Find Henry County Inmate Population

Henry County inmate population records are handled by the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 311 West Center Street in Cambridge, Illinois. The jail is at the same address. Sheriff Kerry Loncka runs the department, and the main phone number is (309) 937-3911. Whether you need to check if someone is in custody or request booking records, the sheriff's office is the starting point. This page covers how to search Henry County inmate population data, schedule visits, and get records through the proper channels.

Henry County Inmate Search

To find out if someone is in the Henry County Jail, call the sheriff's office at (309) 937-3911. Staff can check the current jail roster and tell you whether someone is in custody. They can also share basic booking information like charges and bond amount. The office is at 311 West Center Street in Cambridge, IL 61238.

The Henry County Sheriff's Office page on the county website lists contact details, department services, and general information about the sheriff's operations. You can also email the department at henrycountysheriff@henrycty.com if your question is not urgent.

The image shows the Henry County Sheriff's Office page on the county government website. Sheriff Kerry Loncka heads the department. The page is useful for finding the right contact when you need to ask about Henry County inmate population records or jail services.

Henry County Jail Visitation

The Henry County Jail offers on-site video visitation on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Visit hours run from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, 1:00 to 5:00 PM, and 7:00 to 8:00 PM on those days. All visits must be scheduled in advance. Henry County uses ICSolutions and JailATM for visit scheduling. You will need to create an account on one of those platforms to book your time slot.

Video visits have replaced traditional face-to-face visits in many Illinois county jails, and Henry County follows this approach. The system lets you connect with an inmate through a screen at the facility. If you cannot make it to Cambridge in person, some video platforms also offer remote visits from home for a fee. Check the scheduling platform for options and pricing.

Note: Visit schedules can change without much warning, so confirm your time slot before making the trip to Henry County.

Henry County Inmate Population Records

Public records from the Henry County Jail include names, charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and release dates. These are open to anyone. Under 5 ILCS 140, the Illinois Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request any public record from a government office. Send a written request to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Describe what you need clearly. The office must respond within five business days. The first 50 pages are free.

Not all records are public though. Under 730 ILCS 5/3-5-1, master record files for inmates are confidential. That covers medical records, psychological evaluations, and disciplinary files. You need a court order to see any of those. This rule applies to anyone in Henry County custody or in the state prison system.

Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, arrest reports must include the person's name, age, and the charges filed. So basic arrest information from Henry County is always available. For conviction-only information, the Uniform Conviction Information Act at 20 ILCS 2635 controls what can be released.

Henry County Court Resources

The Henry County Circuit Clerk is at 307 West Center Street in Cambridge, IL. Call (309) 937-3572 for court records, case files, and sentencing documents. The clerk's office can look up cases by name or case number. If you already know the case number, the search goes much faster.

The Henry County State's Attorney is at 307 West Center Street as well, reachable at (309) 937-3582. The State's Attorney handles prosecution of criminal cases in the county. Between the circuit clerk and the sheriff, you can track down most Henry County inmate population records you might need, from the initial arrest all the way through sentencing.

Illinois State Inmate Search

When someone from Henry County gets transferred to state prison, the Illinois Department of Corrections takes over their records. The IDOC inmate search at idoc.illinois.gov lets you find anyone in the state system by name, IDOC number, or birth date. Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg and Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center are the closest state facilities to Henry County.

The Illinois Prisoner Review Board manages parole hearings and clemency reviews for state inmates. Victims of crimes in Henry County can call 1-800-801-9110 for hearing updates. The IDOC lockdown hotline at (877) 840-3220 lets you check if a state prison is on lockdown before visiting.

Nearby Counties

Henry County is in western Illinois, bordered by several other counties. Each one has its own jail and keeps its own inmate population records. Check the arrest location to know which county to contact.