LaSalle County Released Inmates

LaSalle County released inmates records are kept by the LaSalle County Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Ottawa. The jail sits on Etna Road and serves as a medium security facility for short-term holds. If you need to find out if someone was booked or released from LaSalle County custody, the sheriff runs an online portal called iSOMS. This system shows intake and release data for the past 24 to 72 hours. For older records, you can file a request with the sheriff's office or use state-level search tools that cover all of Illinois.

LaSalle County Sheriff's Office Records

The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office manages all jail operations and released inmates data for the county. The jail is at 707 E Etna Road in Ottawa, IL 61350. You can call them at 815-434-8345 for questions about anyone who was booked or released. The facility is a medium security jail used for short-term confinement. People held here are waiting for court dates or serving short sentences. The sheriff also handles warrants and summonses across LaSalle County.

Staff at the jail keep track of every booking and release. When someone comes in, the jail logs their name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. When that person leaves, the release date and reason get added to the file. These records are public in most cases. You can ask for them by phone, by mail, or through a formal records request. The sheriff's office tries to respond within a few days for simple lookups.

The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office homepage gives you contact info and links to other county law enforcement pages. Below is a screenshot of that page.

Use this site to find phone numbers and office hours for the sheriff's department.

LaSalle County Released Inmates Search Portal

The fastest way to look up released inmates in LaSalle County is the iSOMS online portal. This system is run by the sheriff's office and shows recent intake and release activity. It covers the last 24 to 72 hours, so it works best for very recent bookings and releases. You can search by name to see if someone is still in custody or has already been let go.

Each listing on the iSOMS portal shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and current status. If the person has been released from LaSalle County jail, the record will say so. The system is free to use and open to anyone. You do not need to create an account or pay a fee. Just go to the portal page and type in a name. Results come up fast.

Below is a screenshot of the LaSalle County iSOMS portal where you can search for released inmates.

This tool is the quickest option for checking recent jail activity in LaSalle County.

Note: The iSOMS portal only shows data from the past 24 to 72 hours, so older released inmates records will not appear there.

LaSalle County Jail Information

The LaSalle County Jail page on the county website has details about the facility and its rules. The jail holds people who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. It is classified as medium security. The facility also processes people picked up on warrants issued by LaSalle County courts. All released inmates who pass through this jail have records on file with the sheriff.

Visiting hours, mail rules, and commissary info are posted on the jail page. If you want to send mail to someone in custody, the page explains what is allowed and what is not. Phone calls from the jail are handled through a third-party provider. The county jail page is also a good place to find general info about how the facility operates day to day.

Here is a screenshot of the LaSalle County Jail page.

Check this page for rules on visits and contact with people in custody at the LaSalle County jail.

Released Inmates Records Through FOIA

Illinois law gives you the right to request public records from any government office. The Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 applies to the LaSalle County Sheriff's Office. If you need released inmates records that go back further than the iSOMS portal covers, a FOIA request is your best option. The sheriff's office has a FOIA information page that explains how to submit your request.

You can send your request by mail, in person, or by fax at 815-431-4962. Include the full name of the person, any dates you have, and what records you want. The county must respond within five business days. They can take five more days if they need extra time. Most basic requests are free. If the records are large, there may be a small copy charge. Be clear and specific in your request to get the best results from the LaSalle County FOIA office.

Below is a screenshot of the LaSalle County FOIA information page.

Use this page to learn how to file a formal records request with LaSalle County.

Note: FOIA requests must be in writing, and the county can deny access to certain records if they fall under one of the legal exemptions in 5 ILCS 140.

LaSalle County Records at State Level

Some released inmates from LaSalle County end up in state prison. The Illinois Department of Corrections keeps records on anyone sentenced to a state facility. You can search the IDOC Offender Search to find people convicted in LaSalle County who served time at the state level. This database covers current inmates and those who have been released or placed on parole.

The Illinois Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 sets the rules for sentencing, good time credit, and release conditions in Illinois. If someone from LaSalle County was sent to state prison, their records fall under this code. The IDOC search tool is free and does not need an account. Just type in a name and see what comes up. Results show the person's sentence, facility, and release date if they are no longer in custody.

The Illinois VINELink system is another way to track released inmates. You can sign up for alerts that tell you when someone is moved or released from custody. It works for both county jail and state prison inmates. The service is free and covers all of LaSalle County. Call 1-866-277-7477 if you need help with VINELink.

LaSalle County Background Search

The Illinois State Police run a name-based background check service. You can use the ISP Background Check tool to search for criminal history tied to someone in LaSalle County. This is a paid service. Results show convictions and may include jail and prison records. It is useful when the free search tools do not turn up what you need.

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association also links to resources across all 102 counties in the state. If you need to search for released inmates beyond LaSalle County, the association can point you toward multi-county tools. This is helpful when you are not sure which county handled a particular case.

Note: ISP background checks are not instant and may take several days to process depending on the type of search you request.

Nearby Counties

These counties border LaSalle County. Each one runs its own jail and keeps separate released inmates records. If someone was arrested in a neighboring county, you will need to search that county's system instead.