Logan County Arrest Records

Logan County arrest records are official documents created when law enforcement apprehends and takes a person into custody. Arrests typically occur when police officers witness a crime, have probable cause to believe a person has committed a crime, or have a valid arrest warrant.

Following an arrest, the individual is booked into custody, and an arrest record is created. The record typically contains the individual's information, the arrest details, alleged offenses, charges, and other booking information.

The Logan County Sheriff’s Office and local police departments make these arrests and generate the resulting arrest records. These agencies usually maintain the records they create. However, while Logan County arrest records are maintained independently by local law enforcement agencies, they may also be featured within Logan County court records and Illinois criminal history records as the case proceeds through the county’s judicial system.

Are Arrest Records Public in Logan County?

Yes, Arrest records are public in Logan County under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/). Therefore, any interested party can request Logan County arrest records from the arresting agency.

However, certain arrest records or information are not subject to public disclosure. Some records are statutorily exempt from public access to protect the privacy of individuals and the integrity of law enforcement investigations. Under Section 7 of the FOIA, the common exemptions include:

• Juvenile arrest records
• Records or information that could reveal the identity of witnesses or victims of certain crimes (such as child abuse or human trafficking)
• Any information or record whose release will compromise active police investigations or criminal proceedings
• Sealed or expunged records.

While the general public cannot request exempt records, the record subject, government officials for official purposes, and third parties with a court order can.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public Logan County arrest records contain this information (per Section 2.15(a) of FOIA (5 ILCS 140)):

• The arrested person's name, age, address, and photo
• Details of the charges filed following the arrest
• Time and location of the arrest
• The arresting agency
• The arrestee's incarceration or custody status
• Bail or bond information (if applicable)
• Booking information—such as the date, number, and, if applicable, the detention facility.

Logan County Arrest Statistics

According to the Arrest Distribution Report from Illinois NIBRS, Logan County recorded 430 arrests in 2024, of which 8 were juvenile arrests and 422 were adult arrests. The arrest count for some of the offenses was as follows: aggravated assault (13), simple assault (70), intimidation (3), shoplifting (23), other types of larceny (14), burglary/breaking & entering (8), drug or narcotic violations (29), DUI (44), trespassing on real property (11), disorderly conduct (6), and other offenses (176).

Find Logan County Arrest Records

Interested individuals may find Logan County arrest records by submitting a completed Logan County FOIA Request form in person or by mail to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office.

Logan County Sheriff’s Office
601 Broadway Street, Room 23
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: (217) 732–2156

Alternatively, they may contact a local police department in Logan County for arrest records specific to that jurisdiction. For example, inquirers may contact the Lincoln Police Department to request arrest records for incidents handled by the Lincoln PD.

City of Lincoln Police Department
710 5th Street
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: (217) 732-2151
Email: police@lincolnil.gov.

Additionally, individuals may request arrest records through the Illinois State Police (ISP). Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or online via the Criminal History Information Response Process (CHIRP) database. The ISP allows individuals to find arrest records of Logan County residents or citizens across Illinois.

Free Arrest Record Search in Logan County

Interested parties may request to view or obtain copies of arrest records from Logan County law enforcement agencies, such as the sheriff's office. However, a fee may be required to process these requests. Individuals seeking free access to arrest records may contact the arresting agency to confirm if they can visit the office to view the record at no cost.

Alternatively, individuals can use third-party aggregate sites to conduct free Logan County arrest record searches. These sites make aggregated public arrest records available to the general public through their searchable databases. However, free searches on these sites may only provide limited arrest information. Typically, these sites restrict comprehensive information to paying users.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Indefinitely, Logan County arrests will stay on a person's record indefinitely unless action is taken to remove them (through sealing or expungement). While sealing will restrict the record from public access, expungement will erase the record.

However, neither is automatic. The arrestee must file a petition to seal or expunge their records, subject to meeting specific eligibility requirements, such as if their arrest did not lead to a conviction or their conviction was later overturned or pardoned.

Expunge Logan County Arrest Records

Individuals with arrest records in Logan County can have their records expunged or sealed under Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) 2630/5.2. Expungement will erase or destroy the arrest record.

Per ILCS 2630/5.2, an individual may be eligible to expunge their arrest record if:

• The charges were dismissed in court
• The individual was acquitted of the alleged crime
• No formal charges were filed after the arrest
• A conviction was later vacated or reversed
• The individual completed a court-ordered supervision program
• The person received an executive pardon
• The arrest involved a juvenile, in which case records are automatically expunged under Section 5-915 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987

The process to expunge arrest records in Logan County is as follows:

• The arrestee obtains a copy of their criminal record to determine the arrests they want to expunge
• The arrestee fills out the applicable petition form to request expungement or sealing of the arrest incident
• The arrestee files the completed petition form with the Logan County Circuit Court. This would require a filing fee. However, individuals who cannot afford the filing fee can and should submit an Application for Waiver of Court Fees
• The court reviews the petition, scheduling a hearing if needed
• The court makes a decision. If the petition is approved, the court will issue an order to expunge or seal the record.
• The order to expunge or seal is made available to the Logan County law enforcement in possession of the arrest record and the ISP to erase or restrict the arrest record from public access.

Logan County Arrest Warrants

Logan County arrest warrants are legal documents that authorize law enforcement officers to arrest persons for offenses. They are issued by magistrates or judges to law enforcement officers when a sworn complaint or affidavit demonstrating probable cause is presented to a judge or magistrate by law enforcement to establish a legal basis for a person’s arrest.

Per 725 ILCS 5/107-9, a Logan County arrest warrant should contain the accused’s full name or physical description, the alleged offense, the signature and title of the issuing judge or magistrate, any conditions for release when the accused is arrested, and the issuing jurisdiction.

Some reasons that cause arrest warrants to be issued against a person in Logan County include the commission of a crime, failure to appear in court, and contempt of court (such as violating a court order).

Individuals interested in information about active arrest warrants in Logan County should contact the Logan County Sheriff's Office. In most cases, requesters will be asked to provide a valid photo ID. For privacy concerns or to protect active investigations, unexecuted warrants may not be disclosed.

Additionally, inquirers may consult the Illinois Wanted Persons list, which may have names of individuals with active arrest warrants in Logan County.

Do Logan County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Logan County arrest warrants remain valid until the person on the warrant is arrested or the court officially recalls the warrant. However, certain factors can affect how or whether a Logan County arrest warrant is executed. These include if the person named on the warrant dies before their arrest, the statute of limitations on the alleged offense, or whether the person is within the reach of the county’s law enforcement agency.