Livingston County Arrest Records

Law enforcement officers in Livingston County, Illinois, can arrest individuals found committing criminal offenses. After a suspect is arrested, they are taken to a local jail for booking, where officials record personal details and other essential information.

The law enforcement agencies that generate arrest records are also responsible for maintaining them within Livingston County. These records are vital to initiating criminal proceedings and may offer insight into an individual’s criminal history. Arrest records can also appear among public records maintained by other local or state agencies, such as Livingston County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Livingston County?

Yes. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) enables arrest records to be categorized under public records, thus allowing members of the public to access arrest information upon request from the responsible agencies.

However, certain types of information are restricted from public access in Livingston County. These include the following:

• Records containing person identifiable and privacy information (such as financial details and Social Security numbers)
• Expunged records
• Sealed records
• Records that would interrupt law enforcement proceedings
• Records that would interfere with existing criminal investigations
• Records that would risk public safety or interrupt crime prevention
• Records of trade secrets and proprietary details.
• Educational records
• Records of private employee details, such as evaluations, personal addresses, and disciplinary records.
• Health records.
• Records of academic and research data
• Bidding and procurement records
• Voting and election records

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Typically, Livingston County arrest records comprise the following information:

• Personal details of the arrested person (including full name, alias (if available), gender, race/ethnicity, date of birth, and home address)
• Arrest information (Including location, date, and time of arrest; arresting agency information; and name and badge number of the arresting law enforcement officer).
• Booking information (mugshot, booking number, fingerprint, bail or bond amount (if applicable), time and date of the booking)
• Information on the offense committed (such as the description of the alleged crime, level of the charges, statutory code of the crimes, and any additional charges)
• Court-related details (scheduled court dates, case number, and assigned court jurisdiction)
• Detention information (including the name of the detention facility, duration of the detention, and the release status)

Livingston County Arrest Statistics

According to a 2024 arrest and crime statistic published by the UCR, there were 964 arrest reports in Livingston County, Illinois, in 2024. Of that figure, there were 258 Assault cases (26.78%), followed by 179 Drug/Narcotic reports (18.57%), 171 Larceny reports (17.74%), and 112 Destruction (11.62%) arrests.

Following that, there were 72 Fraud cases (7.47%), 53 arrests for Weapons (5.50%), and 32 sexual assault cases (3.32%), among other things.

Find Livingston County Arrest Records

Interested members of the public can find Livingston County arrest records from certain State and Federal law enforcement agencies, including the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

The Illinois State Police maintains a Criminal History Information Response (CHIRP) online database, which enables researchers to perform background checks on criminals incarcerated in their custody. Requesters may follow the steps below to obtain a Livingston County arrest record:

• Visit the Illinois State Police Department website
• Scroll down and tap on the “Criminal History Services” link by the right
• Locate the “CHIRP” link under the Quick Links section.
• On the next page, log in using username and password or create an account
• After creating the account, provide the identifying details, such as the suspect’s name or date of arrest.
• Locate the record from the search results and proceed to print.

Alternatively, researchers may visit the ISP office to look up the records in person. Requesters will need to carry along a valid ID card and the necessary processing fee while visiting the office at the address below:

ISP Bureau of Identification
P.O. Box 88727
Chicago, IL 60680-1727

Another State agency where researchers may look up arrest records is the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), which also maintains a state-wide database for inmates and their details. Researchers may use the IDOC Inmate online search tool to locate details on incarcerated inmates within their custody. On this platform, inquirers may search for records via IDOC number, birth date, or the case part’s last name.

Lastly, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) maintains a BOP online Inmate Locator Tool, which enables researchers to look up details of inmates incarcerated in federal correctional facilities.

Free Arrest Record Search in Livingston County

In Livingston County, inquirers may obtain free arrest records by querying the Livingston County Clerk’s Office. This office generally maintains every public record in the entire Livingston County. Researchers must ensure to provide the necessary information (case party’s name, date of arrest, or arresting officer) at the address below:

Livingston County Clerk’s Office
#112 West Madison Street,
P.O. Box 618,
Pontiac, IL 61746-0618

Additionally, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department maintains records of all arrests conducted by its officers within the county. Researchers can obtain the record at the address below:

Livingston County Sheriff
#844 West Lincoln Street,
Pontiac, IL 61764.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Livingston County (and across Illinois), arrest details remain on a person’s record indefinitely unless they are sealed or expunged.

Expunge Livingston County Arrest Records

Sealing a record in Illinois hides information from public view but allows the person involved and specific law enforcement agencies to access it. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2(c), records that may be sealed include:

• Most misdemeanor cases (e.g., simple battery and theft)
• Many felony convictions
• Cases that ended without a conviction
• Cases resolved without convictions
• Certain minor traffic offenses

Expungement permanently destroys a record so that it is as though the arrest or case never occurred. Records eligible for expungement commonly include:

• Cases dismissed without a conviction
• Acquittals
• Arrests that did not result in charges
• Cases where the defendant successfully completed First Offender Probation (e.g., certain drug possession cases)
• Sentences involving qualified probation or court supervision
• Juvenile records

Livingston County Arrest Warrants

A Livingston County arrest warrant is issued by a judge or magistrate authorizing law enforcement to apprehend a person. When applying for a warrant, an officer must present probable cause indicating the suspect’s involvement in a crime. Once the warrant is granted, the individual can be taken into custody anytime.

Typical information on a Livingston County arrest warrant includes:

• The suspect’s name
• A description of the alleged offense
• The date the warrant was issued
• The signature of the issuing judge or magistrate
• Any additional directives for law enforcement

Do Livingston County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Livingston County arrest warrants never expire unless the suspect is arrested, dead, or willingly surrenders. However, the court may recall the warrant if it finds it invalid.