Search Peoria Recent Arrests

Peoria recent arrests are handled by the Peoria Police Department and filed through the Peoria County court system. With a population over 112,000, Peoria is the largest city in central Illinois. The police department processes more than 27,000 police reports and 4,600 FOIA requests each year. They have an online JustFOIA portal for record requests and a transparency dashboard for public data. This page covers all the ways to find arrest records in Peoria, from the police department to county courts and state databases.

Peoria Police Department Arrests

The Peoria Police Department is at 600 SW Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61602. The main phone is 309-673-4521. The Information Office can be reached at 309-494-8300. The Records Unit handles arrest reports, incident reports, and FOIA requests. Call 309-494-8345 to reach the records staff. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PPD is a busy department. They process over 27,000 police reports and more than 4,600 FOIA requests every year. That high volume means the records unit stays busy, so give them time to process your request. Walk in during business hours to pick up copies of reports, or use the online FOIA portal to submit requests remotely. The department also offers fingerprinting services, handling more than 600 applicants per year.

The Peoria Police Department website below has links to the records unit and other public resources.

PPD also maintains a transparency dashboard on their site with public safety data.

Peoria FOIA Arrest Requests

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), agencies must release basic arrest data within 72 hours. Peoria PD uses the JustFOIA online portal for handling FOIA requests. This system lets you submit requests, track their status, and get responses electronically.

The first 50 pages of copies are free. Additional pages cost up to 15 cents each. PPD has five business days to respond, with a possible five-day extension. The JustFOIA portal is the fastest way to get a response since everything is handled digitally. You can also submit requests in person or by mail at the police department's Adams Street location.

The JustFOIA portal for Peoria is shown here. This is where you submit and track FOIA requests for police records.

The portal also shows previously fulfilled public requests that you can browse.

Peoria Arrests in Peoria County Courts

Peoria is the county seat of Peoria County. All city arrests go through the Peoria County Circuit Court. The courthouse is in Peoria, so cases stay local. The Peoria County State's Attorney decides whether to file charges. Once filed, court records become public and show the case number, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes.

The Peoria County Sheriff runs the county jail where people arrested in the city may be held. You can check the jail roster online through the sheriff's website. The circuit clerk handles court document requests and case lookups. After an arrest, the person appears before a judge for a bond hearing, usually within 48 hours. From there the case moves through the court system.

The Neighborhood Services Unit at PPD can also be a resource. Call 309-494-8233 if you need help with community safety issues or want info about specific areas in Peoria. They work closely with the records unit on local matters.

State Databases for Peoria Records

The CHIRP portal covers Peoria convictions in statewide name-based searches. A check costs $10 for electronic results. Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635), only conviction data is public through this system.

The IDOC inmate search covers state prison inmates. Pre-trial detainees in the Peoria County Jail will not appear. Illinois VINE provides free custody change alerts for offenders in Peoria County and statewide. The Illinois Courts website has general info about the court system.

Finding Peoria Arrest Data

Here are the main ways to look up arrest records in Peoria.

• PPD Records Unit for arrest and incident reports
• JustFOIA portal for online FOIA requests
• Peoria County Circuit Clerk for court records
• Peoria County Sheriff jail roster for current inmates
• PPD transparency dashboard for public data
• CHIRP for statewide conviction checks
• IDOC for state prison inmates

The JustFOIA portal is the easiest starting point for specific arrest records. For broader searches, check the court records or state databases. Combining sources gives you the most complete view of any arrest case.

County Filing Information

All Peoria arrests go through Peoria County. The courthouse, clerk, and jail are all in Peoria. For full county resources and contacts, visit the Peoria County recent arrests page.

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