Chicago Arrest Records | Search Arrests & Police Reports Online

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Chicago, Illinois · CPD arrests, Cook County custody, reports, court cases and record clearing

Find a Chicago Arrest and Verify What Happened Next

Start with the Chicago Police adult-arrest search, check whether the person entered Cook County Jail and then verify the filed criminal case. This guide explains every important step in-page: police reports, current custody, court disposition, pretrial release, jail visits, mail, calls, money, legal help, record corrections and expungement.
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Arrest is not conviction. The CPD page shows adult arrest information entered by police. Prosecutors can reject, replace or amend the allegation, and the court may dismiss the case or find the defendant not guilty.
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Complete these four actions first

1 Call the free lawyer hotline844-817-4448 operates 24/7 throughout Chicago and Cook County.
2 Confirm the police stationProvide the full name, age, approximate arrest time and CPD district when known.
3 Check jail processingCook County locator results can take approximately four to six hours after booking.
4 Save every numberRecord the CPD report number, central booking number, jail booking number and court case number.
Copy-ready instruction for the arrested person: “Tell the police you want to remain silent and want a lawyer. Do not discuss the incident on a personal phone call.”
CPD start datePublic adult arrests begin January 1, 2014.
Age coverageThe public CPD search is for adults age 18 or older.
CPD delayNewest records may take a few days to synchronize.
Jail delayCook County results typically appear 4–6 hours after processing.
Free lawyerCall 844-817-4448 at any hour.
Choose the correct record

One Chicago arrest can create five different records

CHICAGO POLICE Adult arrest entryName, mugshot, age, central booking number, police charges, location, release from CPD and geographic unit. Best for confirming a CPD arrest from 2014 forward.
COOK COUNTY JAIL Current custody recordCook County booking number, photograph, housing information and related court details. Best for answering: Is the person held now?
POLICE RECORDS Arrest or incident reportOfficer narrative, incident details, report number and releasable supplements. Best for answering: What did police report?
COOK COUNTY COURT Criminal caseFiled charges, court dates, warrants, amended counts, dismissal, plea, judgment and sentence. Best for answering: How did the case end?
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE State criminal historyAuthorized name-based inquiries and fingerprint-supported personal Access and Review. Best for a broader Illinois record review.

Go directly to the action you need

Search limitations

What the CPD arrest search includes and excludes

Included

  • Arrests dated January 1, 2014 or later.
  • People age 18 or older when arrested.
  • Arrests made by Chicago Police officers.
  • Name, age and address when publicly displayed.
  • Central booking number.
  • Arrest charges.
  • Arrest date, time and location.
  • Release time from a CPD facility.
  • Police area, district and beat.
  • Mugshot when available.

Excluded

  • CPD arrests before January 1, 2014.
  • Juvenile arrests.
  • Cook County Sheriff’s Police arrests.
  • Illinois State Police arrests.
  • Suburban municipal arrests.
  • Federal arrests.
  • Every Cook County Jail admission.
  • Final criminal court dispositions.
  • Records appropriately removed after expungement.
Insider search tip: A missing CPD result may simply mean another agency made the arrest. Check the arresting agency before assuming that no record exists.
Result decoder

Understand each Chicago arrest and jail field

What the field means, what it does not prove and what to do next
Field Meaning Does not prove Next action
Central booking number A specific Chicago Police arrest-processing event. The final prosecutor charge. Save it for CPD records requests.
Cook County booking ID A specific Cook County Jail admission. Guilt or conviction. Use it for mail, visits and deposits.
Arrest date and time When police recorded the arrest. When the alleged event occurred. Compare it with the incident report.
Arrest location The location entered in the police arrest record. Residence or offense location by itself. Match the report number and incident details.
District, area or beat The CPD geographic assignment related to the arrest. The final courthouse. Use the court case to confirm venue.
Arrest charge An allegation entered during police processing. The prosecutor filed the identical charge. Read the complaint, information or indictment.
CPD release time When the person left a Chicago Police facility. The case was dismissed. Check jail and court status.
Housing division The Cook County Jail unit where the person is assigned. The assignment will remain unchanged. Recheck before visiting or mailing.
Mugshot A photograph associated with arrest or booking. Identity alone, guilt or conviction. Match official numbers and age.
Case status A brief description of the current court stage. How each charge ended. Read the newest entries and disposition.
Wrong-person protection

Verify identity before relying on a record

Full first and last names match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age or date of birth matches
Arrest date matches the known event
Arrest location is consistent
Central booking number matches
Cook County booking number matches
Court case follows the same incident
Minimum verification rule: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a record as belonging to a specific person.
No-result troubleshooting

No Chicago arrest result? Check these causes

The arrest is too recent CPD data can take a few days, and Cook County jail data may take four to six hours after processing.
The arrest predates 2014 The public adult CPD database begins January 1, 2014.
The person was under 18 Juvenile arrests are excluded from the public adult search.
Another agency made the arrest Check Cook County Sheriff’s Police, Illinois State Police, suburban police or federal custody.
The name differs Try maiden names, former surnames, aliases, suffixes and spelling variations.
The person was released quickly The defendant may not have completed a full Cook County Jail booking.
The court filing is new The Clerk states that recent docket entries can take a few days to appear online.
The record is restricted Expunged, juvenile or otherwise confidential records may not appear publicly.
Missing-custody call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], age or date of birth [information]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through Chicago Police in [district or location]. Can you confirm whether the person is still being processed, entered Cook County custody, was released or is listed under another booking number?
Full arrest workflow

What happens after a Chicago arrest?

Police arrest and station processing CPD creates the arrest entry, central booking number and related police records.
Immediate attorney access The arrested person, friend or family member can call the free Public Defender Arrest Hotline.
Release or county transfer The person may leave police custody, appear in court or enter Cook County Jail processing.
First appearance The court addresses counsel, charges, release conditions and any detention request.
Prosecutor filing decision The State’s Attorney can file the police allegation, file a different charge or decline prosecution.
Criminal court proceedings The case can include amended charges, discovery, motions, warrants, plea discussions and trial.
Final disposition Each count may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment or sentence.
Correction or record clearing Wrong information may be challenged, and eligible records may later be expunged or sealed.
Police report request

How to request the Chicago Police arrest narrative

Confirm that CPD created the report Cook County Sheriff, Illinois State Police and suburban reports must be requested from those agencies.
Identify the exact document Ask for the arrest report, original case incident report or named supplemental document.
Use the CPD report number A report number is more precise than requesting every document connected to a name.
Add the central booking number Include it when the request concerns a specific arrest-processing event.
Add the date and location This reduces delays and same-name confusion.
Request electronic delivery Ask for digital copies when available.
Set a cost limit Ask for approval before the request exceeds a specified amount.
Use the correct CPD procedure Follow the current purchase, personal Access and Review or FOIA instructions. Open CPD Police Records and Procedures
Copy-ready CPD request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, original case incident report and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the arrest or incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are CPD report number [number], central booking number [number], Cook County booking 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 withheld or redacted information.
Do not send a broad request when one document will solve the problem. Narrow requests are easier to identify, review and process.
Cook County criminal docket

Find the filed charge and final outcome

The Clerk’s online docket is a brief electronic summary. It is not the official court record, and new information can take several days to appear.
Open the official Cook County case search Use the Clerk’s live system. Search Cook County court cases
Search the case number first A case number is safer than a common-name search.
Otherwise search the legal name Match the birth date, arrest date, courthouse and charges.
Find the complaint or charging document This shows what prosecutors formally filed.
Check amended charges Later filings may add, replace, reduce or dismiss counts.
Read warrant entries chronologically An issued warrant may later be served, recalled, vacated or quashed.
Check every count One count can be dismissed while another produces a plea or conviction.
Locate the final disposition Find the dismissal, acquittal, plea, judgment or sentence.
Use a courthouse terminal for urgent new filings A recent event may be available at the courthouse before it appears online.
Call for the next court date Provide names, aliases, birth date, arrest year and charges. Call 312-603-4641

Chicago criminal court locations

Richard J. Daley Center
50 W. Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602
Criminal Department records and misdemeanor services.
Leighton Criminal Courthouse
2600 S. California Avenue Chicago, IL 60608
Criminal Division felony proceedings.
First Appearance Court
2650 S. California Avenue Room 111 Chicago, IL 60608
Initial release and detention proceedings.
Branches 23 and 29
5555 W. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60639
Branches 35 and 38
727 E. 111th Street Chicago, IL 60628
Branches 43 and 44
3150 W. Flournoy Street Chicago, IL 60612
Official court proof

Review the physical file or get a certified disposition

Review the case file

  • Go to the Criminal Department Court File Request Counter.
  • Location: Daley Center, Room 1006.
  • Bring valid photo identification.
  • Cases filed within the past four years are normally onsite.
  • A file currently in court may be temporarily unavailable.

Get a certified disposition

  • Provide the defendant’s full name.
  • Provide the date of birth.
  • Provide the date of arrest.
  • Chicago cases are handled through the First Municipal District.
  • Suburban cases must be requested from the correct suburban district.
A criminal case file may include arrest reports, complaints, warrants, custody documents, appearances, affidavits, motions, petitions and judicial orders.
Open Criminal Department instructions Review online-docket limitations
Warrant verification

Check a possible Chicago warrant safely

Identify the possible case number Use a prior docket, notice, citation or booking entry.
Search the newest Cook County docket entries Look for warrant issued, served, recalled, vacated or quashed. Search the court docket
Read entries in date order Do not stop at an old warrant-issued line when a later order exists.
Check the correct jurisdiction Chicago, suburban Cook County, another Illinois county and federal courts use separate systems.
Call the Clerk for public case information Use 312-603-4641.
Call the free Arrest Hotline when the warrant concerns you Public Defender attorneys can provide assistance regarding Cook County bench warrants. Call 844-817-4448
Never confront or attempt to detain someone. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed updates can create dangerous mistakes.
QR-code scam warning: The Cook County Clerk warns that it does not send unsolicited payment notices containing QR codes.
Release and detention

Understand Illinois pretrial release after arrest

Illinois eliminated cash bail for the new pretrial system on September 18, 2023. A judge now decides whether the defendant is released, released with conditions or detained under the applicable law.
ReleaseThe court may release the person with an obligation to return and obey conditions.
Supervised releaseConditions may include reporting, location restrictions or electronic monitoring.
Detention requestThe prosecution may request detention in a legally qualifying case.
Legacy bond issueAn older case may still involve previous money-bond paperwork or a refund.

What family members should confirm

Exact criminal case number
First-appearance location and time
Release or detention ruling
Every release condition
Electronic-monitoring instructions
Next court date
Outside warrant or detainer
Whether a legacy bond order applies
Cook County Corrections Customer Service Phone: 773-674-1945 Daily, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Use for discharge, property, court location, trust-fund and appropriate legacy bond questions.
Free police-station attorney

Use the Cook County Public Defender Arrest Hotline

Call 844-817-4448. The hotline operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The arrested person, friend or family member may call.
Call as soon as custody is confirmed Do not wait for the person to reach Cook County Jail.
Provide the full legal name Add the age, police station and approximate arrest time.
Tell the arrested person to request counsel The person should clearly say that they want a lawyer.
Tell the person to remain silent Case details should not be discussed with police or over an ordinary personal call.
Confirm where the attorney will respond The hotline dispatches an attorney to the Chicago or Cook County police station without charge.
Confirm court representation later Police-station assistance does not eliminate the need to identify the attorney appointed in court.
Attorney-payment scam: The Cook County Public Defender does not charge for police-station representation. Do not pay a caller claiming to represent that office.
Open the official Arrest Hotline guide
Victim assistance

Get custody alerts and court-process support

Collect the identifying numbers Have the defendant name, police report number, booking number and court case number.
Register for custody information Use VINE for available custody notifications. Open VINElink
Contact the Victim Witness Unit Ask for court orientation, rights information, safety planning and referrals.
Ask for victim-impact assistance Advocates can provide help preparing a victim-impact statement.
Ask about counseling or financial resources The unit provides guidance and outside-service referrals.
Cook County State’s Attorney Victim Witness Unit 2650 S. California Avenue, 1st Floor Chicago, IL 60608 Phone: 773-674-7200
Open official victim services
Cook County Jail visits

Schedule an in-person or Microsoft Teams visit

Housing controls the correct schedule, entrance and video-visit contact. Always recheck the housing division before making plans.
Find the current housing division Use the locator or automated line. Check current housing
Ask the person to add you to the visit list Family and friends should coordinate with the person in custody.
Use the official visitor page Choose the in-person scheduling action or review family video instructions. Open Cook County visitation
Create a Microsoft Teams account for video visits Use an active email address.
Confirm the housing-specific time Cook County publishes separate schedules for each division and tier.
Bring current government photo identification The identification must match the approved visitor information.
Recheck custody before traveling Release or housing transfer can change the appointment.

Microsoft Teams division phone numbers

Use the number matching the current housing division
Housing Dedicated line Use
Division 2 / 6 Annex 773-674-3745 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Division 3 Annex 773-674-4894 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Division 4 773-674-5713 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Division 5 773-674-0667 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Division 6 773-674-5336 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Cermak 773-674-5761 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Division 8 RTU 773-674-0077 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Division 9 773-674-2295 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Division 10 773-674-7640 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Division 11 773-674-3722 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Division 16 MHTC 773-674-7159 Family Microsoft Teams coordination.
Visitor Information Center Phone: 773-674-8225
Visit rules

Avoid losing Cook County visiting privileges

Identification
  • Bring valid government photo ID.
  • Use accurate visitor information.
  • Confirm minor-supervision requirements.
  • Follow the entrance assigned to the housing division.
Clothing
  • No unduly revealing clothing.
  • No transparent or mesh clothing.
  • No gang symbols.
  • No clothing resembling jail or staff uniforms.
Conduct
  • No drinking or smoking during video visits.
  • No nudity or sexual behavior.
  • No threats, disruption or inappropriate conduct.
  • Follow all staff instructions.
In-person and video visits are subject to monitoring and facility rules. Violations may end the visit and revoke future privileges.
Check the exact housing schedule
Jail mail

Address Cook County Jail mail correctly

Personal mail format Individual in Custody Name Booking Number 2700 S. California Avenue Chicago, IL 60608
Confirm the exact booking name Use the spelling shown in the locator.
Add the booking number Find it online or call 773-674-5245.
Use the Cook County Jail address Do not send ordinary custody mail to a CPD station or courthouse.
Keep contents simple Do not include prohibited property, unidentified substances or unapproved packages.
Do not coat or spray the paper Perfume, cologne, oils and other foreign substances can cause confiscation as contraband.
Appeal returned mail within 10 days Write to the Department of Corrections after receiving the returned-mail notice.
Returned-mail review address
Mail Rejection Cook County Department of Corrections 2700 S. California Avenue Chicago, IL 60608

Common prohibited items

Cash or excessive money orders
Food, candy or tobacco
Medicine or medical supplies
Clothing, jewelry or keys
Credit or identification cards
Stamps, stickers or adhesive tape
Weapons, gang signs or money pictures
Perfume, oil, glue or unknown substances
Review current mail instructions
Calls and messages

Set up Cook County Jail communication

Published ViaPath/GTL rates
Service Published rate Important rule
Local call $0.05 per minute Use the approved prepaid provider.
Illinois intrastate $0.05 per minute Confirm the receiving number is not blocked.
Interstate $0.05 per minute Fund the approved account.
Mexico or Canada $0.08 per minute Check number and provider eligibility.
Other international $0.13 per minute Review international restrictions.
Text sent to custody $0.06 per message Messages are subject to review.
Ordinary calls and messages are not confidential. Attorneys should follow the separate process for registering a non-recordable legal telephone number.
Set up a prepaid call account Set up text messaging
ViaPath friends and family support: 877-650-4249 Call-blocking and refund support: 866-516-0115
Trust fund and commissary

Add money without choosing the wrong account

Cook County publishes a weekly commissary purchase limit of up to $100 for clothing, supplies, toiletries, envelopes, phone cards and supplemental food.
Official Cook County deposit options
Method What you need Rule
Western Union Exact name, booking number and city code CCDOC or COOK COUNTY DEPT CORRECTION Select Illinois.
MoneyGram Exact name, booking number and receive code 1750 Verify the person before paying.
JailATM Exact custody identity and booking number Register through the approved service.
Money order Payable to the person using the exact name and booking number Maximum $100 per money order.
Cashier’s check Payable to the person using the exact name and booking number Maximum $1,000 per cashier’s check.
Lobby kiosk Name and booking number Cash or credit card is accepted at published kiosk locations.
Never mail cash. Cook County does not accept cash through the mail.
Online and telephone funds generally take one to two business days to post. Mailed money orders and cashier’s checks can take up to five business days after receipt.
Trust and Finance Office Phone: 773-674-6864 Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Open complete trust-account instructions
Urgent jail needs

Use the correct Cook County contact path

Medical or mental-health concernCall the automated help line and select the medical or mental-health option. 773-674-5245
Death or serious family emergencyContact Individual in Custody Services for the appropriate notification process. 773-674-1979
Property pickup or dischargeContact Corrections Customer Service before traveling. 773-674-1945
Legal-office questionUse the Corrections Legal Office for an appropriate legal-process inquiry. 773-674-7683
Electronic monitoringUse the dedicated monitoring contact. 877-326-9198
General corrections helpCustomer Service operates daily from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. 773-674-1945
Illinois state custody

Use IDOC only after a state-prison transfer

Use IDOC for

  • A person listed in Illinois state correctional custody.
  • An IDOC number.
  • The current state institution.
  • State-prison mail and visitation routing.

Do not use IDOC alone for

  • A recent CPD arrest.
  • A Cook County Jail detainee.
  • The filed criminal charges.
  • The official judgment.
  • A complete Illinois criminal history.
Search the IDOC number when known A correctional number is safer than a common name.
Otherwise search the full name Compare all displayed identity information.
Record the current facility The assigned institution controls state-prison services.
Return to the Cook County judgment The offender locator is not the official conviction document. Search Illinois state custody
Illinois criminal history

Choose CHIRP or fingerprint Access and Review

CHIRP name-based search

  • Illinois Uniform Conviction Information Act inquiry.
  • Electronic name-based fee: $10.
  • Manual name-based fee: $16.
  • Retrieve the result using the transaction-control number.
  • Name searches carry a same-person risk.
Open CHIRP instructions

Personal Access and Review

  • Used to review your own Illinois criminal history.
  • Requires fingerprints.
  • Available through participating agencies and licensed vendors.
  • ISP processing is free.
  • The fingerprint provider may charge a service fee.
Start Access and Review

Current Illinois State Police fees

Published ISP Bureau of Identification fee schedule
Submission Electronic or Live Scan Manual or paper
UCIA name-based inquiry $10 $16
UCIA fingerprint-card inquiry $15 $20
Applicant state-only check $15 $20
Applicant state and FBI check $27 $32
Access and Review or Record Challenge No ISP charge No ISP charge
Court order to expunge or seal ISP history $60 $60
Use fingerprint-supported Access and Review when identity accuracy matters or when you need to challenge your own state history.
Correct inaccurate information

Fix the source of the error first

Identify which system is wrong Compare CPD, Cook County Jail, the court docket and the ISP transcript.
Save the incorrect entry Record the URL, date, central booking number, jail number and court case number.
Obtain the controlling document Use the correct arrest record, certified disposition, amended judgment or identity document.
Correct the originating agency CPD controls CPD data, the Clerk controls court data and the Sheriff controls jail data.
Complete ISP Access and Review Obtain the fingerprint-supported transcript and Record Challenge form.
Explain the exact correction Identify the wrong entry and provide the corrected information with proof.
Recheck every connected system One agency’s correction may not instantly update every government or private database.
ISP does not charge for Access and Review or Record Challenge processing, although the fingerprint provider may charge.
Correction is not expungement. Correct a record when it is factually wrong. Seek expungement or sealing when the record is accurate but may qualify for legal restriction.
Illinois record clearing

Expunge or seal an eligible Chicago record

Expungement

Eligible police and court records are removed or destroyed according to Illinois law and the court order.

Sealing

The record is restricted from ordinary public access but is not destroyed and remains available to authorized users.
A dismissal does not automatically remove every police, jail, court and state entry. Complete the applicable legal process unless automatic relief has already occurred.

Prepare these records

Chicago RAP sheet
CPD central booking numbers
Cook County case numbers
Certified dispositions
ISP Access and Review when useful
Sentence or supervision completion dates
Current legal name and address
Fee-waiver documents when needed
Obtain the Chicago RAP sheet Use CPD Access and Review at 3510 S. Michigan Avenue.
Use the published Access and Review hours The current Clerk help page lists Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Prepare the current RAP-sheet charge The Clerk currently publishes a $16 CPD RAP-sheet cost for expungement-help preparation.
Get certified dispositions Obtain the official result for every Chicago case.
Check eligibility carefully The result, offense, sentence and waiting period determine the available relief.
Use the revised 2026 statewide forms Illinois Courts approved revised adult forms in June 2026. Download the current Illinois forms
List every required arrest and case Follow the form instructions and attach additional case pages when necessary.
File in Cook County Follow the Clerk’s filing and notice instructions. Open Cook County adult expungement guidance
Request a fee waiver when eligible Do not abandon the filing solely because of the court charge.
Attend the hearing when ordered Bring dispositions, notices and supporting documents.
Keep certified copies of the signed order Use them to verify updates with CPD, the Clerk, the Sheriff, ISP and private reporting companies.
Recheck the public CPD search CPD states that appropriate expunged records are removed from the public adult arrest database.
Adult Expungement Advice Desk Richard J. Daley Center 50 W. Washington Street, Room 1006 Chicago, IL 60602 The current Adult Expungement page publishes Monday and Wednesday hours from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Confirm before traveling.
The Clerk currently publishes an approximate $152.04 Cook County petition filing charge. An eligible person may request a court fee waiver.
Contacts and maps

Chicago arrest, jail and court contact board

Chicago Police Department
3510 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60653
Non-emergency: 312-746-6000
Cook County Jail
2700 S. California Avenue Chicago, IL 60608
773-674-1945
Automated Custody Line773-674-5245 English or Spanish custody information.
Visitor Information Center773-674-8225 Housing and visitor questions.
Cook County Criminal Department
Daley Center, Room 1006 50 W. Washington Street
312-603-4641
Cook County Clerk Main Office
50 W. Washington Street, Suite 1001 Chicago, IL 60602
312-603-5030
Public Defender Arrest Hotline844-817-4448 Free police-station lawyer, 24/7/365.
Victim Witness Unit
2650 S. California Avenue Chicago, IL 60608
773-674-7200

Chicago Police Headquarters map

Cook County Jail and criminal court campus map

Richard J. Daley Center map

Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, housing, courthouse, office hours, visitor approval and required identification.
In-page official detail

What users can solve without opening multiple websites

CPD search rulesAdult-only coverage, 2014 start date, agency limits, searchable fields and synchronization delay.
Cook County custodyFour-to-six-hour posting window, booking verification, housing, visits, mail, calls and trust deposits.
Court verificationDocket limitations, formal-charge workflow, physical file review, certified dispositions and court locations.
Immediate legal helpFree 24/7 Public Defender response at Chicago and Cook County police stations.
Illinois historyCHIRP charges, fingerprint Access and Review, record correction and same-name safeguards.
Record clearingRAP sheet, dispositions, current 2026 forms, filing workflow, help-desk location and fee-waiver option.
Title-related questions

Chicago arrest-record questions answered

How do I search a Chicago Police arrest?Use the official CPD Arrest Record Search. Search the legal name and verify the age, arrest date, location and central booking number.
How far back does the CPD search go?The public CPD adult-arrest search covers qualifying arrests dated January 1, 2014 or later.
Does the CPD search include juvenile arrests?No. The public database covers people who were age 18 or older when arrested.
Does the CPD search include Cook County Sheriff arrests?No. It is limited to Chicago Police arrests and excludes Sheriff, state-police, suburban and federal arrests.
How do I check current Cook County Jail custody?Use the official Individual in Custody Locator or call 773-674-5245.
Why is a recent arrest missing?CPD data can take a few days to synchronize, and Cook County jail results may take four to six hours after booking and processing.
How do I find the final criminal charge?Search the Cook County case and locate the complaint, information, indictment or later amended charging document.
Where can I obtain a certified disposition?For a Chicago case, contact the Criminal Department at the Richard J. Daley Center with the defendant’s name, birth date and arrest date.
How can I review my Illinois criminal record?Use the fingerprint-supported Illinois State Police Access and Review process through a participating agency or licensed fingerprint vendor.
Can a Chicago arrest be removed from public search?An eligible record may be expunged or sealed. CPD states that appropriate expunged records are removed from its public adult-arrest database.
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Chicago Police Department, Cook County Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Illinois State Police or a law firm. Arrest, custody, release, warrant and court information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision. Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Official Chicago, Cook County and Illinois procedures reviewed July 17, 2026.

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