Illinois Arrest Records Search | Criminal Records

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Illinois statewide guide · County arrests, circuit-court cases, ISP conviction history and fingerprint review

Find an Illinois Arrest, Criminal Case and Verified Final Disposition

Illinois does not operate one public search containing every recent arrest, jail booking, mugshot, warrant and criminal-court outcome.

Start with the county sheriff or arresting police agency, continue to the county circuit clerk and use Illinois State Police records only for the statewide purpose they actually serve.

Find the correct Illinois county court Open Illinois State Police BOI Get your fingerprint record
An arrest is not a conviction. A jail page or police report shows an allegation and custody event. The final legal result must be verified through the circuit clerk and controlling court documents.
No single arrest portal

County sheriffs manage most jail searches.

Public ISP scope

UCIA public access is conviction-focused.

Personal record

Use fingerprint-based Access and Review.

Court outcome

Verify through the county circuit clerk.

Official review

Information checked July 27, 2026.

Start with the record you actually need

Five Illinois systems answer five different questions

COUNTY SHERIFF Is the person in jail?

Find current custody, booking date, charges, bond, housing and release information.

Use the county where the person was booked.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause materials and releasable recordings.

The jail may not own the police narrative.
CIRCUIT CLERK What happened in court?

Find filed charges, hearings, dismissal, supervision, judgment and sentence.

The circuit clerk preserves the official case file.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE What convictions appear statewide?

Use UCIA name or fingerprint conviction-history procedures.

Public ISP access is not a live statewide arrest roster.
ILLINOIS DOC Is the person in state prison?

Search IDOC for individuals committed to state correctional custody.

County jail and IDOC custody are separate.
Reliable search sequence: Identify the county, search the jail, record the arresting agency and booking identifiers, search the circuit clerk and obtain certified proof when the outcome matters.

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Most important Illinois limitation

There is no complete public statewide arrest search

Recent arrest and jail information

  • Maintained by the county sheriff or detention agency.
  • May include mugshot, booking date, allegations and bond.
  • Can change rapidly after court or release processing.
  • May disappear from the current-inmate page after release.

Illinois State Police public history

  • Governed by the Uniform Conviction Information Act.
  • Public dissemination is limited to conviction information.
  • Does not replace county jail or circuit-clerk research.
  • Can be searched by name or fingerprints through approved procedures.
A public ISP “no conviction” response does not prove the person was never arrested. The person may have a pending case, dismissed charge, acquittal, supervision, sealed record, expunged record or an arrest that must be located locally.
Identity protection

Confirm the person before relying on an Illinois result

Full first and last names match
Middle name or initial is consistent
Suffix such as Jr., Sr., II or III matches
Date of birth or age is consistent
Arrest date fits the known event
Booking county fits the location
Arresting agency is consistent
Court case follows the same arrest
Minimum standard: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, contacting an employer, publishing an allegation or treating the record as belonging to a particular person.
Booking-field decoder

What an Illinois jail result does—and does not—prove

Common booking fields and the next verification step
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next step
Booking or jail number A particular jail-intake event or inmate identity. Every allegation became a formal court charge. Use it for jail questions and records requests.
Arrest date When the custody event began. The offense or filing occurred on the same date. Compare the police report and court case.
Arresting agency The department that made or reported the arrest. The jail possesses the incident narrative. Request the report from that agency.
Booking charge An allegation entered during arrest or intake. The State’s Attorney filed the same offense. Find the complaint, information or indictment.
Bond or release amount A displayed release condition for a matter. There are no other holds or conditions. Confirm the latest court order and all cases.
Hold or detainer Another agency or court may control release. Payment of local bond ends custody. Ask which agency owns the hold.
Housing location The displayed facility or unit. The person will remain there. Recheck before visiting or mailing items.
Release date When the jail custody event ended. The case was dismissed or the person was acquitted. Search the court disposition.
Mugshot A photograph created during booking. Guilt or identity by itself. Match birth details and case identifiers.
Search troubleshooting

No Illinois arrest found? Check these causes

Booking is still underway Fingerprinting, medical screening, warrant checks and data entry can delay publication.
The wrong county was searched Search where the person was booked, not where the person lives.
The person was released A current-inmate page may stop showing the person after release.
The name is recorded differently Try former names, alternate spellings, suffixes and aliases.
The person received a citation A criminal or traffic case may proceed without county-jail booking.
The person was transferred Check another county, IDOC or federal custody.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged and protected records may not appear publicly.
The public ISP search is the wrong tool UCIA public results are conviction-focused, not a complete arrest roster.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is processing, held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
Correct record holder

Which Illinois office has the record?

Send each request to the office that created or preserves the record
Record needed Likely custodian Useful identifiers Common mistake
Current county-jail custody County sheriff or detention department Name, birth date and booking number. Calling ISP for current county housing.
Police incident or arrest report Arresting police department, sheriff or ISP unit Report number, date, location and involved names. Requesting the narrative from the circuit clerk.
Criminal court case Circuit clerk in the prosecuting county Case number, name, birth date and filing year. Treating a jail charge as the disposition.
Statewide public conviction history Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification Name and birth information or fingerprints. Expecting every non-conviction arrest.
Personal complete Illinois transcript ISP through Access and Review Your fingerprints and identification. Using a name search to resolve identity confusion.
State-prison custody Illinois Department of Corrections Name, IDOC number or birth information. Searching county jail after state transfer.
Illinois FOIA records request

Request the arrest report from the agency that created it

Identify the arresting agency Use the jail page, citation, property receipt, complaint or probable-cause document.
Find the agency’s official FOIA page Search the official municipal, county or state website for FOIA Officer or Public Records.
Request exact records Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement, identified supplement or specific recording.
Provide identifiers Include the report number, full name, date of birth, incident date, location and booking number.
Request electronic delivery Ask for searchable PDFs or electronic media when available.
Set a reasonable cost limit Ask for a written estimate before fees exceed a stated amount.
Avoid “any and all records” ISP warns that overly broad requests can be burdensome, delayed or denied.
Expect lawful redactions Ongoing investigations, juvenile information, victim details and protected evidence may be withheld.
Copy-ready Illinois FOIA request
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause materials and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include report number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
For Illinois State Police-created records
Email: ISP.FOIA.Officer@illinois.gov
Open the ISP FOIA instructions
ISP states that FOIA responses are generally due within five business days, subject to a lawful extension of five additional business days when more collection, review or redaction time is required.
Case-outcome decoder

Read the final result for every Illinois charge

Common Illinois criminal-case outcomes
Outcome Practical meaning What to verify
Pending The case has not reached a final disposition. Newest docket event and next court date.
Not filed or rejected The prosecutor did not file the arrest allegation in that form. Whether another case or charge was filed.
Dismissed The identified charge ended without conviction. Whether every count was dismissed.
Nolle prosequi The prosecutor declined to continue that charge. Whether the disposition is final and all counts are covered.
Supervision The court imposed conditions without entering a conviction when successfully completed. Completion, termination date and record-relief eligibility.
Acquitted or not guilty The fact finder did not enter a guilty judgment. Whether the result covered every charge.
Convicted A judgment of conviction was entered. Final offense, sentence, appeal and later relief.
Vacated A prior judgment or order was set aside. The replacement disposition and effective order.
Do not stop at “closed.” A closed case may have ended through dismissal, supervision, acquittal, plea or conviction. Read the final entry for each count.
Certified court proof

Order the document that proves the final result

Confirm the correct case Match the defendant name, case number, arrest date and filed offense.
Name the exact document Request the dismissal, supervision order, judgment, sentence, acquittal entry or record-relief order.
Ask whether certification is required Employers, licensing agencies, immigration counsel and ISP record challenges may require certified proof.
Contact the circuit clerk Ask about online ordering, mail, in-person pickup, page fees and certification fees.
Preserve the certified copy Keep both paper and secure digital copies where electronic certification is provided.
Copy and certification charges vary by county. Confirm the total directly with the circuit clerk before paying.
Illinois State Police UCIA

Use ISP for public statewide conviction information

Under the Illinois Uniform Conviction Information Act, the public criminal-history information released by ISP is conviction information. It is not a complete public list of every arrest or dismissed case.

Name-based UCIA inquiry

  • Compares typed identity information.
  • Can return another person with a similar name.
  • Can miss a record because of name variation or data entry.
  • Lower cost than a fingerprint inquiry.

Fingerprint UCIA inquiry

  • Uses fingerprints to confirm identity.
  • Reduces same-name confusion.
  • Requires a licensed Live Scan vendor for electronic Illinois submissions.
  • Vendor charges may be added to the ISP fee.
Decide whether name or fingerprints are appropriate Use fingerprints when identity accuracy is important.
Use the official ISP criminal-history page Open Illinois criminal-history information
For electronic fingerprints, use a licensed Live Scan vendor Confirm that the vendor submits the correct Illinois transaction.
For out-of-state requests, obtain the current UCIA form ISP provides an official form-order process for non-Illinois requesters. Request out-of-state UCIA forms
Compare the response with county court records Verify the conviction, offense and disposition directly with the circuit clerk.
Criminal History Information Response Process

Understand who can use Illinois CHIRP

CHIRP is the electronic name-based criminal-history request system used by Illinois law-enforcement agencies and approved users operating under an ISP User Agreement.
Confirm that you qualify for CHIRP access The login system states that access is limited to law enforcement or users with an ISP agreement.
Obtain the required Illinois Digital ID CHIRP uses authenticated encrypted access.
Follow the ISP registration and troubleshooting guide Use the instructions linked from the official name-based background-check page. Open ISP name-based check guidance
Avoid a period after the middle initial ISP warns that punctuation after a middle initial can cause processing problems.
Save the Transaction Control Number The TCN is required to retrieve the response and request support.
Retrieve the response through CHIRP Enter the TCN in the authenticated system.
A person seeking a one-time personal review should not assume CHIRP is the correct route. ISP directs individuals who want their own complete record to the fingerprint-based Access and Review process.
Current ISP fees

Check the Illinois criminal-history cost before submitting

Selected Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification fees
Request type Manual or paper Electronic or Live Scan Additional note
UCIA name-based inquiry $16 $10 Public conviction-information request.
UCIA fingerprint inquiry $20 $15 A vendor may charge an additional service fee.
State-only applicant check $20 $15 Use the purpose and instructions supplied by the requesting agency.
State and FBI applicant check $32 $27 Eligibility and submission purpose must be confirmed first.
Access and Review No ISP fee No ISP fee The fingerprint provider may charge for taking and transmitting fingerprints.
Record Challenge No ISP fee No ISP fee Certified supporting documents may cost money locally.
ISP processing of entered expungement or sealing order $60 $60 Circuit-court filing and local agency fees are separate.
Verify the current ISP fee schedule
Access and Review

Obtain your own fingerprint-supported Illinois record

Use Access and Review when an employer’s result may belong to another person, a dismissal is missing, an offense is wrong or you need to inspect your full Illinois identity record.
Open the ISP Access and Review instructions Open “What’s on My Record?”
Choose a fingerprint location Use an Illinois law-enforcement agency, correctional facility or licensed fingerprint vendor that performs Access and Review.
Bring valid identification Use the exact legal name and birth information shown on your identification.
State that the purpose is Access and Review Do not accidentally order an unrelated employment or licensing transaction.
Submit fingerprints and identification information The provider forwards the transaction to ISP.
Choose where the response should be mailed ISP can mail it to your residence or the participating facility.
Retrieve facility-delivered results promptly ISP states that an unclaimed facility response may be destroyed 45 days after notification.
Review every arrest cycle Compare arrests, charges and dispositions with certified circuit-court documents.
Use the included Record Challenge form when needed The challenge process is separate from expungement or sealing.
ISP does not charge for processing Access and Review or a Record Challenge. The fingerprinting agency or Live Scan vendor may charge its own service fee.
Record Challenge

Correct inaccurate or incomplete ISP criminal-history data

Obtain the fingerprint-supported transcript Start with Access and Review instead of a public name search.
Mark the exact disputed entry Identify the arrest date, agency, charge, case number and missing or incorrect disposition.
Determine where the error began The arresting agency, State’s Attorney, circuit clerk or correctional agency may have submitted the data.
Obtain certified supporting documents Use a certified dismissal, amended judgment, supervision discharge, acquittal or corrected police document.
Complete the Record Challenge form It is included with the Access and Review transcript.
Explain the correction precisely State what the ISP record says, what it should say and which certified document controls.
Submit the complete packet to ISP Keep copies and proof of delivery.
Review the written ISP response ISP will state what corrective action was taken or explain that no change was made.
Recheck local records too Correcting ISP does not automatically correct a circuit-clerk portal or private background website.
Correction is not expungement. Correction changes information that is factually wrong. Expungement or sealing limits access to an accurate record that qualifies under Illinois law.
Criminal identity theft

Act when another person used your identity during arrest

File an identity-theft police report Save the report number and complete copy.
Request an ISP Access and Review transcript Identify which arrest or case is attached to your identity.
Collect proof of your identity and whereabouts Examples include identification, work records, receipts and witness statements.
Identify the arrest number and agency Record the arrest date, charge and court case containing the false information.
File in the county where the arrest happened Illinois guidance directs victims to the circuit court handling the false record.
Ask the circuit clerk about local identity-theft forms Statewide forms are not currently available for every county.
Request a fee waiver when needed Most court filings can involve a fee unless waived.
Open Illinois criminal identity-theft guidance
Warrant verification

Check the issuing county and newest court entry

Illinois does not provide one complete public statewide warrant portal. County sheriffs, municipalities and courts may maintain separate systems.
Identify the possible issuing county Use the prior case, citation, missed hearing or arrest information.
Search the county sheriff’s official warrant page Not every county publishes one.
Search the circuit-clerk case Look for warrant issued, quashed, recalled, served or returned.
Read the newest docket entry An older warrant entry may no longer be active.
Confirm directly with the court or sheriff Use an independently verified official telephone number.
Contact a lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain surrender, appearance and release procedures.
Never confront or attempt to detain another person. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed system updates can cause serious mistakes.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfer or a payment link sent by text. Independently call the issuing court.
Bond and pretrial release

Use the newest Illinois court order—not an old booking screenshot

Illinois pretrial release decisions are court-controlled. Jail pages may display conditions or custody information, but the newest written court order governs.
Verify the person and booking Match the birth date, jail ID and arrest date.
List every case and hold One case can permit release while another prevents it.
Search the circuit-clerk docket Find the first-appearance and pretrial-release entries.
Read every release condition Conditions can involve no-contact orders, electronic monitoring, travel limits or treatment.
Call the county jail before pickup Court release and jail discharge processing do not occur at the same moment.
Save the written order Do not rely solely on a verbal report or social-media post.
County jail family services

Confirm local visitation, mail, calls and deposit rules

County-jail services that vary across Illinois
Service What to verify locally Common mistake
Visitation Registration, identification, schedule, video provider and dress rules. Traveling before confirming current housing.
Personal mail Exact mailing address, inmate ID, scanning vendor and prohibited items. Sending ordinary mail to the legal-mail address.
Legal mail Attorney-only address and privileged handling process. Discussing case strategy in ordinary mail.
Telephone calls Provider, account type, rates and blocked-number procedures. Assuming ordinary calls are confidential.
Inmate deposits Official provider, inmate ID, fees, daily limits and refund rules. Paying through an unverified social-media contact.
Commissary Eligibility, spending limit and outstanding inmate debt. Assuming all deposited funds are immediately spendable.
Property release Authorization form, ID, pickup location and hours. Arriving without inmate authorization.
Medical concern Facility medical contact and release-of-information rules. Expecting staff to disclose protected clinical details.
Ordinary jail calls, messages, letters and video visits may be monitored or recorded. Do not discuss witnesses, evidence or defense strategy outside privileged attorney communication.
Illinois state-prison search

Use IDOC only after a state commitment or transfer

County jail

  • Usually holds recent arrestees and local pretrial detainees.
  • Search through the county sheriff.
  • Bond, first appearance and local court information are county-based.

Illinois Department of Corrections

  • Holds people committed to state correctional custody.
  • Search through IDOC’s Individual in Custody Search.
  • Does not replace a county booking or pending-case search.
Open IDOC Individual in Custody Search Search Illinois state-prison custody
Use the IDOC number when available It is more precise than a common name.
Otherwise search the full legal name Compare birth information and custody details.
Verify the sentencing county and offense Search the circuit clerk for the controlling judgment.
Use the current IDOC facility rules Mail, visits, calls, money and packages are governed by IDOC rather than the former county jail.
Court-appointed representation

Find the public defender in the correct county

Ask for counsel at the first court appearance Clearly state that the defendant cannot afford private representation.
Complete the county’s financial process Provide accurate income, asset, expense and household information.
Check the docket for appointed counsel The lawyer may appear after the court enters the appointment.
Use the statewide Public Defender Directory Search the county where the criminal case is pending. Find an Illinois county public defender
Provide the case identifiers Have the defendant name, birth date, case number, jail ID and court ready.
Use privileged attorney communication Do not discuss legal strategy on ordinary jail calls or messages.
Victim notification and assistance

Receive custody updates, court help and compensation guidance

Save the police report, booking and court numbers These identifiers help advocates find the correct matter.
Contact the county State’s Attorney victim-witness unit Ask about court dates, protection orders, restitution and victim rights.
Register with Illinois VINE VINE can provide available custody and criminal-case notifications. Register with Illinois VINE
Call VINE for multilingual support Telephone support is available 24 hours a day. Call 866-566-8439
Contact IDOC Victim Services after a state commitment The unit assists victims when the person is under IDOC custody or control. Open IDOC Victim Services
Apply for Crime Victim Compensation when eligible Qualifying expenses can include medical care, counseling, relocation, lost earnings and funeral costs. Open the Illinois compensation program
Illinois Attorney General Crime Victim Assistance Line
800-228-3368
IDOC Victim Services
877-776-0755
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Central Time
The Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program currently provides up to $45,000 for eligible expenses arising from qualifying violent crimes committed on or after August 7, 2022.
Illinois expungement

Erase qualifying arrest and case records through the circuit court

Expungement generally destroys or returns qualifying records and removes the person’s name from official indexes connected with the covered case.
Obtain your complete Illinois record Use ISP Access and Review and collect local police and circuit-clerk records.
List every arrest and case Include the arresting agency, case number, charge and disposition.
Obtain certified dispositions Request proof for dismissed, acquitted, supervised and convicted matters.
Use the current Illinois eligibility worksheet Do not assume every non-conviction or supervision has the same waiting rule. Open Illinois eligibility guidance
Download the current statewide forms Illinois Courts revised the adult expungement and sealing forms in 2026. Download approved Illinois forms
List every agency that holds the record Include police, sheriff, circuit clerk and Illinois State Police.
File in the proper circuit court Follow the instructions for the county connected to the arrest or case.
Request a fee waiver when needed Statewide fee-waiver forms are available for qualifying filers.
Respond to objections and attend a hearing The State’s Attorney, arresting agency or ISP may object.
Obtain certified copies of the signed order Keep permanent copies before records become unavailable.
Verify agency processing Recheck the court, ISP and appropriate private background reports after implementation.
ISP does not charge to file the expungement or sealing petition with ISP, but its current fee schedule lists $60 for processing an entered court order. Circuit-clerk and local agency fees may also apply.
Office of the State Appellate Defender Expungement and Sealing Unit
Toll-free: 866-787-1776
Email: Expungement@osad.state.il.us
Illinois record sealing

Restrict qualifying records without destroying them

Expungement

  • Generally destroys or returns qualifying records.
  • Removes the person’s name from covered official indexes.
  • Often associated with qualifying non-conviction outcomes.
  • Eligibility must be checked across the full record.

Sealing

  • Restricts ordinary public access.
  • Does not destroy the record.
  • Certain government and criminal-justice entities retain access.
  • Many convictions may be considered, but statutory exclusions apply.
Review every conviction and sentence Eligibility can be affected by the offense, sentence and later criminal history.
Check the waiting period Use the current OSAD worksheet rather than an old internet summary.
Use the combined statewide request forms The approved forms allow eligible expungement and sealing requests to be addressed together.
File in each necessary county Records from different counties may require separate local filings or case lists.
Keep the order after processing It is the strongest proof for disputes with private background companies.
Sealing does not make the record invisible to every employer, licensing authority, police agency or court. Review the legal effect for the specific job, license or immigration issue involved.
Minor cannabis records

Verify that an automatically eligible Illinois record was processed

Illinois law required ISP and law-enforcement agencies to automatically expunge qualifying non-conviction minor cannabis records created before June 25, 2019, using phased statutory deadlines.
Request an ISP Access and Review transcript Confirm whether the record still appears on your fingerprint-supported history.
Search the local circuit-clerk case Determine whether court records remain visible.
Confirm that the event meets the statutory definition Penalty enhancements or connection to a violent crime can affect automatic treatment.
Contact the arresting agency and circuit clerk Ask whether each local record was processed.
Use ISP’s cannabis-expungement information Open the ISP minor cannabis FAQs
The final statutory automatic-expungement deadline for older qualifying minor cannabis records was January 1, 2025. A person who still sees an eligible record should verify each agency rather than assuming all connected databases updated correctly.
Statewide contacts and map

Illinois criminal-history, court and victim-service contacts

ISP Bureau of Identification
260 North Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432

815-740-5160

BOI Customer Support

ISP.BOI.Customer.Support@illinois.gov

Background checks, CHIRP and submission status.

ISP Expungement Unit

ISP.Expungement.Unit@illinois.gov

ISP processing questions after court relief.

ISP FOIA Officer

ISP.FOIA.Officer@illinois.gov

Specific ISP-created reports and records.

OSAD Record Relief

866-787-1776

Expungement@osad.state.il.us

Crime Victim Assistance

800-228-3368

Illinois Attorney General statewide assistance.

Illinois VINE

866-566-8439

24-hour custody and case-notification support.

IDOC Victim Services

877-776-0755

Support involving individuals under IDOC control.

Map to Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification

Appointment required: The Bureau of Identification is a restricted-access facility. ISP currently offers appointments Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Call 815-740-5160 before traveling.
10 essential criminal-record attributes

Verify these details in every Illinois arrest search

Ten attributes, the question answered and the best source
Attribute Question answered Best verification source
1. Full legal name Is this the intended person? Booking result plus independent identification.
2. Date of birth Does the birth information match? Booking, circuit-clerk record or fingerprint review.
3. Booking number Which jail-intake event is involved? County sheriff or detention agency.
4. Arresting agency Who owns the police report? Jail profile, complaint or probable-cause document.
5. Arrest date Which arrest cycle should be followed? Booking and arrest report.
6. Booking allegation What charge entered the jail system? County jail record.
7. Filed court charge What did the State’s Attorney prosecute? Complaint, information or indictment.
8. Case number Which court file controls the outcome? Circuit clerk.
9. Final disposition How did each charge end? Certified circuit-court document.
10. Relief status Was the record expunged or sealed? Certified court order and later ISP review.
Official information included on-page

What users can understand before opening an official portal

Arrest and court routing

County identification, jail search, booking fields, identity checks, report requests, circuit-clerk searching and disposition decoding.

ISP criminal-history procedures

UCIA limits, CHIRP access, name and fingerprint fees, Access and Review, Record Challenge and criminal identity theft.

Post-arrest and record relief

Warrants, release, county jail services, IDOC custody, public defense, victim help, expungement, sealing and cannabis records.

Title-related questions

Illinois arrest and criminal-record questions answered

How do I search Illinois arrest records?

Search the county sheriff where the person was booked, then search the circuit clerk where the criminal case was filed.

Is there one statewide Illinois arrest portal?

No. Recent arrests, mugshots, bonds and county-jail information are primarily maintained locally.

What does the ISP public criminal-history search show?

Public ISP access under UCIA is limited to conviction information maintained by the Bureau of Identification.

How much is a UCIA name search?

The current ISP fee is $16 by manual paper form or $10 electronically.

Can anyone use CHIRP?

No. CHIRP access is limited to law-enforcement agencies and users with an ISP User Agreement and authenticated access.

How do I obtain my own complete Illinois record?

Use the fingerprint-based ISP Access and Review process through a participating agency or licensed fingerprint vendor.

How do I find the result of an arrest?

Search the circuit clerk and review the disposition for every filed count.

How do I correct a wrong ISP record?

Obtain Access and Review, collect certified proof and submit the included Record Challenge form.

Can an Illinois arrest be expunged?

Many qualifying non-conviction records may be eligible. Use the current statewide forms and eligibility guidance.

What does sealing do?

Sealing restricts ordinary public access but does not destroy the record or prevent every authorized agency from seeing it.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Illinois State Police, Illinois Courts, a circuit clerk, county sheriff, police department, State’s Attorney, public defender, IDOC, Attorney General or law firm.

Arrest, warrant, custody, release and court information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain current official records before making a legal, employment, housing, licensing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 27, 2026.

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