Find DeKalb County Released Inmates

DeKalb County released inmates records are held by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in Sycamore. The county covers about 650 square miles in northern Illinois and runs a jail at 150 North Main Street. If you need to check on someone who was booked or released from the DeKalb County Jail, the sheriff publishes an online roster. This roster shows who is in custody right now and can help you track down info on people who have passed through the facility. The jail operates around the clock, and the roster updates as people come and go.

DeKalb County Inmate Roster

The main way to find released inmates in DeKalb County is through the sheriff's online roster. The DeKalb County inmate roster lists everyone who is currently in the jail. You can scroll through the list or search for a specific name. Each entry shows the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond information. While the roster mainly shows current inmates, checking it regularly helps you track when someone gets released from DeKalb County custody.

The DeKalb County Jail is at 150 North Main Street in Sycamore, IL 60178. You can call 815-895-2155 to speak with jail staff. They operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you do not see someone on the roster, it could mean they have already been released or transferred. Staff at the jail can confirm release dates over the phone if you give them the name and any other details you have. The sheriff's office covers all 650 square miles of DeKalb County, so anyone arrested within that area goes through this jail.

The screenshot below shows the DeKalb County Sheriff's inmate roster page at dekalbcountysheriff.org.

The roster is updated as inmates are booked in or released from the facility.

Note: The online roster shows current inmates, so someone who was recently released may no longer appear on the list.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all inmate records. This includes data on people currently in custody and those who have been released. The sheriff's office is the place to go if you need more detail than what the online roster provides. You can also find the sheriff's site at dekalbsheriff.org, which links to the same services and resources.

Under 730 ILCS 5, the Illinois Unified Code of Corrections, counties must follow state rules on how inmates are held and released. DeKalb County follows these guidelines for everything from booking procedures to calculating good time credit. Good time credit can change when a person gets released, which is why projected dates sometimes shift. The sheriff's office tracks all of this for every inmate who passes through the DeKalb County Jail.

Here is the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office homepage from dekalbsheriff.org.

This site has links to the jail roster, FOIA forms, and general contact info for the office.

DeKalb County Released Inmates FOIA Requests

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 gives you the right to ask for public records from DeKalb County. This includes released inmates records held by the sheriff's office. The county has a FOIA page where you can learn how to submit a request. Write down the full name of the person you are looking for, any dates you know, and what records you need.

The sheriff's office also has a forms and fees page that covers records costs. The first 50 pages of records are free. After that, there may be a per-page charge. The county must respond to your FOIA request within five business days. They can take up to five more if they need extra time. Most requests for basic booking and release data are filled without issue. If they deny your request, they have to explain why and point to the specific part of 5 ILCS 140 that allows the denial.

Note: The first 50 pages of records from the DeKalb County Sheriff are free, which covers most single-person lookups.

State Resources for DeKalb County Inmates

Not all people arrested in DeKalb County stay in the county jail. Some get sentenced to state prison. When that happens, the Illinois Department of Corrections takes over their records. The IDOC Offender Search is a free tool that covers all state prison inmates. You can look up anyone from DeKalb County who was sentenced to state time. It shows current status, conviction details, and release dates.

The Illinois VINELink system lets you track specific offenders from DeKalb County. Sign up for alerts and the system tells you when someone is released, transferred, or moved to a different facility. This works for both county jail inmates and state prison inmates. Call 1-866-277-7477 if you need help getting started. The service is free.

For statewide criminal history checks, use the Illinois State Police name-based search. This paid service pulls records from all 102 counties in Illinois. It can show conviction history for someone with DeKalb County released inmates records alongside cases from other counties. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association also links to resources that span the whole state.

How to Find DeKalb County Released Inmates

There are a few ways to look up released inmates in DeKalb County. The online roster is the quickest starting point. Check the sheriff's roster page and scan for the name you need. If the person is not there, they may have already been let go or moved to state custody.

Call the jail at 815-895-2155 for a direct answer. Staff are available around the clock. Give them the person's name and any other info you have. They can check the system and confirm if someone was booked, what they were charged with, and when they were released from DeKalb County. For detailed records, submit a FOIA request through the county website. Under 5 ILCS 140, you have the legal right to those documents. The first 50 pages are free from the sheriff's office.

• Check the online inmate roster at the sheriff's website
• Call 815-895-2155 for phone lookups any time of day
• Submit a FOIA request for formal released inmates records
• Search IDOC for state prison records tied to DeKalb County
• Register for VINELink alerts on specific offenders

Nearby Counties

These counties border DeKalb County. Each runs its own jail and keeps separate released inmates records. If someone was arrested in one of these areas, you need to search that county's system.