Kendall County Inmate Population

Kendall County inmate population records are handled by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office in Yorkville. The county has grown fast over the past two decades, and its jail operations have scaled up to match. You can search for people in Kendall County custody by contacting the sheriff directly or using state-level tools from the Illinois Department of Corrections. This page covers how to find Kendall County inmate population records, who to call, and what laws apply to accessing these public records in Illinois.

Kendall County Inmate Search

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office in Yorkville manages the county jail and all booking records. To find out if someone is in custody, you can call the sheriff's office directly. Staff can check the current inmate roster and confirm if a person is being held. The Kendall County inmate population is smaller than neighboring counties like Will and Kane, but the jail still processes a steady flow of bookings from the growing communities in the area.

For people who have been transferred to state prison, the Illinois Department of Corrections runs its own search tool. The IDOC Inmate Search at idoc.illinois.gov covers anyone in state custody. You can search by last name, IDOC number, or birthdate. This is the right tool if a Kendall County inmate has already been sentenced and moved out of the county jail.

The Illinois Department of Corrections homepage provides links to inmate search and other state-level resources.

The IDOC system notes that inmates may not appear if they are held under a different name, have been discharged, or are still at a county facility. If you cannot find someone through the state search, they may still be in Kendall County custody at the local jail.

Kendall County Jail Operations

The Kendall County Jail sits in Yorkville and handles all bookings for arrests made across the county. This includes people picked up by Yorkville Police, Plano Police, Oswego Police, and the sheriff's own patrol units. Once someone is booked, they become part of the Kendall County inmate population and their basic data is available to the public under Illinois FOIA rules.

Kendall County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Illinois. That population growth has led to more demand on the jail and the courts. The county is part of the 23rd Judicial Circuit, which also includes DeKalb County. Court cases for people in the Kendall County inmate population are heard at the Kendall County Courthouse in Yorkville. Pretrial detainees make up a significant share of the jail population, along with those serving short county sentences of under one year.

People sentenced to more than one year get transferred to an IDOC facility. The Northern Reception and Classification Center in Joliet is one of the closest intake points for Kendall County inmates heading to state prison.

Visiting Kendall County Inmates

Visits at the Kendall County Jail must be arranged through the sheriff's office. Contact the jail to find out current visiting hours and rules. You will need a valid photo ID to visit. Do not go to the jail if you have an active warrant. Staff will check your information before allowing you in.

In-person visits typically need to be scheduled ahead of time. Video visitation may be available depending on the vendor the county uses. Remote visits let you connect without driving to Yorkville. Call the Kendall County Sheriff's Office for the most current details on visiting hours, time limits, and how to get on an inmate's visitor list. Rules can change, so it is worth calling before you make the trip.

Note: Always confirm visiting hours with the jail before going, as schedules may vary by housing unit.

Kendall County Inmate Population Records

You can request Kendall County inmate records through the Freedom of Information Act. Under 5 ILCS 140, all records held by a public body in Illinois are presumed open. Send a written FOIA request to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office in Yorkville. The office has five business days to respond. The first 50 pages are free. You can ask for booking logs, daily population counts, and release dates.

Not all records are public. Under 730 ILCS 5/3-5-1, medical files and psychological evaluations are confidential. You would need a court order to get those. But basic booking information and current custody status for the Kendall County inmate population are available to anyone who asks. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, arrest reports must include the person's name, age, and the charges filed. That information is public regardless of case outcome.

The Kendall County Circuit Clerk handles court case records. If you need case files, hearing dates, or disposition records, contact the clerk's office at the Kendall County Courthouse in Yorkville. The State's Attorney handles prosecution records and can answer questions about pending cases.

Illinois Inmate Record Access Laws

Several Illinois statutes control how inmate records are shared with the public. The Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 is the main law. It says all records held by government agencies are presumed public unless a specific exemption applies. This covers the Kendall County inmate population data held by the sheriff. Agencies must respond within five business days. If they deny your request, they have to explain why in writing.

The Uniform Conviction Information Act at 20 ILCS 2635 restricts public release to conviction records only. If someone was arrested but not convicted, their record may have added protections. The Criminal Identification Act at 20 ILCS 2630 governs how criminal history data is kept and who can view it. For a full criminal history check, you would go through the Illinois State Police rather than the Kendall County Sheriff. The State Records Act at 5 ILCS 160 also requires that arrest reports include basic identifying information like name, age, and charges.

State Resources for Kendall County

The Illinois Prisoner Review Board at prb.illinois.gov handles parole hearings, revocation hearings, and clemency petitions for inmates from Kendall County and the rest of the state. If a family member is up for parole or early release, the PRB is the agency to contact. They can be reached at 217-782-7273. Victims can call the toll-free line at 1-800-801-9110.

The IDOC FOIA office at 1301 Concordia Court, Springfield, IL 62794 handles records requests for state inmates. You can email them at DOC.FOIARequest@illinois.gov. The IDOC constituent services line is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM at DOC.Constituent.Services@illinois.gov. For Kendall County inmates still in the local jail, go through the county sheriff instead of IDOC.

Cities in Kendall County

Kendall County includes the cities of Yorkville, Oswego, Plano, and parts of several other communities. None of the cities in Kendall County reach the population threshold for their own dedicated page on this site. All arrests in these cities go through the Kendall County Jail for booking. Joliet, located in neighboring Will County, is the closest large city. The Kendall County Sheriff manages inmate population records for every municipality within the county's borders.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Kendall County. Each one has its own jail and keeps its own set of inmate records. Check the arrest location to figure out which county has the records you need.