Aurora Inmate Population

Aurora inmate population records fall under the Kane County Sheriff's Office for most of the city. Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois with close to 180,000 residents, and it spans parts of Kane, DuPage, and Will counties. But the bulk of Aurora sits in Kane County, so that is where most arrests lead. You can search for current detainees through the Kane County online tool at no cost. This page covers how to look up Aurora inmates, the jail facility that holds them, and the ways to get records or schedule a visit.

Kane County Holds Aurora Inmates

Most people arrested in Aurora end up at the Kane County jail. The Aurora Police Department handles arrests, but the city does not run its own long-term jail. After booking and processing, detainees are moved to the Kane County Adult Justice Center. This is the same for most cities in Illinois. The county sheriff runs the jail. The city police make the arrests.

The Kane County Sheriff's Office is at 37W755 Illinois Route 38 in St. Charles, IL 60175. The main phone is 630-232-6840 and the jail line is 630-232-6677. Sheriff's dispatch can be reached at 630-232-8400. All inmate population records for people arrested in Aurora go through this office, unless the arrest happened in a part of the city that falls in DuPage or Will County. In those cases, the respective county would handle the detention.

Note: Aurora touches three counties, but Kane County handles the vast majority of arrests and jail bookings for the city.

Aurora Inmate Population Search

The Kane County Sheriff has a free online detainee search tool. You can find it at kanesheriff.com/Pages/Detainee-Search.aspx. Type in a name and it will show you who is in custody right now. The search results include charges, bond info, and booking details.

The Kane County detainee search page pulls data from the Kane County jail system. The tool is a good starting point for any Aurora inmate search.

If the person does not show up in the Kane County search, they might be in DuPage County or Will County. Check those counties if the arrest happened near the border. You can also call the Kane County jail directly at 630-232-6677. For state prison inmates, use the IDOC inmate search instead.

Kane County Jail Serving Aurora

The Kane County Adult Justice Center holds detainees from Aurora and the rest of Kane County. The facility is a 236,000 square foot building at 37W755 Illinois Route 38, Suite B, in St. Charles. It has 640 beds. The average daily population is about 401 detainees as of 2025. Housing an inmate costs the county $62 per day.

The jail holds both pre-trial detainees and those serving short sentences. Pre-trial means the person has been charged but not yet convicted. They are waiting for court dates. People with short misdemeanor sentences may also serve their time at this facility rather than going to state prison. The Kane County jail is smaller than some of the collar county jails, but it still processes a steady flow of bookings from Aurora and surrounding areas.

Visiting Aurora Inmates in Kane County

Visitation at the Kane County jail uses ICSolutions. You need to register first at icsolutions.com and get on the approved visitor list. There are on-site video terminals at the facility's visitation center. You can also visit from home using the ICS Mobile app or a Windows computer. Each visit lasts 30 minutes.

Only one visiting group per week is allowed per inmate. You must book at least 72 hours in advance. That means if you want to see someone this weekend, plan ahead early in the week. Show up with valid photo ID. If you have any open warrants, do not go to the jail. You could be taken into custody yourself. This is a standard rule across Illinois county jails.

Note: The 72-hour advance booking rule is strictly enforced at Kane County, so plan your visit early.

Aurora Inmate Records Access

You can request records about Aurora inmates through FOIA. Under 5 ILCS 140, the Kane County Sheriff's Office must respond to written requests within five business days. The first 50 pages are free. You can submit a request through the Kane County Sheriff FOIA page or use the county portal at kanecountyil.nextrequest.com.

Common requests include daily jail rosters, booking logs, and release records. Be specific with what you ask for. A vague request like "all inmate records" will take much longer to process. Under 730 ILCS 5/3-5-1, medical and psychological files are confidential and need a court order. The Uniform Conviction Information Act at 20 ILCS 2635 also limits what the public can see. Only conviction data gets released freely. Arrest records without a conviction have more restrictions.

Aurora Legal Resources

For court-related matters tied to Aurora inmate cases, the Kane County Circuit Clerk is at 540 South Randall Road in St. Charles. Call 630-232-3413. The Kane County State's Attorney is at 37W777 Route 38, Suite 300, and their number is 630-232-3500. The 16th Judicial Circuit handles all court proceedings for Kane County, including cases that start with Aurora arrests.

Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, arrest reports must include the person's name, age, and charges. If you need to verify details about someone arrested in Aurora, the arrest report is public. The Criminal Identification Act at 20 ILCS 2630 governs how criminal history records are maintained and gives people the right to challenge inaccurate records. Anyone who thinks their record has an error can start a correction process through the proper channels.

The Illinois Prisoner Review Board handles parole and clemency matters for people who have been sent to state prison. If an Aurora resident is serving time at an IDOC facility, the review board would manage their parole hearings. Victims can call the toll-free line at 1-800-801-9110.

Kane County Inmate Population Page

For the full Kane County jail page with all search tools and contact details, visit the county page below.

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Aurora. Each one falls under a county jail system where inmate records are kept by the sheriff's office.