Macoupin County Arrest Records

Macoupin County, Illinois, arrest records are law enforcement documents detailing the arrests and detention of individuals within Macoupin County. The Macoupin County Sheriff's Office, municipal police departments, Illinois State Police (ISP), and other law enforcement agencies within Macoupin County generate arrest records to detail arrests. These documents may be accessible as part of Macoupin County court records through criminal trial documents.

In Macoupin County and the rest of the United States, an arrest becomes necessary if law enforcement officers witness arrestable acts or have evidence of criminal activities. Law officers may also make arrests if the court issues arrest warrants or an individual poses a threat to the public.

Macoupin County law enforcement agencies detain arrestees at the Macoupin County Jail, local police holding cells, and juvenile detention centers. However, convicts on long-term incarcerations may serve their sentences at the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) or federal detention facilities.

Are Arrest Records Public in Macoupin County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Macoupin County. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act grants interested individuals access to public records (including Macoupin County arrest records). However, for privacy and security reasons, some Macoupin arrest records are exempt from public disclosure. These include arrest documents and information relating to:

• Juvenile arrests
• Sealed or expunged records
• Records of ongoing law enforcement investigations
• Personal information (such as social security numbers and financial account details)
• Medical or mental health information
• National security
• Victims and witnesses.

Exempted arrest records are accessible to legally authorized persons and the record owners. The Macoupin County Sheriff's Office is the principal custodian of arrest records in Macoupin County. Interested individuals should call, fax, mail, or visit their office at:

215 South East Street,
Carlinville,
IL 62626
Phone: (217) 854-3135
Fax: (217) 854-8477

Macoupin County Arrest Statistics

Between 2022 and 2023, the Macoupin County Sheriff's Office and the Carlinville Police Department reported 256 arrest incidents to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program database. During this period, the gender composition of arrests is 66% males and 33.9% females.

In Macoupin County, simple assaults, larceny, and disorderly conduct were the most prevalent offenses between 2022 and 2023; they accounted for 44.1% of all arrest incidents within the county.

Find Macoupin County Arrest Records

Interested persons seeking access to Macoupin County arrest information should call, fax, mail, or visit the Macoupin County Sheriff's Office. Inquirers can also log in to the Judici Online Case Search portal and use names and case numbers to look for Macoupin County court-related arrest records. In addition, record seekers can visit the Illinois Department of Corrections Individual in Custody Search Page and use the online search tools to look up Macoupin County current inmates' arrest details.

Macoupin County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Macoupin County arrests and criminal records differ in creation, content, and legal implications.

An arrest record details an individual's arrest and detention by law enforcement; they provide information about the arrestees and the circumstances surrounding their arrests. Per Illinois laws, having an arrest record does not indicate guilt or innocence of a crime until a court states otherwise. In addition, the Macoupin County Circuit Court may seal or expunge arrest records that do not result in convictions.

Macoupin County criminal records are court-generated documents that comprehensively detail criminal acts and their prosecutions under the Macoupin County criminal justice system; these documents contain Macoupin County arrest records and other documents on trials, convictions, and incarcerations of criminal offenders within Macoupin County. Criminal records legally confirm convictions for criminal acts and may impact social status, employment, and other opportunities.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information may stay on a record permanently unless the owner takes legal action to seal or remove it. In Macoupin County, owners of arrest records have the right to petition the Macoupin County Circuit Court to seal or expunge their arrest records if they meet the eligibility requirements stipulated in the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) and the Juvenile Court Act (705 ILCS 405/5-915).

Macoupin County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are court documents authorizing law enforcement to arrest and detain individuals for committing arrestable offenses. A judge/magistrate of the Macoupin County Circuit Court may issue an arrest warrant if law enforcement or a prosecutor provides evidence for a crime. The Court may also issue arrest warrants if an offender fails to comply with court orders or violates the terms of probation or parole.

An arrest warrant contains the following information:

• Personal information of the subject (such as name, aliases, and physical description)
• The statute allegedly violated and charges against the subject
• The geographical area where the warrant is valid
• A statement of probable cause
• Name and location of issuing court
• Date and time of issuance
• Name, title, and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Instructions to law enforcement on the execution of the warrant.

Do Macoupin County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Macoupin County arrest warrants do not expire. Once a judge or magistrate of the Macoupin County Circuit Court issues an arrest warrant, it remains active until law enforcement arrests the subject of the warrant. Nevertheless, a Macoupin County arrest warrant will automatically become inactive if the court resolves the underlying case or the subject of the warrant dies. Also, the statute of limitations for the underlying crime may affect the enforceability of an arrest warrant.