Search Aurora Recent Arrests

Aurora recent arrests are managed by the Aurora Police Department and processed through the Kane County court system. As the second largest city in Illinois with nearly 180,000 residents, Aurora generates a significant number of arrest records each year. The police department operates a records division at their headquarters on East Indian Trail, and you can also file FOIA requests online through the city's public record portal. This guide covers how to search for Aurora arrest data, request police reports, and access related county and state databases.

Aurora Police Department Arrests

The Aurora Police Department handles all arrests within the city limits. Their headquarters is at 1200 E. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60505. For non-emergency calls, dial 630-256-5000. The department runs a records division on the first floor of the headquarters building. Records staff are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call (630) 256-5720 to reach them directly.

When someone is arrested in Aurora, the police create an arrest report that becomes part of the public record. You can get copies of these reports from the records division during business hours. Walk in and ask for the report by name or incident number. Some reports may take a few days to process before copies are available. The records division can also help with accident reports and other police documents.

The Aurora Police Department website shown below provides information about the department and links to their records services.

APD serves one of the most populated cities in the state, handling thousands of calls each year.

Aurora FOIA Arrest Record Requests

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), basic arrest data must be released within 72 hours of an arrest. This includes the name, age, address, charges, and the time and place of arrest. You can file a FOIA request with the Aurora Police Department to get this info.

Aurora has an online public records request portal through the city website. This is the easiest way to submit a FOIA request. You can also send requests by mail, email, or in person at police headquarters. The first 50 pages of black and white copies are free. Additional pages cost up to 15 cents each. APD has five business days to respond, with a possible five-day extension.

Below is the Aurora city website where you can submit FOIA requests for police records and other public documents.

The online portal tracks your request and sends updates by email.

Aurora Arrests in Kane County Courts

Most Aurora arrests are processed through the Kane County Circuit Court. After an arrest, the Kane County State's Attorney decides whether to file charges. If charges are filed, the case goes through the Kane County courthouse in Geneva. Court records show the charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. These are public records you can search through the circuit clerk's office.

Aurora also extends into parts of DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties. If someone is arrested on the DuPage County side of Aurora, that case would go through the DuPage County courts instead. Make sure you know where the arrest took place to search the right court system. Most Aurora arrests fall in Kane County, but checking the exact location is worth doing if you can't find the record.

The Kane County Sheriff also runs the county jail where people arrested in Aurora may be held before their court date. You can check the jail roster online through the Kane County Sheriff's website.

State Databases for Aurora Records

The Illinois State Police CHIRP portal lets you run name-based criminal history checks that include Aurora convictions. A search costs $10 for electronic results. Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635), only conviction records are public through this system.

The Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search covers people sentenced to state prison from Aurora cases. Pre-trial detainees in Kane County Jail will not show up in IDOC. Check the county jail roster for those. Illinois VINE offers free custody change notifications if you need to track an offender's status.

Aurora Crime Data and Reports

The Aurora Police Department maintains an open data portal with crime statistics and transparency data. You can view trends, incident maps, and reported crime numbers. The department also offers online reporting for certain non-emergency incidents. This is for filing reports, not for looking up existing arrest records, but it can be helpful if you need to report something that does not need an immediate police response.

For copies of existing police reports, use the "Obtain Copies of Reports" system on the APD website or visit the records division in person. Accident reports and incident reports are also available through these channels.

County Filing Information

Aurora arrests are primarily filed through Kane County. The Kane County Circuit Court in Geneva handles criminal cases, and the sheriff manages the jail. For full details on Kane County resources, court contacts, and search tools, visit the Kane County recent arrests page.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Aurora also have arrest records pages. Depending on where an arrest takes place, records may be filed in a different county.