Find Fulton County Released Inmates

Fulton County released inmates records are kept by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Lewistown. The county has about 33,000 residents and sits in west-central Illinois. Sheriff Jon Webb oversees the office and the county jail. Fulton County has two online inmate search tools that let you look up who is being held. You can also email the sheriff at sheriff@fultonco.org or call (309) 547-2277 to ask about someone who has been released from custody.

Fulton County Sheriff Inmate Search

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is at 268 W Washington Ave, Lewistown, IL 61542. Sheriff Jon Webb runs the department. Call (309) 547-2277 or email sheriff@fultonco.org to reach the office. The sheriff's term runs through 2026. Staff handle jail operations, patrol, and court duties across the county.

Fulton County offers two ways to search for inmates online. The first is the FCSOGA inmate search page. This tool lets you look up people who are currently in the Fulton County jail. The second is the Fulton County jail roster hosted on an external platform. Both tools show inmate details. The roster includes names, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. These are free to use and open to anyone.

Having two search options means you can cross-check information. If one site is down or slow, try the other. The roster at myr2m.com tends to have the most detail, including charges and bond info. The FCSOGA search is more of a quick lookup tool.

The screenshot below shows the FCSOGA inmate search page for Fulton County.

Use this page to search for current inmates in the Fulton County jail.

Fulton County Jail Roster

The Fulton County jail roster at myr2m.com shows detailed info about each inmate. It lists the person's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and next court date. This is updated as people are booked in and released. If you are looking for someone who was recently in the Fulton County jail, check this roster first.

The screenshot below shows the Fulton County Sheriff's Office page on the county website.

Find contact info and department details here.

The jail roster on the external platform gives the most complete picture of who is being held. It is a good starting point for anyone looking for released inmates info in Fulton County.

This roster shows charges, bond, and court dates for people in the Fulton County jail.

Records Requests for Fulton County

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140, you can request released inmates records from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Send your request to 268 W Washington Ave, Lewistown, IL 61542 or email sheriff@fultonco.org. Include the person's full name, dates you are interested in, and what kind of records you need. The office must respond within five business days.

Most booking and release records are public. That covers names, charges, bond amounts, and release dates. The first 50 pages are free. Anything beyond that costs the actual price of copies. If a record is exempt under FOIA, the office has to tell you why. You can appeal a denial to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor.

Note: You can also call (309) 547-2277 or email the sheriff directly for quick questions about released inmates.

State-Level Resources for Fulton County

If someone from Fulton County was sentenced to state prison, the Illinois Department of Corrections keeps their records. The IDOC Offender Search covers all state inmates, past and present. Search by name or IDOC number. For archived records not in the online tool, email DOC.FOIARequest@illinois.gov.

The Illinois VINELink tracks inmates at both the county and state level. It is free and runs 24/7. Search by name and see custody status. Register for alerts to get notified by text, call, or email when something changes. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477.

The Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 sets sentencing and release rules for state inmates. Sentence credit lets inmates serve less than their full term based on the charge and programs they complete. The ISP background check service is a paid option for broader criminal history searches. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association connects all 102 county offices.

• FCSOGA inmate search for current Fulton County inmates
• Jail roster at myr2m.com for detailed inmate data
• Call (309) 547-2277 or email sheriff@fultonco.org
• IDOC search for state prison records
• VINELink for custody alerts

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fulton County. Each one has its own jail and inmate records. If the person was arrested in a neighboring county, search that county's records instead.