Henry County Arrest Records

Henry County, Illinois, arrest records are generated by law enforcement authorities containing information about an arrest and the arrested person. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency in the county.

The Henry County Jail often serves as the location of confinement for suspects. Consequently, the arresting body is responsible for generating and storing arrest records; however, important arrest information can be accessed through materials such as criminal records, inmate or detention records, and warrant details in Henry County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Henry County?

Yes. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 ILCS 140), the general public may obtain all government records, including arrest information, that are in the possession of government agencies. Consequently, Henry County arrest records generated and stored by law enforcement while carrying out the "public's business" are available to the citizenry upon submission of a written request.

Nevertheless, certain sections of the Act prohibit the disclosure of specific Henry County arrest records. Some arrest details restricted from public disclosure include juvenile records, data deemed as classified information by state and federal statutes, Social Security, driver's license, and worker identification numbers. Others include records containing details on special investigative techniques, confidential sources, and details of ongoing criminal investigations.

Likewise, exempted information that may result in a breach of privacy consists of records of sex crimes where minor victims are named, personal banking information, passwords, medical records, home or private phone numbers, and email addresses.

Interested parties seeking arrest records may contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at:

Henry County Sheriff’s Office
311 W. Center Street
Cambridge, IL 61238
Phone: (309) 937-3911
Fax: (309) 937-3615

Henry County Arrest Statistics

According to a five-year analysis of figures from the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), the Henry County Sheriff’s Office reported 533 arrests between 2019 and 2023. The gender distribution of the arrest figures showed that males constituted 71.66% (382) of all arrests within the period, while females accounted for 28.34% (151).

The racial composition of all arrests in the period under review showed that Whites were the predominant racial group arrested for various offenses, with 71.30% (380). Individuals whose racial identities were unknown, Blacks or African Americans, and Asians, accounted for 14.82% (79), 13.51% (72), and 0.38% (2) of all arrests, respectively.

A breakdown of the types of offenses for which law enforcement officers detained offenders between 2019 and 2023 showed that all other offenses, except traffic, were predominant, with 40.56% (232), followed by simple assault at 15.73% (90) and driving under the influence at 7.87% (45).

Find Henry County Arrest Records

Individuals seeking Henry County inmates may call (309) 937-3940 or use the Illinois Department of Corrections' Individuals in Custody Search tool. Visitors may search the repository by inmate's last name, DOC number, or birthdate. The website contains details on offenders, including their physical characteristics, markings, scars, tattoos, admission/release/discharge information, and conviction records.

Anyone looking for information on federal inmates may use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator. Searchers can browse the site by entering the offender's first and last name. Henry County residents and the general public may also use Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Online Detainee Locator System to find inmates.

Henry County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Henry County arrest records describe a person's detention by law enforcement, including the reasons for the arrest and the date it occurred. They express neither conviction nor guilt. For example, if someone is arrested on burglary charges, this will be documented on their arrest record.

Criminal records provide a more complete view of a person's legal history, including all arrests, charges, and court judgments, such as convictions or dismissals. Assume, for example, that the same person is found guilty of the burglary charge. If this is the case, the conviction and any other offenses for which they have been found guilty will be recorded on their criminal record.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Illinois, arrest records stay on a person's record indefinitely unless expunged through the courts. However, expungements are uncommon in cases where arrests result in convictions; there are only a few exceptions.

In Henry County, applicants may expunge the following categories of records:

• Non-conviction arrests
• Cases that were dismissed or acquitted (determined to be not culpable)
• Several court supervisions have been effectively completed.
• Certain cannabis-related offenses

Most misdemeanor and felony convictions are eligible for sealing under Illinois law. Specific arrest records that are ineligible for expungement include:

• Drunk driving
• Sexual Offenses and Domestic Offenses
• Disobedience to protective orders
• Traffic Infractions of a Substantial
• Animal Cruelty Offense

Henry County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant in Henry County is a formal order granted by a judge authorizing justice officials to take someone named on the warrant into custody. An arrest warrant is issued when there is enough reason to believe that an individual is responsible for a crime.

Henry County arrest warrants are issued after the law enforcement officer has submitted a request to the court. The affidavit must contain sufficient factual information to establish probable cause, and the warrant is issued if the judge is persuaded.

In the county, a typical arrest warrant would include the identity of the individual that law enforcement officers are to detain, the suspected offense, the signature of the issuing authority, and law enforcement directives applicable to the arrest.

Do Henry County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants are indefinite in Henry County and throughout Illinois. They remain in force until the police apprehend the individual named in the warrant or the judge who issued it revokes it. This implies that an unresolved warrant may lead to an arrest at any moment until it is resolved through legal channels.