Ogle County Inmate Population Search
Ogle County inmate population records are maintained by the Ogle County Sheriff's Office in Oregon, Illinois. The sheriff's office is at 103 Jefferson Street and the jail is at a separate address on 601 West Washington Street. With 157 beds, the Ogle County Jail handles a steady flow of bookings from across the county. You can call (815) 732-2156 for the sheriff or (815) 732-2135 for the jail directly. This page explains how to search Ogle County inmate population records and connect with the right offices.
Ogle County Inmate Population Quick Facts
Find Ogle County Inmate Records
The Ogle County Sheriff's Office tracks all inmates booked into the county jail. Sheriff Brian E. VanVickle leads the office. To check if someone is in custody, call the jail at (815) 732-2135. Staff can confirm whether a person is being held and share basic information about charges and bond. The sheriff's main line at (815) 732-2156 handles general questions about the department.
The Ogle County Sheriff's page on the county government website lists contact numbers, office hours, and general department info.
The screenshot above shows the official Ogle County Sheriff's Office page. It covers the main services the department provides, including jail operations and patrol. Use this page to find the right phone number or address when looking into Ogle County inmate population information.
Ogle County Jail Facility
The Ogle County Jail is at 601 West Washington Street in Oregon, IL 61061. That is a different address from the sheriff's main office, which is at 103 Jefferson Street. The jail has 157 beds. It holds pre-trial detainees, people serving sentences under one year, and individuals held on warrants from Ogle County or other jurisdictions. Inmates who receive sentences longer than one year are transferred to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
The jail handles all booking, housing, and release operations for people arrested by Ogle County deputies, Oregon city police, and other local agencies within the county. Each booking creates a record that includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, and arrest date. Under Illinois law, these booking records are public.
Note: The jail and the sheriff's office are at different addresses in Oregon, so call ahead to make sure you go to the right building.
Ogle County Inmate Population Records
Public records from the Ogle County Jail include booking logs, daily inmate counts, charges, and bond information. Anyone can request these. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act under 5 ILCS 140 gives you the right to ask for public records from any government body in the state. Write your request, describe what you need, and send it to the Ogle County Sheriff's Office. They have five business days to respond. The first 50 pages come at no cost.
Certain records stay confidential. Under 730 ILCS 5/3-5-1, inmate master record files are sealed. Medical records, psychological evaluations, and internal disciplinary reports all fall under this protection. Only a court order can unlock those. This applies to everyone in Illinois custody, whether they are in the Ogle County Jail or a state prison.
Ogle County Courts and Legal Contacts
The Ogle County Circuit Clerk is at 106 South 5th Street, Suite 300, in Oregon, IL. The phone is (815) 732-3201. The circuit clerk handles court records, case files, and sentencing documents for all Ogle County cases. If you know the case number, you can get information faster.
The Ogle County State's Attorney is at 106 S. 5th Street, Suite 110, in Oregon, IL and can be reached at (815) 732-1170. For criminal cases, the State's Attorney prosecutes while the circuit clerk maintains the court file. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, arrest reports must include the person's name, age, and charges. This means basic Ogle County arrest data is always available to the public. The Uniform Conviction Information Act at 20 ILCS 2635 governs what conviction records can be shared.
Illinois State Inmate Resources
For anyone from Ogle County who has been sentenced to state prison, the Illinois Department of Corrections manages all records. The IDOC inmate search at idoc.illinois.gov lets you look up state inmates by name, IDOC number, or birth date. Dixon Correctional Center, a medium security facility, is the closest state prison to Ogle County.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board handles parole hearings and early release reviews. Victims can track hearings and call 1-800-801-9110 for updates. The IDOC headquarters in Springfield can be reached at (217) 558-2200. If you need to file a FOIA request for state-level records, contact the IDOC FOIA officer at ext. 4166.
Nearby Counties
Ogle County shares borders with many counties in northern Illinois. Each one has its own jail and inmate records. If you need to check a different county, use the links below.