Search Crawford County Arrest Records

Crawford County recent arrests are handled by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office and processed at the county jail in Robinson. This southeastern Illinois county has about 18,511 residents. The sheriff runs the jail and maintains booking records for all arrests in the county. Crawford County stands out among smaller Illinois counties because it publishes an online jail roster, making it easier to check on recent bookings. The Circuit Clerk handles court files at the Crawford County Courthouse. This guide covers every source for finding arrest data in Crawford County.

Crawford County Sheriff Arrest Data

The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Their office and jail are at 203 S. Jefferson St. in Robinson, IL 62454. Call (618) 544-2216 for general questions about arrests or jail bookings. The fax number is (618) 544-2217. The sheriff handles patrol, investigations, civil process, warrant service, and jail operations for Crawford County.

When someone is arrested in Crawford County, they are booked into the county jail at the same location. Booking records include the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and arrest time. One thing that sets Crawford County apart from many small counties is that they publish a jail roster online. This roster shows current inmates along with their booking details. It updates as new people are booked in and others are released. Check the roster to see if someone was recently arrested and is still in custody.

The Crawford County website shown below is the main portal for accessing county government services including the sheriff's office and jail information.

The site links to the sheriff's page, the jail roster, and the circuit clerk's office.

Crawford County Jail Roster

The Crawford County jail roster is a valuable tool for checking on recent arrests. You can view it at the sheriff's website without needing to call or visit in person. The roster lists everyone currently in custody at the Crawford County Jail. Each entry shows the inmate's name, charges, and bond information. The list changes frequently as people bond out, get transferred, or are released on recognizance.

The Crawford County jail roster page shown below displays current inmates and their booking details.

This roster is one of the most direct ways to check on recent arrest activity in Crawford County.

If you are looking for someone who may have already been released, the online roster will not help. Once someone leaves custody, they drop off the active list. For older booking records, you will need to file a FOIA request with the sheriff's office or check court records through the circuit clerk. The jail can also be reached by phone at (618) 544-2216 for questions about past bookings.

Note: The jail roster only shows people currently in Crawford County custody. It does not include people on bond or those transferred to state prison.

Crawford County Circuit Clerk Records

The Crawford County Circuit Clerk maintains all court case files for the county. Their office is at the Crawford County Courthouse, 100 Douglas St. in Robinson, IL 62454. Call (618) 544-3518 for case lookup help.

When the state's attorney files charges after an arrest, a case file is opened at the clerk's office. It holds the charging document, bond details, court orders, hearing dates, motions, and the eventual case outcome. Criminal records are public in Illinois. Visit the office during business hours to look up any case by name or case number. Copy fees may apply for printed pages.

The Crawford County Circuit Clerk's page shown below is the starting point for looking up court records from recent arrests and other cases filed in the county.

The clerk's office can also provide upcoming court dates for any active criminal case.

FOIA Requests for Crawford County Arrests

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), agencies must release basic arrest data within 72 hours. This includes the name, age, address, charges, and time and place of the arrest. Send a FOIA request to the Crawford County Sheriff for arrest reports from the sheriff's office, or to the Robinson Police Department if city officers made the arrest.

The first 50 pages of copies are free. Additional pages cost up to 15 cents each. Agencies must respond within five business days, with a possible five-day extension. For recent arrests, the data is fresh and easy to pull. Be specific with the name and date in your request. In a smaller county like Crawford, turnaround tends to be faster than in heavily populated areas.

State Databases for Crawford County

State-level databases cover Crawford County arrests and convictions. The CHIRP portal from Illinois State Police lets you run name-based criminal history checks for $10. No consent is needed from the person being searched. Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635), only conviction data is released to the public.

The Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search shows anyone serving a state prison sentence. If a Crawford County arrest led to prison time, that person will be in the IDOC database. Pre-trial detainees at the Crawford County Jail will not show up since they are in county custody. For them, check the online jail roster or call the sheriff.

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Note: CHIRP only shows conviction records. Arrests where charges were dropped or dismissed will not appear in the results.

Crawford County Court System

Crawford County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit. The Illinois Courts website provides information about the court structure. Criminal cases from Crawford County arrests go through the circuit court at the courthouse in Robinson.

After an arrest, the state's attorney reviews the evidence and decides on charges. If charges are filed, the person appears for a bond hearing within 48 hours. The judge sets bond based on the severity of charges and the person's record. The case then progresses through arraignment, pre-trial hearings, and either a plea or trial. Every step generates court records that are public and available at the circuit clerk's office.

People found not guilty or whose charges were dropped can apply to have their arrest records expunged or sealed under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630). While the case is pending, all records remain open to the public.

How to Search Crawford County Arrests

Crawford County gives you several options for finding arrest records. Here is a quick rundown of each method.

• Check the online jail roster at crawfordcountyil.org for current inmates
• Call the Crawford County Jail at (618) 544-2216 for booking information
• Visit the Circuit Clerk at 100 Douglas St. in Robinson for court case files
• File a FOIA request with the sheriff for the complete arrest report
• Use CHIRP for statewide conviction history ($10 fee)

The jail roster is the easiest first step for recent arrests. If the person has already been released, move on to the court records or a FOIA request. Using multiple sources together gives you the fullest picture of any arrest in Crawford County.

Cities in Crawford County

Robinson is the county seat and largest city in Crawford County. Other communities include Oblong, Palestine, Hutsonville, and Flat Rock. All criminal cases from arrests in the county go through the Crawford County Circuit Court in Robinson. No cities in the county have a population over 50,000, so all arrest searches should use the county-level resources above.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Crawford County. Check the arrest location to figure out which county handled the booking. Each county has its own sheriff and court system.

Lawrence and Richland counties also border Crawford County. Arrests in those areas are handled by their own county sheriff and circuit court.