Greene County Arrest Records

Greene County recent arrests are processed by Sheriff Rob McMillen's office in Carrollton and filed with the circuit clerk at the county courthouse. This is one of the smaller counties in western Illinois, with just under 12,000 residents. The sheriff handles patrol, investigations, and the county jail, which has 21 beds and averages about 13 inmates on any given day. You can check on arrest records by calling the sheriff, visiting the courthouse, or using statewide databases. This guide explains every option for finding recent arrest data in Greene County.

Greene County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Greene County Sheriff's Office is at 403 Seventh Street in Carrollton. Call (217) 942-6901 for questions about recent arrests or jail bookings. The fax number is (217) 942-6041. Sheriff Rob McMillen oversees patrol, investigations, civil process, and the county jail. All arrests in unincorporated areas of Greene County go through this office.

The Greene County Jail is at the same address. It was built in 1974 and got a renovation in 2024. The facility has 21 beds and typically holds around 13 inmates. When someone is arrested, they are brought here for booking. Staff take fingerprints, a photo, and personal information. To check if someone is in custody, call the jail directly. With a small facility like this, the staff usually know who is there and can give you a quick answer.

Greene County does not publish an online jail roster. Phone calls are the main way to get info about current bookings. The department does maintain a Facebook page where they sometimes post about arrests and public safety matters in the area.

Jail visitation is available on Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and on Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Contact the jail for specific rules before visiting.

Greene County Circuit Clerk Records

The Greene County Circuit Clerk is Shirley Thornton. The office is at the Greene County Courthouse, 519 N. Main Street, Carrollton, IL 62016. Call (217) 942-3421 for help with case lookups. The fax is (217) 942-5431. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

All criminal cases from Greene County arrests end up at the circuit clerk's office. Once the state's attorney files charges, the clerk creates a case file. You can visit the courthouse to search records by name or case number. The file shows the charges, hearing dates, and how the case ended. Criminal court records are public in Illinois, so you can look up any case. Greene County sits in the 7th Judicial Circuit, and cases are heard at the courthouse in Carrollton.

The IDOC search portal shown below is another way to check on people who received state prison sentences after a Greene County conviction.

IDOC only shows people serving state time, not those held at the Greene County Jail before trial.

Requesting Greene County Arrest Data

The Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) requires agencies to release basic arrest data within 72 hours. This includes the name, age, charges, and the time and place of the arrest. Send your written request to the Greene County Sheriff's Office at 403 Seventh Street, Carrollton, IL 62016.

Include the person's full name and a date range. Be specific. The first 50 pages of copies are free under state law. Additional pages cost up to 15 cents each. The agency has five business days to respond, with a possible five-day extension if they need more time. Greene County follows the same FOIA rules as every other county in the state. In a small county like this, requests are usually handled quickly.

Statewide Databases for Greene County

The Illinois State Police runs the CHIRP portal for criminal history checks that cover Greene County. A name-based search costs $10 for electronic results. This system only shows conviction records, not arrests without convictions. No consent is needed for a name check. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) controls what information is released through CHIRP.

The Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search covers people serving state prison sentences after a Greene County conviction. Search by last name or IDOC number. Pretrial detainees at the Greene County Jail will not show up in this system. Use the sheriff's office to check on those individuals instead.

Illinois VINE is a free victim notification service. You can register to get alerts when an offender's custody status changes in Greene County. The service is available 24 hours a day and is confidential. It tracks people in both county and state facilities.

Note: CHIRP name-based checks may miss records if the person used an alias at the time of arrest in Greene County.

How Arrests Work in Greene County

When someone is arrested in Greene County, they go to the jail at 403 Seventh Street in Carrollton. The booking process includes fingerprints, a mugshot, and collecting personal details. A bond hearing is held within 48 hours. The judge sets bail based on the charges and the defendant's ties to the community.

If the state's attorney files charges, the case enters the Greene County Circuit Court system. Criminal cases create public records that you can look up at the courthouse. The arrest record stays on file whether or not the person makes bail. For a small county like Greene, the courthouse staff can usually help you find what you need fairly quickly. The Illinois Courts website has general information about the court system and how it works.

Greene County Record Sealing

Some arrest records from Greene County can be sealed or expunged. Under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630), people who were arrested but not convicted can ask the court to remove those records from public view. This includes dismissals, acquittals, and cases where charges were never filed.

The petition goes to the Greene County Circuit Court. Wait times depend on the type of charge. The state's attorney may object. If the court approves, the record is sealed and will not show in standard public searches anymore. Law enforcement can still see it. Contact Circuit Clerk Shirley Thornton at (217) 942-3421 for information about how to file a sealing petition in Greene County.

Greene County Legal Resources

The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification handles criminal history records at the state level. If you need a copy of your own criminal record, you can go through the Access and Review process at any law enforcement agency that takes fingerprints. ISP does not charge for this service, though the agency taking your prints may charge a fee.

For people who cannot afford a lawyer in Greene County, the court will appoint a public defender. The 7th Judicial Circuit has public defender services for felony and misdemeanor cases. Contact the circuit clerk for more details. Legal aid organizations in Illinois may also be able to help with record sealing petitions and other post-arrest matters.

Cities in Greene County

Greene County includes Carrollton, the county seat and largest community. Other towns include White Hall, Roodhouse, and Greenfield. All arrests in Greene County are processed through the sheriff's office and the circuit court in Carrollton. No cities in Greene County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Greene County. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check where the incident took place. Each county has its own sheriff and court system.