Randolph County Arrest Records

In Randolph County, Illinois, arrest records refer to all information regarding arrest events conducted within the county. Such records exist as police or incident reports and may include the arrestee's data, criminal charges, arrest date and location, and bond information.

Arrests are necessary procedures for apprehending persons suspected of violating the law. Peace officers have the legal right to arrest suspected offenders with or without an arrest warrant. Furthermore, they may detain the offender in the county jail pending the outcome of the investigation.

In Randolph County, the sheriff's office generates arrest records after an arrest event. The agency maintains the records and may disclose them to interested parties. Arrest information is a major part of crime-related public documents. Thus, it's quite common to find it in Randolph County court records and inmate databases.

Are Arrest Records Public in Randolph County?

Yes, the Illinois Freedom of Information Act allows public members to view and obtain copies of arrest records from designated record custodians. These custodians will release the records upon requests from interested parties. For example, the Randolph County sheriff's office offers access to arrest records. Interested parties may request to view the records at this address:

200 West Buena Vista Street
Chester, Illinois 62233
Phone: (618) 826-5484
Fax: (618) 826-4732

Nevertheless, certain arrest information may not be included in publicly accessible records. This usually prevents unwarranted public access to a concerned party's personal information. Examples of non-public arrest records include the following:

• Arrest information that may deprive a person of their right to an impartial or fair hearing.
• Documents whose disclosure will interfere with an ongoing investigation or prosecution.
• Records that may reveal the identities of complainants and confidential sources.

Randolph County Arrest Statistics

The Illinois State Police creates an annual statistics report for documented arrest events. According to the agency's report, Randolph County's law enforcement agencies made only five arrests in 2021. Conversely, the Illinois Department of Corrections maintains a statewide incarceration report. According to the report, Randolph County sentenced 99 inmates in December 2024.

Find Randolph County Arrest Records

Interested persons or entities can find arrest information by checking inmate records. Inmate records typically contain arrest-related data like the arrestee's personal information, criminal charges, booking date, mugshot, and bond amount.

You can find inmate records by conducting searches on government-owned search sites. For example, the Illinois Department of Corrections hosts an online searchable database for inmate records. To use the database, users must fill in at least one of these:

• The inmate's name
• IDOC number
• Birth date.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, via the Inmate Locator, also maintains online records of federal inmates arrested in Randolph County. To view records on the platform, inquirers must fill in the inmate's name or prison number and click "Search" to find the record.

Randolph County Arrest Records vs. Criminal Records

Randolph County arrest records are not the same as criminal records. The records are quite different in these aspects:

They cover different events.

Arrest records cover arrest-related information like the arrestee's name, known address, physical description, arrest charges, booking date, mugshot, and bond amount. However, criminal records contain not only arrest events but also court information.

The records are under the purview of different agencies

Law enforcement agencies are the primary custodians of arrest records. They create, store, and release the records to interested public members. However, criminal records are under the purview of the Illinois State Police. The agency creates criminal records by collecting related documents from other pubic entities.

The records lead to different outcomes.

Arrest records may not negatively impact a record subject's life since they do not contain court convictions. However, criminal records contain court convictions, which might cause negative impacts, such as employment and housing discrimination.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Randolph County arrest records do not expire. Instead, they remain valid until they are sealed or expunged. Note that there are specific guidelines and requirements for expunging arrest records in Randolph County.

Randolph County Arrest Warrants

In Randolph County, arrest warrants are legal documents that authorize the arrest of suspected offenders. Court judges usually issue warrants after getting an affidavit from law enforcement agencies. The agencies must present proof of the suspect's crimes.

Randolph County arrest records may contain these details:

• The defendant's name, alias, known address, and physical features.
• Arrest charges.
• The arresting agency's name and address.
• Court document number.
• The court official's name and signature.

Do Randolph County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Randolph County arrest warrants do not expire unless the defendant is arrested or the court revokes the order. Additionally, the statute of limitations does not affect the lifespan of an arrest warrant. Interested parties can look up information about wanted fugitives through the IDOC website.

Expunge Randolph County Arrest Records

In Randolph County, you can expunge arrest records by petitioning the Randolph County circuit clerk. Note that you can't expunge arrest charges that led to a conviction. However, you can petition the court to seal them.

To expunge arrest records, concerned parties must fulfill these legal requirements:

• There are no pending criminal charges.
• The waiting period for expunging the crime has passed.
• The arrest charges are eligible for expungement.
• You were a veteran who was honorably discharged with a certificate of eligibility for expungement.

Eligible persons can expunge arrest records by following these steps:

1. Get a copy of your criminal record from the Illinois State Police. In addition, a court record should be requested if the arrest charges led to a conviction. The circuit court clerk is responsible for issuing copies of criminal court records. You can visit the court clerk's office at:
   1 Taylor Street
   Room 302
   Chester, Illinois 62233
   Phone: (618) 826-5000 x 194
   Fax: (618) 826-3761
2. Determine that you are eligible to expunge arrest records. For instance, state laws allow expungement of conviction records after two years of completing the court-ordered sentence. The two-year timeframe does not apply to sexual abuse, domestic battery, or operating uninsured vehicles. You must wait for five years post-conviction to expunge such records.
3. Fill out the appropriate request forms:
   • Request to Expunge or Seal Criminal Records in English or Spanish
   • Illinois Additional Arrests Charges for Expungement (to expunge more than one arrest charge)
   • Notice of Filing for Expungement (it notifies the arresting agency that you're filing a petition for expungement).
   • Additional Notice of Filing for Expungement (for notifying more than one arresting agency that you are filing for expungement).
4. File the forms with the circuit court clerk's office at this address:
   1 Taylor Street
   Room 302
   Chester, Illinois 62233
   Phone: (618) 826-5000 x 194
   Fax: (618) 826-3761