Crawford County Released Inmates

Crawford County released inmates records are held by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office in Robinson. The county sits in the southeast part of Illinois along the Indiana state line and has a population of about 18,500 people. If you need to find out who has been booked into or released from the Crawford County jail, the sheriff provides an online jail roster that is open to the public. You can also search state-level tools for people who moved on to prison after a Crawford County case.

Crawford County Sheriff Jail Roster

The Crawford County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 100 S. Douglas Street in Robinson. The office handles all bookings, holds, and releases for the county. Chief Deputy Doug Slater and Chief of Corrections Fred Chinn oversee day-to-day jail operations. If you want to ask about a released inmate by phone, call the sheriff's office directly.

Crawford County posts a jail roster on the county website. This list shows who is in the jail right now. It gets updated as people come in and go out. You may need to agree to a disclaimer before you can view the full list. The roster shows names, charges, and booking dates for people in custody. Check it to see if someone has been released or is still being held.

There is also an interactive inmate search on a separate sheriff site. This tool lets you look up inmates by name. It pulls from the same jail data but gives you a search bar instead of a full list. Both tools are free to use and do not need an account.

The screenshot below shows the Crawford County jail roster page where you can view current inmates.

Use this page to check who is being held at the Crawford County jail right now.

Records Requests in Crawford County

Illinois law gives you the right to ask for public records. The Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 covers all government bodies in the state, and that includes the Crawford County Sheriff's Office. If you need records on a released inmate that do not show up in the online roster, you can file a FOIA request. The sheriff's office has FOIA forms on its website. You can also write your own letter and send it in. Put in the full name of the person, any dates you know, and what you want to see. The office has five business days to respond, and they can ask for five more if the request is large.

The VOICES Act info is also on the sheriff's department page. This law protects the rights of crime victims in Illinois. If you are a victim and need records tied to a released inmate from Crawford County, VOICES Act protections may apply to your case. Contact the sheriff's office if you have questions about what you can access under this law.

The screenshot below shows the Crawford County Sheriff's Department page with links to FOIA forms and other resources.

This is the main hub for all sheriff services in Crawford County.

Note: The Crawford County website is in the process of moving to a new platform, so some links may be temporarily unavailable.

State-Level Inmate Records for Crawford County

Not all released inmates from Crawford County stay at the county level. Some go on to state prison. The Illinois Department of Corrections keeps records on anyone sent to a state facility after a conviction. You can search the IDOC Offender Search to find people from Crawford County who served time in state prison. The database shows both current inmates and those who have been released or placed on parole. You can also contact the IDOC FOIA office by email at DOC.FOIARequest@illinois.gov if you need archived records that do not appear in the search tool.

The Illinois VINELink system works for both county and state inmates. It is free and runs around the clock. You can search by name and see if someone is in custody. You can also sign up for alerts. VINELink sends you a text, call, or email when the person's status changes. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477 if you want to check by phone instead.

The Illinois Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 covers sentencing, good time credit, and release conditions for state inmates. If someone from Crawford County was sentenced to state prison, these rules control when and how they get released. Sentence credit can cut time served by 50%, 75%, or even more depending on the charge and the programs the inmate finishes while inside.

Crawford County Background Search

The Illinois State Police run a name-based background check service through the ISP Bureau of Identification. You can search for criminal history tied to a person in Crawford County. This is a paid tool. Results show convictions and may include jail and prison time served. It is useful if you want a full picture of someone's record that goes beyond just the county jail.

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association has resources that link to all 102 county sheriff offices. This can help you find info on inmates across county lines if you are not sure where someone was held. For Crawford County, start with the jail roster and then check these broader tools if you do not find what you need.

• Jail roster at crawfordcountyil.org for current inmates
• Interactive inmate search at crawfordcountysheriff.org
• IDOC Offender Search for state prison records
• VINELink for custody status and alerts
• ISP background check for full criminal history
• FOIA request for detailed released inmate records

Nearby Counties

These counties sit next to Crawford County. Each one keeps its own jail and inmate records. If someone was arrested in a neighboring county, you need to check that county's system.