Marion County Arrest Records

A Marion County arrest record is a document that discloses information about an arrest and all the circumstances surrounding it, including the details of the arrestee, the arresting agency, and the arrest's outcome.

Peace officers in Illinois are authorized to make an arrest with or without a warrant once there is reasonable evidence that the suspect has committed an offense. An arrest record is created by law enforcement officers after the arrest and detention of persons caught or suspected of committing a criminal offense.

Individuals arrested by the Marion County Sheriff's Office or any other local enforcement agency are typically booked and held in the County Jail. Suspects will remain in detention until an arraignment date is set, a bail/bond amount is posted, or they are released on recognizance. In cases where an arrest leads to a criminal conviction, additional information about the arrest is usually included in Marion County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Marion County?

Yes. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/2.15) and the Illinois Uniform Conviction Information Act (UCIA), interested persons may submit requests to examine and obtain copies of Marion County arrest records.

However, certain categories of arrest records are exempt and prohibited from public access. Examples include records of ongoing investigations, juvenile arrests, information about the identity of victims/confidential witnesses, records with sensitive personal information like social security numbers, and arrest records sealed by other state or federal laws. To access an exempt arrest record, one may need to obtain a court order.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Per Sec. 2.15(a) of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, the information contained in public arrest records includes:

• Identifying information of the arrestee, including name, birth details and mugshots
• The distinctive features of the arrestee, such as marks/ scars, tattoos, gender, race, and body mass
• Details of the alleged charges necessitating the arrest
• Arrest location, time, and date
• Name and/or badge information of the arresting officer
• Details of the arresting law enforcement agency
• Arrest warrant information, if available
• Booking information like the date, time, place, and holding facility
• Information about the posting of bail/bond amount
• Release information, if available.

Marion County Arrest Statistics

According to the Arrest Distribution Reports submitted by law enforcement agencies in Marion County, 515 arrests were recorded in 2023. Simple assaults, aggravated assaults, larceny, shoplifting, vandalism, and burglary were the most prominent crimes in Marion County for that year.

Find Marion County Arrest Records

Individuals in search of Marion County arrest records have several federal, state, or county resources at their disposal. The Illinois Department of Corrections(IDOC) maintains a statewide online repository of individuals in custody that is available to the general public and private organizations. Interested persons may search by last name, IDOC number, or birth date. Alternatively, one may search for Marion County arrest records by name or number within federal limits via the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.

At the county level, the Marion County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records generated in the County. Residents and researchers may query the Sheriff's Office to obtain arrest records. They may be required to fill out request forms, provide an adequate description of the requested record, and pay a fee for inspection and copying of these records. Concerned persons may contact the Sheriff's Office using the contact information below:

Marion County Sheriff's Office
204 North Washington,
Salem, IL 62881,
Phone: (618) 548-2141

Free Arrest Record Search in Marion County

One may be able to obtain arrest records produced in Marion County for free by visiting the Sheriff's office in person during regular hours. While viewing the records may be free, requesting copies may require the payment of a fee. In addition, some third-party websites may provide free access to the arrest records and information in their database. Common search criteria to access information on these sites usually include a name, birthdate, current location or inmate ID.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Indefinitely unless expunged. An arrest record created in Marion County may stay permanently on a subject's record except such records are sealed or expunged according to State laws.

Expunge Marion County Arrest Records

Under Illinois expungement law, concerned persons may request the expungement or sealing of qualifying arrest records. An expungement in Illinois means the erasure and removal of the affected record from a subject's criminal history. Only record subjects, authorized entities and persons with a court order may access expunged records. For an arrest record to qualify for expungement or sealing, the subject must have been:

• Acquitted and found not guilty of the filed charges
• Arrested but not charged with any offense
• Charged but had all charges dismissed or dropped
• A recipient of the Governor's Pardon
• Granted an overturning of the case during an appeal
• A recipient of a sentence of court supervision after pleading guilty
• Under special probation or certain diversion programs
• A minor or juvenile according to Section 5-915 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.

Qualifying record subjects who wish to expunge or seal their arrest records in Marion County may file a Request to Expunge/Seal Criminal Records form with the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. The applicant may be required to pay the filing fee or request a waiver by completing the Application for Waiver of Court Fees form.

The State Appellate Defender's office manages expungement processes and provides applicants with forms for additional arrests or cases for expungement. Upon receipt of the petition and other requirements, the clerk of the circuit court sends a notice of the petition to the State Police, the arresting officer and the prosecutor in charge of the case.

The law enforcement agencies concerned may then process the expungement or sealing within a period of sixty days. Additional information on how to expunge or seal an arrest warrant in Marion County is available on the Illinois Courts website.

Marion County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant in Marion County is a document that permits law enforcement agencies to arrest a subject in connection to an offense. The magistrates or judges in Marion County courts may issue an arrest warrant for various offenses, including failure to appear in court, drug offenses, and driving under the influence.

Before an arrest warrant is issued by a judicial officer or peace officer, after a thorough investigation, evidence must be presented, and adequate probable cause must be given to the judge. After reviewing the provided evidence and affidavits, the judge may issue an arrest warrant requesting the arrest of the named individual. A Marion County arrest warrant contains the following information:

• The name, sex, birth date, and physical descriptions of the suspect
• The nature and severity of the offense, whether it is a misdemeanor, felony, DUI, or failure to appear
• The date, time, and county of issuance
• The signature and title of the issuing judge or magistrate
• An order to bring the named individual before the issuing judge
• Bail or bond information if available

Do Marion County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Marion County arrest records do not have expiration dates attached to them; instead, they may be recalled or nullified. An arrest record is valid until an execution is made, which entails the apprehension and detaining of the named individual.

Several factors may influence the execution of an arrest warrant, including the nature of the crime, the jurisdiction, and recent findings in the investigation of a criminal offense. If an action questioning the validity of the warrant is filed, an issuing court may decide to quash or recall it. Furthermore, violation of warrant laws, inadequate probable cause, and false information may also invalidate an already-issued arrest warrant.