Kendall County Arrest Records

In Kendall County, an officer can conduct an arrest upon witnessing a crime. An arrest may also be made if the officer has reasonable grounds that a person committed a crime or if there is an active warrant for the person’s arrest. Arrested persons are taken into custody to be questioned, charged, released, or booked into a detention facility following state laws. The arresting body then records information on the arrest, which may also be collected by the detention facility during booking.

Arrested persons in the county are usually booked into the Kendall County Jail operated by the Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division. Hence, Kendall County arrest records are obtainable from the arrested body or contained within inmate records maintained by the Sheriff’s Office. Other sources of arrest information may include Kendall County court records, criminal records, or sex offender registries.

Are Arrest Records Public in Kendall County?

Arrest records in Kendall County are mostly public and are in line with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Under this Act, individuals can access arrest reports maintained by state or local law enforcement agencies, excluding juvenile records, personal identifying data on victims and confidential sources, or information that an agency may withhold if disclosure would interfere with proceedings or endanger an officer's or individual's safety. Additionally, persons incarcerated in a state or county jail are exempted from accessing arrest and booking records unless the record pertains to the inmate’s ongoing or potential case.

Despite exemptions, criminal justice agencies can redact the confidential details from copies provided to the public, or an individual may be granted exclusive access to certain exempted documents by law or court order.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Following state laws, public information contained in Kendall County arrest records includes:

• Arrestee’s name, age, and other demographics
• Mugshot or photograph
• Charges or offense description
• Arrest location and time
• Name of arresting body
• Housing facility or booking details
• Discharge, release, bond, or transfer details (if any)

Other related arrest information like physical description, court disposition status, sentence information, and parole details may also be publicly available.

Kendall County Crime Rate

The 2019 FBI Uniform Crime Report shows that Kendall County reported 52 violent crimes and 225 property crimes in that year. Violent crimes comprised seven robberies, 19 rape cases, and 26 aggravated assaults, whereas property crimes consisted of one arson, five motor vehicle thefts (MVT), 27 burglaries, and 193 larceny thefts.

Comparatively, the county reported 47 violent crimes and 140 property crimes in 2018. There were five robberies, nine rape cases, 32 aggravated assaults, and one murder/non-negligent manslaughter reported under violent crimes. Meanwhile, property crimes included two arson cases, seven motor vehicle thefts (MVT), 60 burglaries, and 73 larceny thefts.

In summary, total crime rates increased between 2018 and 2019, particularly in/with robbery, rape, and larceny-theft crimes. Offenses with reduced crime rates within this period included aggravated assault, burglary, arson, MVT, and murder/non-negligent manslaughter. Larceny-theft remained the most recorded offense.

Kendall County Arrest Statistics

In 2022, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office recorded 393 arrests, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE). Crime categories with the most arrests for that year included drug abuse violations (118), driving under the influence (97), and simple assault (62) arrests.

In comparison, the 2021 CDE arrest statistics show that the Sheriff’s Office recorded 221 arrests that year, indicating a 77.8% increase in arrest rates between 2012 and 2022. The crimes with the most arrests in 2021 were simple assault (56), DUI (54), and drug abuse (19), showing a similar crime trend for both years.

Find Kendall County Arrest Records

Persons seeking arrest information without knowing the arresting agency or detention facility may find inmates by conducting statewide or federal inmate searches. The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) provide search tools that persons may use to find inmates in correctional facilities operated by each respective agency.

The IDOC inmate search tool helps users find inmates in custody by their last name, birthdate, or IDOC number. On the other hand, persons using the BOP inmate locator may search by inmate name or number (BOP, FBI, UBS, or DCDC number) and access arrest information on persons booked from 1982 till date.

Free Arrest Record Search in Kendall County

To find information on persons arrested by local law enforcement agencies like the Sheriff’s Office or city police departments, individuals should direct requests to the specific agency that carried out the arrest. If the arrested person was booked into the Kendall County Jail, arrest information shall be available with the Sheriff’s Office.

Interested persons can access arrest or booking records from this office for free by viewing the jail booking logs for the specific arrest date, conducting inmate searches, or directing record requests to the Records Division at:

Kendall County Sheriff’s County
1102 Cornell Lane
Second Floor
Yorkville, IL 60560
Phone: (630) 553-7500
Fax: (630) 553-1972

Third-party sites may also provide free access to Kendall County. To conduct online searches or request records, interested persons should provide inmate information like names, birthdates, inmate numbers, or known arrest information like date and arresting body’s name. Online searches may be done with simple descriptions but requests require specific details.

Note: Requesters may ask to inspect records for free at the Sheriff’s Office or obtain copies for a fee.

Get Kendall County Criminal Records

Kendall County criminal records are official documents that summarize a person’s criminal history, including arrests, charges, trials, and convictions. As per Illinois FOIA and Uniform Conviction Information Act (UCIA), criminal records are mostly public. Therefore, individuals may obtain criminal history records information from the Illinois State Police.

To access criminal records in Kendall County, interested persons may conduct name-based checks online by enrolling on the Criminal History Information Response Process or CHIRP portal or conduct fingerprint-based background checks through approved vendors. Statewide criminal record requests may cost between $10 and $20, depending on the type of request.

Kendall County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

While Kendall County arrest records and criminal records are official documents from criminal justice agencies, each record provides a different range of information. The major difference between the information contained in both records is that while arrest details are included in criminal conviction records, conviction details are not typically found in arrest records.

This is because criminal records provide a comprehensive summary of an individual’s criminal history, whereas arrest records cover circumstances around an arrest event. As such, arrest records cannot be an adequate substitute for criminal records.

Nevertheless, both arrest and criminal records provide similar information on the offender, offense, and primary charges.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

As per state laws, an arrest shall remain in an individual’s record forever unless the arrest qualifies for automatic expungement. The Illinois State Police (ISP) and other law enforcement agencies in the state automatically remove arrest information on the following juvenile and minor cannabis offenses from record within specific timelines:

• Minor cannabis offenses with no charges or convictions (dismissed or acquitted) if arrests occurred on or before June 25, 2019.
• Juvenile offenses without a filed petition for delinquency if arrests occurred on or after January 1, 2015.
• Minor cannabis convictions granted a Gubernatorial Pardon.

However, despite the automatic expungement, related court records may remain public unless persons successfully petition the court for expungement or sealing.

Expunge Kendall County Arrest Records

Illinois expungement laws allow persons to seal arrest records from public access or completely remove the incident from one’s record. In some cases, law enforcement agencies can expunge records automatically after reviewing if the record meets legal requirements, such as:

• Juvenile offenses with no filed delinquency if arrests occurred on or after January 1, 2015, to be removed
• Minor cannabis convictions granted a Gubernatorial Pardon
• Minor cannabis offenses with no charges or convictions (dismissed or acquitted) if arrests occurred on or before June 25, 2019.
• Non-conviction minor cannabis offense with arrests before January 1, 2000, to be removed by January 1, 2025
• Non-conviction minor cannabis offense with arrests between January 1, 2000, and January 1, 2013, to be removed by January 1, 2023
• Non-conviction minor cannabis offense with arrests between January 1, 2013, and June 25, 2019, to be removed by January 1, 2021.

If a record is eligible for automatic expungement but is still publicly available, the record subject may fill the appropriate expungement forms and file at the county’s Circuit Court. Individuals can also petition to seal or expunge the following eligible adult misdemeanor or felony convictions and their related arrest information:

• No-conviction arrests and charges
• No-charge traffic offenses
• Criminal charges or arrests resulting from a case of identity theft
• Eligible misdemeanors or felony convictions under the Cannabis Control Act
• Certain non-violent misdemeanors or felony convictions after at least three years of completing sentences
• Pardoned, vacated, or reversed felony or misdemeanor convictions
• Class 4 felony prostitution convictions after an applicable waiting period
• Certain eligible probation sentences.

To apply for expunction, record subjects should file a Motion to Vacate and Expunge in the Circuit Court in person, through a personal attorney, or through the State's Attorney (cannabis expungements). Note that the court may charge a fee to file this motion. Additionally, waiting periods and other specific time parameters must be satisfied before the expungement can happen.

Kendall County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants in Kendall County are legal documents written and issued by a judge directing peace officers to arrest persons suspected of committing a crime in the county. Before issuing an arrest warrant, the judge must receive a sworn complaint or testimony from a peace officer or anybody showing reasonable grounds that somebody committed a crime.

Kendall County arrest warrants shall contain the following:

• The accused’s name, sex, and birthdate, if known, or other identifying information
• Alleged offense with location and time of offense
• Command for arrest
• Conditions for release
• Warrant issuance date and municipal location
• Judge’s office and signature
• Any geographical limitations placed on warrant execution.

Kendall County Arrest Warrant Search

Individuals should call the Sheriff’s County Records Division at (630) 553-7500 to request information on active Kendall County arrest warrants. Interested persons may also make requests in person or fax/mail filled request forms to:

Kendall County Sheriff’s County
1102 Cornell Lane
Second Floor
Yorkville, IL 60560
Fax: (630) 553-1972

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) provides online access to a list of wanted persons. Meanwhile, the Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Friday posts (on Facebook) provides information on locally wanted persons.

Do Kendall County Arrest Warrants Expire?

There are no statutes of limitations on arrest warrants issued in Kendall County. Therefore, Kendall County arrest warrants do not expire and remain active unless executed by a peace officer or quashed by a judge. As such, any peace officer in the state may take an individual into custody even after a routine traffic stop if there is a warrant out for the person’s arrest.