Clark County Released Inmates Lookup

Clark County released inmates records are managed by the Clark County Sheriff's Office in Marshall. Sheriff William D. Brown heads the department, which runs the county jail and handles law enforcement across this eastern Illinois county along the Indiana border. If you are looking for someone who was held at the Clark County Jail, the sheriff's office can help with phone inquiries and records requests. Clark County also uses the Illinois VINELink system, which gives the public free access to custody status information for local inmates.

Clark County Sheriff's Office

The Clark County Sheriff's website has basic information about the department and its services. Sheriff William D. Brown leads the office from 207 N 5th Street in Marshall, IL 62441. Call (217) 826-6393 to reach the sheriff's office. Deputies operate the county jail and work closely with local courts on criminal cases across Clark County.

The jail processes all arrests made within Clark County. When someone is booked in, the staff create a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. That record stays on file after the person is released. Clark County does not run a dedicated online inmate search portal on its own website. But the county takes part in the Illinois VINELink program, which gives you a way to check custody status and get alerts on specific inmates. The sheriff's office can also look up released inmates by name when you call.

The screenshot below shows the Clark County Sheriff's page with contact information and services.

This page lists the sheriff's contact details and describes the services provided by the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

Clark County Inmate Status on VINELink

Clark County participates in the Appriss Inc. Illinois VINELink program. This is a free service that runs around the clock, seven days a week. You can search for offenders who have been processed into the Clark County Jail and check their current custody status. VINELink also lets you register for alerts. When the person you are tracking gets released, moved, or has any change in status, the system sends you a notice by text, phone call, or email.

The VINEmobile app is also available. Download it for free on your phone and set up tracking for Clark County inmates from wherever you are. Call 1-866-277-7477 if you need help getting started with VINELink or the mobile app. This tool is particularly useful for Clark County since the sheriff's office does not post a jail roster online. VINELink fills that gap by giving the public a way to check on released inmates without having to call the office.

Clark County also maintains a list of recent offenders processed into the jail. Contact the sheriff's office at (217) 826-6393 to ask about this list or about any specific person's custody status.

Clark County Released Inmates Records

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 gives you the right to request public records from the Clark County Sheriff's Office. This covers booking records, arrest reports, charge details, and release information. Submit a written request to the sheriff at 207 N 5th Street, Marshall, IL 62441. The office must respond within five business days. Most basic released inmates requests cost nothing.

Clark County charges $5.00 for a copy of a report. Service fees run $25.00, and return fees are $5.00 plus $1.00 per mile. These fees apply to civil process work, not to basic FOIA requests for released inmates data. If you are just asking whether a specific person was in custody and when they were released, a phone call or FOIA request is the way to go. Include the full name, any dates, and what records you need in your written request.

Note: Under 5 ILCS 140, the first 50 pages of any FOIA request are free for all Illinois counties including Clark County.

State Records for Clark County

When someone convicted in Clark County is sent to state prison, the Illinois Department of Corrections takes over their records. The IDOC Offender Search lets you look up anyone who served time in a state facility. This free tool shows conviction details, sentence length, and release status for both current and past inmates. It covers all Clark County cases that resulted in state prison time.

The Illinois Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 sets the rules for how the state handles inmates from Clark County and every other county. Sentence credit under this code affects when someone gets released. Inmates can earn statutory credit at rates of 50%, 75%, 85%, or 100% depending on the offense. Program credits for things like education and drug treatment can also shorten a sentence.

The Illinois State Police background check pulls criminal history from all 102 counties. This paid service is run by the Bureau of Identification at 260 N. Chicago St. in Joliet. It can show Clark County released inmates records along with convictions from anywhere else in the state. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association also maintains a directory of every county sheriff in Illinois.

How to Get Clark County Inmates Info

Start with VINELink. It is free and covers Clark County inmates. You can check status and set up alerts without making a phone call. For a more direct approach, call the sheriff's office at (217) 826-6393.

For formal records, file a FOIA request in writing. The office has five business days to respond. If the person went to state prison, search the IDOC Offender Search online. The ISP background check gives you a full statewide criminal history for a fee. Between these tools, you can find released inmates data tied to Clark County no matter where the person ended up.

• Check VINELink for free custody status on Clark County inmates
• Call (217) 826-6393 for direct jail inquiries
• File a FOIA request for formal booking and release records
• Search IDOC for state prison records from Clark County cases
• Use the ISP background check for statewide criminal history

Nearby Counties

These counties border Clark County. Each one has its own jail and released inmates records. If someone was arrested in a different county, you need to search that county's system.