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Rock Island County Arrest Records

Rock Island County, Illinois Arrest Records

Rock Island County arrest records are documents that show that a person has been apprehended or detained by a law enforcement officer. These records are maintained by the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office and by local police departments, such as the Rock Island Police Department and the Moline Police Department. All law enforcement agencies are required to release arrest records to members of the public under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, anyone may view or obtain copies of them during normal business hours. The FOIA does not cover criminal offender record information. The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act and the Illinois Uniform Conviction Information Act govern such information.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Rock Island, Illinois?

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) presumes that all arrest records in the custody of law enforcement agencies are public. This authorizes the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office to make arrest records available to residents and non-residents upon request. No ID is required for this process, but certain search criteria, such as name, arrest date, or booking number, should be provided to locate the desired record. According to 5 ILCS 140/7, the Sheriff’s Office may exempt an arrest record or information from public disclosure if it is deemed confidential. Below are some examples of confidential arrest records/information:

Arrest records belonging to a juvenile
Arrest records whose disclosure will compromise the security of a correctional facility, deprive the arrestees of a fair trial, interfere with ongoing investigations, or endanger a person’s physical safety.
Any data designed to provide information to another agency about an arrestee’s mental and physical status.

What Do Public Rock Island County Arrest Records Contain?

Pursuant to 5 ILCS 160/4a, public Rock Island County arrest records contain the following information:

Personal identifying information of the arrested person, including full name, age, address, and mugshot
Charge information about the arrest, including the statutes violated and a description of the offense
The arrest location and time, and the name of the arresting officer
The time and date the person was booked into jail and released

However, these arrest records may be withheld if they would interfere with pending law enforcement proceedings, endanger a person's physical safety or life, or compromise the security of any correctional facility.

Rock Island County, Illinois Arrest Search

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) makes Rock Island County arrest records available to the public free of charge via the Individual in Custody Search portal. Users will need a name, IDOC number, or birthdate to perform a search. Other search methods include phone and in-person at IDOC Facilities. Public phone requesters may search for arrest records by calling (217) 558-2200, while law enforcement agencies/officials may submit their requests by calling (888) 446-9103.

Anyone seeking Rock Island County arrest records from federal law enforcement agencies may obtain them online, by mail, or in person at their local offices. For example, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has an Online Detainee Locator System that allows individuals to search arrest records for free. Requesters may also visit the ICE’s local field offices and detention facilities to obtain copies of arrest records.

Rock Island County Inmate Locator

The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office maintains an Inmate Locator where individuals may find arrest records. Interested persons may visit the Sheriff’s Office's official website and click Inmate Listings in the left navigation pane to view a list of inmates held at the Rock Island Correctional Facility. Users may provide a name, race, sex, arrest date, release date, or custody date to filter the search. The inmate locator will reveal the following information:

The arrestee’s mugshot, full name, race, age, and sex
Arrest and release date, arresting agency’s date, and arrest time
Charge, bond amount, and warrant details

Rock Island County Sheriff's Office

1317 Third Avenue

County Justice Center

Rock Island, IL 61201

Phone: (309) 794-1230

Fax: (309) 794-9979

Active Warrant Search in Rock Island County

A Rock Island County arrest warrant is a written order from the court commanding the arrest of a person (725 ILCS 5/107-1). Per 725 ILCS 5/107-9, a court may issue an arrest warrant if it appears from the contents of a complaint and examination of the complainant or witness that a person has committed an offense. The arrest warrant must:

Be in writing
Specify the defendant’s name, sex, and birthdate. However, any name or identifying description of the person may be written in the warrant if the actual defendant’s name is unknown.
Specify the nature of the offense
State the issuing date and county
Carry the judge’s signature with the title of the judge’s office
Command the arrest of the defendant and be brought the before the issuing court or the nearest or most accessible court in Rock Island County
Specify the conditions of pretrial release and any geographical limitation placed on executing the warrant.

Arrest warrants are directed to all peace officers in Illinois. However, the warrant will be executed by the officer specifically named in it at any location within the geographic limitation for execution placed on the warrant. The warrant may be executed anywhere in the state if there is no geographic limitation.

The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office is the custodian of warrant information and makes it available to the public under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. They provide online details about warrants through the Inmate Listing tool. Users may review the inmate list to find warrant details and streamline their searches by name, race, sex, arrest date, release date, or custody date. The public may also inquire about warrants at the Sheriff’s Office by phone at (309) 794-1230 or in person during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Agency / Resource	Purpose	Search Methods
Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office	Maintains and serves warrants	Online and in person
Rock Island County Circuit Clerk	Issues and maintains warrants	Online through the Case Search portal and in person
Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)	Maintains warrant information of fugitives	Online via the Fugitive List

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Rock Island County

The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office provides arrest records for free to members of the public through its Inmate List. The portal only contains information about current arrestees housed in the Correctional Facility. Users may search by name, race, sex, arrest date, release date, or custody date. They may also scroll through the list to locate a record. Free arrest record searches are limited because they only reveal basic information about the case. They do not have downloadable records, so the requester may need to visit the Sheriff’s Office to obtain copies of arrest records. Free online portals may also contain errors or omissions and do not reveal expunged or older arrest records.

Rock Island County Arrest Report

Although there is a relationship between arrest reports and arrest records, they are both distinct documents. Arrest reports are detailed documents that explain the circumstances surrounding an arrest. They are primarily used for court proceedings, criminal investigations, and internal police documentation. In contrast, arrest records are documents that show a person has been apprehended and booked in Rock Island County Jail. They are used for background checks, employment reviews, and court administrations.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Rock Island County

Expungement is the physical destruction of an arrest record or the returning of it to the petitioner and to erase the petitioner's name from any public record or official databases or both (20 ILCS 2630/5.2). Only the following types of arrests on criminal records may be expunged:

Misdemeanor and felony arrests that did not result in a conviction.
Convictions for misdemeanor and felony arrests were:
- The conviction was reversed or vacated,
- The petitioner received a governor's pardon
- The petitioner is an Honorably Discharged Veteran and has a Certificate of Eligibility for Expungement from the Prisoner Review Board OR
- The offense is an eligible misdemeanor or class 4 cannabis conviction under the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705).
Sentences for court supervision if 2 or 5 years have passed since the completion of the court supervision for specific offenses.
The petitioner is 25 years or older; their Reckless Driving supervision occurred when they were younger than 25; and they have no other convictions.
Five years have passed since they completed their qualified probation.

Below is a step-by-step guide on getting an arrest record expunged in Rock Island County:

Step 1: Get Copies of the Criminal Records or Review Them Online: Individuals need to obtain copies of their criminal records to determine whether their offenses are eligible for expungement. They may get them from the Illinois State Police (ISP) or local law enforcement agencies. Alternatively, they can use the Online Case Search portal provided by the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk to access their criminal records.
Step 2: Fill Out the Required Forms and File Them: Complete the following expungement forms:
- Request to Expunge & Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records Form: Completing this form provides the court with the necessary information to determine if the arrest records will be expunged.
- Additional Arrests or Cases for Expungement Form: Petitioners who want to expunge multiple arrests should use this record.
- Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or Sealing Form: This form is used to notify the arresting agency that the petitioner is requesting expungement.
- Additional Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or Sealing Form: This form is for petitioners with more than two arresting agencies or who were arrested in more than two different cities, towns, or villages.
- Order to Expunge & Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records Form: The judge will use this form to determine which cases will be approved for expungement.
- Order Denying Request to Expunge & Impound and/or Seal Criminal Records Form: The judge will use this form to determine which cases will be denied.
Step 3: File the Appropriate Paperwork: File the form in person at the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk’s Office for a fee of $60. The court accepts cash, money order, or check. If the expungement is approved, the petitioner must pay a $4 fee for each certified copy of the expungement order.

Requesters should review the "How to Expunge and/or Seal a Criminal Record” document to better understand how to begin their expungement journey.

How Do You Remove Rock Island County Arrest Records From the Internet?

The best way to remove Rock Island County arrest records from law enforcement agency databases is through expungement. Once a person meets the eligibility criteria for expungement, they may go ahead to file the appropriate request form with the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk’s Office. If the judge approves the expungement request, an order will be signed and sent to all law enforcement agencies involved in the arrest, requiring them to remove the person's arrest records from their databases.

However, the person's arrest details may still be available on third-party websites. In that case, the person may need to visit the site and use the opt-out feature to request removal of the record. They may upload a copy of their expungement order as legal proof for such removal.