Search Berwyn Released Inmates
Berwyn released inmates records are managed by the Berwyn Police Department and the Cook County Sheriff's Office. This west suburban city has about 55,600 residents and sits right next to Chicago in Cook County. The police department does not run its own jail. Everyone arrested by Berwyn officers gets sent to Cook County for booking and detention. You can search the Cook County Inmate Locator for current and recently released inmates, and the Berwyn Police handle arrest records through their FOIA process and NextRequest portal. Both paths are free to start.
Berwyn Quick Facts
Berwyn Police Department
The Berwyn Police Department is at 6401 West 31st Street. The Berwyn Police website has info on divisions, services, and contact details. Call (708) 795-5600 to reach the Records Division. The lobby is open Monday through Friday. As of February 2026, the hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The lobby is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
The screenshot below shows the Berwyn Police Department homepage with links to records and services.
The site links to FOIA info, contact forms, and the weekly crime bulletin.
Berwyn Police do not run their own jail. There is no local inmate search portal. Everyone arrested in Berwyn gets transported to the Cook County jail. To check if someone is still in custody after a Berwyn arrest, you need to use the Cook County tools. The police department keeps its own arrest records, but for jail and release data, Cook County is the source.
Note: Police records FOIA requests in Berwyn must go directly to the police department, not City Hall.
Berwyn FOIA and Records
The Berwyn Police use the NextRequest portal for FOIA submissions. You can file a request online and track its status through the system. The portal also lets you search through past requests that have already been filled. This is a good place to start if someone else already asked for the same records you need.
The screenshot below shows the Berwyn Police NextRequest FOIA portal where you can submit and track records requests.
You can browse past requests or submit a new one through the portal.
The Berwyn Police FOIA page has more info on how to submit a request. Put it in writing. Include the person's full name and any dates you know. The department must respond within five business days under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140. Police reports and accident reports cost $10.00 each. Background checks cost $50.00 and need to be done at the station with a current ID.
The screenshot below shows the Berwyn Police Department contact page with address and phone details.
Use the contact info to reach the Records Division for in-person requests.
The department puts out a weekly bulletin that covers calls for service, misdemeanor arrests, felony arrests, ordinance citations, and use of force incidents. This bulletin is an immediate disclosure document, so you do not need a formal FOIA request to get it. Just ask for the latest copy.
The screenshot below shows the Berwyn Police FOIA information page with submission instructions.
The FOIA page explains what you can request and how the process works.
Cook County Inmate Search
All Berwyn arrests result in inmates going to Cook County jail. The facility is at 2700 South California Avenue in Chicago. The Cook County Inmate Locator lets you search for anyone currently held or recently released. Search by name to see booking date, charges, bond amount, and status.
The Cook County Sheriff website has more on jail operations and inmate services. Call (773) 674-1945 for questions about a specific person. The locator covers everyone booked into Cook County, whether they were arrested in Berwyn, Chicago, or any other town in the county. For more detail on Cook County resources, visit the Cook County released inmates page.
State Level Inmate Records
People convicted in Berwyn who get a longer sentence may end up in state prison. The IDOC Offender Search covers all state inmates, past and present. Search by name to find people who served time in an Illinois prison after a Berwyn case. The database is free to use.
The Illinois VINELink system sends free alerts when an offender's custody status changes. You can get a text, phone call, or email any time someone is released or transferred. This works for Cook County jail and state prison inmates. The Illinois State Police run a name-based background check system that pulls criminal history statewide. The Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 sets the rules on sentencing, release, and parole for Illinois inmates.
Note: State prison and county jail records are in separate databases, so check both when looking for someone.
Finding Berwyn Released Inmates
Start with the Cook County Inmate Locator. This is the fastest way to find someone booked after a Berwyn arrest. For arrest records, use the NextRequest portal or contact the Berwyn Police directly at (708) 795-5600.
- Cook County Inmate Locator for current and recent bookings
- Berwyn Police NextRequest portal for FOIA requests
- Berwyn Police Records Division at (708) 795-5600
- IDOC offender search for state prison inmates
- VINELink for free custody status alerts
- Weekly crime bulletin for recent arrests
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Berwyn in the western suburbs. All fall under Cook County for jail bookings.