Henry County Released Inmates

Henry County released inmates records are managed by the sheriff's office in Cambridge, Illinois. The Henry County Jail at 311 W Center Street operates around the clock and holds people who have been arrested within the county. If you want to search for someone who was booked or released from this jail, you will need to call the facility or send a FOIA request. There is no public online inmate search for Henry County, but the sheriff's office does have a corrections division and a records section that handles inquiries from the public.

Henry County Sheriff and Corrections

The Henry County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement and jail operations in the county. The corrections division is in charge of the safe and secure custody of people who are arrested or convicted. This covers both those waiting for trial and those serving short sentences. The jail runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can reach the jail at 309-937-3578 for questions about released inmates or anyone currently held there.

The page below shows the Henry County Sheriff's Office main page with contact details and department info.

This site has links to each division within the sheriff's office, including corrections and records.

The corrections division page provides more detail about how the Henry County Jail runs day to day. It covers the housing of criminal suspects and convicted individuals. The corrections page lays out the division's role and explains what happens when someone is brought into custody. If you need to know if a specific person was held here, the corrections staff can help.

Use this page to learn more about how the jail handles inmates from booking to release.

FOIA Requests for Henry County

You have the right to ask for public records in Illinois. The Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 gives you that right. This law applies to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. You can file a request to get released inmates records, booking logs, or other jail data. The FOIA officer for the sheriff's office is Elaine Helg. Send your request in writing to Henry County Sheriff's Department, Attn: FOIA Request, 311 W Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238.

The county has a dedicated FOIA page on its website. It includes a form you can fill out and submit. The law says the county has five business days to respond. They can take five more days if they need extra time. The first 50 pages are free. Anything over that costs the actual price of making copies.

Download the form from this page and fill it out with the name and dates you need.

Note: Email FOIA requests to Henry County must include all text in the email body, not as attachments.

Henry County Records Section

The Henry County Sheriff's Office has a records section that acts as a clearinghouse for all information within the department. This section keeps track of arrest reports, booking data, and other documents tied to inmates and released individuals. If you need a copy of a specific report or want to verify that someone was booked at the Henry County Jail, the records section is where to start.

You can visit the records page on the county website for more details on what is available and how to ask for it.

The records section handles requests in person, by mail, and by phone.

State Databases for Henry County

People convicted in Henry County may end up in state prison. The Illinois Department of Corrections keeps records on all state inmates. You can search the IDOC Offender Search to find anyone sentenced in Henry County who served time at a state facility. This includes people who are still in prison, those on parole, and those who have been fully released. The tool is free and works from any computer or phone.

The Illinois VINELink system tracks inmates across both county jails and state prisons. You can register to get alerts when someone's custody status changes. This is useful if you want to know the moment a person from Henry County is released or moved. The service is free. Call 1-866-277-7477 if you need help setting it up.

The Illinois Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 sets the framework for sentencing, credit time, and release conditions in the state. If someone from Henry County was sent to state prison, their release terms are governed by this code.

Background Check Options

The ISP name-based background check lets you search criminal history records through the Illinois State Police. It is a paid service. Results can show convictions, sentences, and other criminal justice events tied to a person's name. This is helpful if you want a broader picture than what the Henry County Jail records alone can give you.

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association connects you to sheriff's offices across all 102 counties. Use it to find contact details for neighboring counties if your search goes beyond Henry County.

• Call 309-937-3578 for Henry County jail inquiries
• Submit a FOIA request to the sheriff's FOIA officer
• Search IDOC for state prison records
• Register on VINELink for custody alerts
• Use ISP for statewide criminal history checks

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Henry County. Each one keeps its own jail and inmate records. Search those systems if someone was booked outside of Henry County.