerprints.
- ISP does not charge for processing.
- The fingerprint provider may charge for collection.
- The response includes a Record Challenge form.
Choose the correct purpose
Personal review, licensing, employment and public inquiries can use different procedures.
Use Access and Review for your own record
Obtain fingerprints from a participating agency or licensed Live Scan vendor.
Open ISP Access and Review
Use UCIA for an authorized inquiry
Follow ISP’s name-based or fingerprint request instructions.
Open Illinois name-based history instructions
Compare every disposition with the court
Missing or inaccurate outcomes should be corrected with certified proof.
Local Peoria Sheriff fingerprint charges
| Fingerprint service | Local charge | Additional cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ink fingerprint cards | $25 | Any requesting-agency charges are separate. |
| Electronic Access and Review | $30 | ISP processing is listed as no charge. |
| Electronic UCIA | $40 | Confirm whether the local price includes submission. |
| Electronic applicant check | $60 | Use the requesting agency’s exact purpose code. |
Call the Sheriff’s Civil Process office at 309-672-6040 before traveling to confirm electronic fingerprint availability.
Correct an inaccurate arrest or disposition
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the jail record, PPD or Sheriff report, Peoria court case and ISP transcript.
Save the inaccurate result
Record the URL, viewed date, booking details, report number and case number.
Obtain the controlling document
Use a certified dismissal, judgment, amended order or police correction.
Correct the originating source
PPD corrects PPD records; the Sheriff corrects Sheriff records; the court corrects court data.
Complete ISP Access and Review
Obtain the fingerprint-supported transcript and Record Challenge form.
Attach the certified proof
Explain exactly what is inaccurate and what the record should show.
Recheck every connected database
A correction in one system may not automatically update all other government or private reports.
Illinois State Police does not charge for processing Access and Review or a Record Challenge. A local agency or Live Scan vendor may charge for fingerprint collection.
Correction versus record clearing: Correct a record when its facts are wrong. Use expungement or sealing when the information is accurate but legally eligible for restricted access.
Expunge or seal an eligible Peoria arrest record
Expungement
Qualifying police and court records are removed or destroyed according to Illinois law and the court order.
Sealing
The record is hidden from ordinary public access but remains available to legally authorized agencies.
A dismissal does not automatically remove the arrest from every government and private database. The applicable expungement or sealing process must still be completed.
Obtain your complete Illinois history
Use Access and Review when you need to identify all Illinois arrests.
Collect every Peoria case number
Search the court portal and include all eligible cases.
Obtain every final disposition
Determine whether each case ended through dismissal, acquittal, supervision or conviction.
Determine expungement versus sealing
Eligibility depends on the disposition, offense and complete criminal history.
Download the revised 2026 Illinois forms
Illinois courts must accept the approved statewide forms.
Download current Illinois forms
Use the Case List and additional-case pages
Include each arresting agency and court case required by the instructions.
File with the Peoria County Circuit Clerk
Follow the eFile or courthouse instructions.
Open Peoria filing instructions
Pay the filing cost or submit a fee waiver
Peoria currently lists the filing cost as $144.
Attend a hearing when required
Bring the ISP transcript, dispositions and supporting documents.
Keep certified copies of the order
Use them to verify updates with PPD, the Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, ISP and private background companies.
Published government charges
| Item | Published charge | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria court filing | $144 | Fee-waiver forms are available. |
| ISP petition processing | No charge | This is separate from the court filing. |
| ISP court-order processing | $60 | Confirm how the charge is handled in the local filing. |
| Personal Access and Review | No ISP charge | Fingerprint collection can carry a local fee. |
Sealing or expungement does not automatically remove news reports, screenshots or copies lawfully retained by private parties. Verify each government system after processing.
Peoria arrest, jail and court contact board
Peoria Police Department
600 SW Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61602
Peoria, IL 61602
PPD Records Unit
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Peoria County Jail
301 N. Maxwell Road
Peoria, IL 61604
Peoria, IL 61604
Inmate Information
Use to confirm custody.
Sheriff Records
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Circuit Clerk Criminal Division
324 Main Street, Room G-22
Peoria, IL 61602
Peoria, IL 61602
Public Defender
324 Main Street, Room G4
Peoria, IL 61602
Peoria, IL 61602
State’s Attorney
324 Main Street, Room 111
Peoria, IL 61602
Peoria, IL 61602
Peoria Police Department map
Peoria County Jail map
Peoria County Courthouse map
Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, office hours, identification requirements, visitor eligibility, courthouse security and accepted payment methods.
What this Peoria guide solves inside the page
Arrest and jail search
Official portal path, browser requirements, identity matching and no-result troubleshooting.
Police records
PPD and Sheriff routing, contacts, FOIA microsteps, copy fees and request language.
Court verification
Smart Search, hearing search, case-number format, charging documents and certified dispositions.
Jail family services
Visit limits, hours, rules, mail, deposits, commissary, phone, tablets, medical care and property.
Release and legal help
Illinois pretrial rules, warrant warnings, legacy bond instructions and Public Defender access.
State records and relief
ISP fees, Access and Review, correction steps, revised 2026 forms and Peoria expungement costs.
Peoria arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Peoria arrest records?
Open the official Peoria County Jail Records Search, enter the name and verify the birth date, booking information, charges and court case number.
Does Peoria Police publish a daily arrest list?
No single PPD list covers every police arrest. Use the county jail-record portal for bookings and request the police report from PPD.
How do I verify whether someone is still in jail?
Check the online jail record and call the inmate-information line at 309-697-7841 when current status matters.
How do I find the final criminal case result?
Use Smart Search in the Peoria County Records Portal and obtain the disposition or judgment from the Circuit Clerk.
Where do I request a Peoria Police report?
Contact PPD Records at 309-494-8345 or submit a Police Department request through the City of Peoria JustFOIA portal.
How do I search Peoria County warrants?
Use the Sheriff warrant page, then confirm the case through the newest court docket or directly with the Sheriff.
How often can someone receive a jail visit?
After at least seven days in custody, a detainee receives one 20-minute personal visit per week with up to three registered participants.
How do I send inmate mail?
Address it to the inmate, care of Peoria County Jail, 301 N. Maxwell Road, Peoria, IL 61604. Do not mail cash or personal checks.
How much does an Illinois criminal-history search cost?
ISP lists electronic name-based UCIA inquiries at $10 and manual name-based inquiries at $16. Access and Review has no ISP processing fee.
Can a Peoria arrest be expunged or sealed?
Some records qualify for expungement and others for sealing. Peoria currently lists a $144 filing cost, with fee-waiver forms available.
