Search Peoria County Inmate Population

Peoria County inmate population records are kept by the Peoria County Sheriff's Office at 301 N. Maxwell Road in Peoria. The jail has space for 550 inmates and ranks as the 8th largest county jail in the state. You can look up who is in custody right now through the county's online jail inmate page. This guide walks through how to find Peoria County inmate population data, what tools the sheriff provides, and how to reach the right office for records or visits.

Peoria County Inmate Search Tools

The Peoria County Sheriff runs an online page where you can check who is in jail right now. The Jail Inmate Information page at peoriacounty.gov lists people in Peoria County custody. You can search by name to find a specific person. The page shows basic booking details and current status. It updates as new people come in or get released from the Peoria County jail.

If you need more help with your search, call the sheriff's office at (309) 697-7841. Staff can look up inmates by name or booking number over the phone. Keep in mind that a person who was just brought in may not show up right away. It can take a few hours for a new booking to appear in the Peoria County inmate population system.

The Peoria County jail inmate page from the sheriff's office shows current detainees held at 301 N. Maxwell Road.

The page is free to use. You do not need an account or login. Results are based on real-time data from the Peoria County Corrections Division, so the list changes through the day as bookings and releases happen.

Peoria County Corrections Facility

The Peoria County Jail sits at 301 N. Maxwell Road, Peoria, IL 61604. With 550 beds, it holds more inmates than most county jails in Illinois. The facility is classified as the 8th largest jail in the state. The Peoria County Corrections page has full details on programs, rules, and how the jail works day to day.

The corrections division processes all bookings for arrests made in Peoria County. This includes people picked up by Peoria Police, the sheriff's office, and smaller municipal departments across the county. Once booked, an inmate shows up in the Peoria County inmate population system within a few hours. The jail handles both pretrial detainees and those serving short sentences of one year or less. People with longer sentences get sent to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Below is the Peoria County Corrections page, which outlines facility operations and programs for the inmate population.

For state prison inmates from Peoria County, use the IDOC search tool at idoc.illinois.gov. That covers anyone who has been moved from the county jail to a state facility. The county and state systems are separate.

Visiting Inmates in Peoria County

Peoria County uses GTL/ViaPath for jail visits. You must schedule your visit at least one day ahead of time. Walk-in visits are not allowed. The inmate has to be in custody for at least 7 days before they can have their first visit. This rule applies to all new bookings in the Peoria County inmate population.

Each inmate gets one 20-minute visit per week. You can schedule through the visitation portal. Bring a valid photo ID when you go. If you show up without ID, you will be turned away. The jail staff will also check to make sure you do not have an active warrant before letting you in. Remote video visits are also an option through the GTL/ViaPath system, which lets you connect from a computer or phone instead of going to the jail in person.

Note: Call (309) 697-7841 if you have questions about visiting hours or rules at the Peoria County jail.

Peoria County Inmate Population Records

You can request records about the Peoria County inmate population through FOIA. Under 5 ILCS 140, public bodies in Illinois must share records when asked in writing. Send your request to the Peoria County Sheriff's Office at 301 N. Maxwell Road, Peoria, IL 61604. The office has five business days to respond. The first 50 pages are free.

Common requests include daily population counts, booking logs, and release dates. Be specific in what you ask for. A broad request will take longer to fill. Under 730 ILCS 5/3-5-1, certain records like medical files and psychological reports are confidential. Those need a court order. But basic booking data and custody status for the Peoria County inmate population are public information that anyone can get.

The Peoria County Circuit Clerk at 324 Main Street, Room G-22, Peoria, IL handles court case records. Call them at (309) 672-6000. The State's Attorney is at 324 Main Street, Room 111, and can be reached at (309) 672-6900. These are separate offices from the sheriff, so know which records you need before you call.

Peoria County Inmate Record Laws

Illinois law sets clear rules on what inmate records are public and what stays private. The state Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 says that all records held by a public body are presumed open. That includes jail booking records, daily population logs, and basic inmate data held by the Peoria County Sheriff's Office. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, arrest reports must include the person's name, age, and charges.

The Uniform Conviction Information Act at 20 ILCS 2635 limits what can be shared to conviction data only. Arrest records that did not lead to a conviction have extra protections. The Criminal Identification Act at 20 ILCS 2630 covers how criminal history records are stored and who can see them. For the Peoria County inmate population, this means current custody data is public, but full criminal histories may be restricted.

Cities in Peoria County

Peoria is the largest city in Peoria County and the county seat. All arrests in the county go through the Peoria County Jail for booking and detention. The sheriff's office manages inmate population records for every municipality in the county.

Smaller cities like Peoria Heights, Bartonville, and West Peoria also fall under Peoria County jurisdiction for jail records. These cities do not have their own detention facilities, so the county jail at Maxwell Road handles all longer-term holds.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Peoria County. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check the address of the incident. Each county runs its own jail and keeps its own inmate records.