Marshall County Released Inmates Lookup

Marshall County released inmates records are available through the sheriff's office in Lacon, Illinois. The county runs a small jail that holds up to 16 inmates. Despite its size, the sheriff's office keeps an online inmate roster that the public can view. If you need to check on someone who was booked into or released from the Marshall County Jail, you have a few ways to get that info. The sheriff's website, state databases, and phone calls to the jail all work for this kind of search.

Marshall County Sheriff's Inmate Roster

Sheriff Wayne Strawn II runs the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 520 7th Street in Lacon. You can call (309) 246-2115 during business hours, which are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. After hours, ring the buzzer at the north entrance to reach jail staff. The office also houses the 911 Communications Center for the county.

The sheriff posts an online inmate roster at marshallso.org. This roster shows who is in the Marshall County Jail right now. It lists names, charges, and booking details. The jail holds both male and female inmates, with a total capacity of 16. Juveniles are not held here. They get sent to a juvenile detention center. Jail officers are on duty around the clock to keep the facility running.

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

This is the main page for the sheriff's office. You can find contact info and links to the inmate roster from here.

How the Marshall County Roster Works

The inmate roster at the sheriff's site requires you to agree to a disclaimer before you can view the list. This is standard. The disclaimer says the data is for informational purposes and may not be fully up to date. Once you accept, the roster loads with the current list of people in custody at the Marshall County Jail.

The screenshot below shows the Marshall County inmate roster page where you can view who is currently held at the jail.

If someone was released, they will drop off the current roster. For older records, you need to contact the sheriff's office directly or file a FOIA request.

The next screenshot shows the disclaimer page you must accept before viewing released inmates and current inmate data on the Marshall County roster.

Click through the disclaimer to get to the full inmate list.

Marshall County Records Requests

Carrie Fidler serves as the FOIA officer for the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. Send a written request to the office at 520 7th Street, Lacon, IL. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140, the county must respond within five business days. Include the full name of the person and any dates or case numbers you have.

The first 50 pages of records are free. If your request requires more work, the county may charge for extra copies. Most released inmates records from the Marshall County Jail are public. Records tied to minors or sealed cases may be withheld.

State Resources for Marshall County

The Illinois Department of Corrections keeps records on anyone who went to state prison. If someone from Marshall County was convicted and sentenced to state time, the IDOC Offender Search is where you look. The database covers current inmates, parolees, and people who have been released from the state system. It is free to search.

The Illinois VINELink program lets you track inmates at both the county and state level. You can sign up for alerts that tell you when someone from Marshall County is moved or released. This is a free service. Call 1-866-277-7477 for help.

The Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 sets out how sentence credit works in Illinois. Good time credit can cut a prison sentence by 50% for many offenses. If you want to know when someone from Marshall County might get out of state prison, this is the statute to check.

The Illinois State Police also run a name-based background check that searches the state criminal history database. This is a paid service and is best for formal screening like employment or housing checks.

Note: The sheriff's inmate roster and state databases are not linked, so check both if you need a full picture.

Marshall County Jail Visitation

Visiting hours at the Marshall County Jail are Sundays and Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Only immediate family members are allowed to visit. If you have a felony conviction or a pending court case, you cannot visit. All visits are non-contact. These rules are set by the sheriff's office and can change, so call (309) 246-2115 before you go.

The county also runs a CodeRed emergency notification service for citizens. This is a free program that sends alerts about emergencies in Marshall County. You can sign up through the sheriff's office website.

Nearby Counties

Marshall County sits in north-central Illinois along the Illinois River. These neighboring counties each have their own jail and inmate records.