Peoria County Released Inmates

Peoria County released inmates records are maintained by the Peoria County Sheriff's Office and the Peoria County Jail. The county is home to about 180,000 people and sits along the Illinois River in the central part of the state. Peoria County has a dedicated jail inmate information page that the public can access. If you want to look up someone who was booked or released from the Peoria County Jail, you have several tools at your disposal. The county also works with state databases and accepts FOIA requests for more detailed released inmates records.

Peoria County Jail Inmate Info

The Peoria County Jail is at 301 N. Maxwell Road, Peoria, IL 61604. The Peoria County Jail Inmate Information page is where you start if you want to search for someone in custody. This page gives you access to current inmate data and explains how the jail handles bookings and releases. Peoria County processes a high volume of arrests given it is one of the more populated counties in central Illinois.

Every person arrested in Peoria County gets processed through this facility. The booking record includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. When they get released, the release date and time are added to the file. These records are public under Illinois law. The county makes this data available through the jail info page and through direct contact with the sheriff's office.

The screenshot below shows the Peoria County Jail Inmate Information page.

This is the main page for looking up current and recent inmates in Peoria County.

Peoria County FOIA Requests

If you need records on someone who has already been released from the Peoria County Jail, a FOIA request is likely your best bet. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 requires all public bodies to provide records when asked. The Peoria County Sheriff's Office falls under this law. Write your request and include the full name of the person, dates you know, and what records you need.

The city of Peoria also has a FOIA request page and an online FOIA portal that makes it easy to submit requests electronically. The county must respond within five business days. They can extend by five more days for larger requests. Basic records are usually free, though copy fees may apply for bulky requests.

The screenshot below shows the Peoria FOIA request page where you can submit records requests.

The online portal streamlines the process. You do not have to mail or fax your request.

Note: Since January 2026, FOIA requests sent by email must have the full request in the body of the email, not as an attachment.

State-Level Records for Peoria County

People convicted in Peoria County who receive state prison sentences end up in the IDOC system. The IDOC Offender Search is free and covers current inmates, people on mandatory supervised release, and discharged offenders. Search by last name, IDOC number, or date of birth. If someone from Peoria County served time at a state facility, their record will show up here. IDOC keeps records long after release under the Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5.

The Illinois VINELink system covers Peoria County at both the jail and state prison level. Search for an offender and sign up for free alerts when their custody status changes. Call 1-866-277-7477 for the hotline or use the website. VINELink runs all day, every day, and it is completely free.

The ISP name-based background check is a paid service that pulls criminal history from all 102 Illinois counties. If you need a complete picture that goes beyond just Peoria County jail records, this is the tool to use. It shows convictions and may include details on time served at both county and state level.

Ways to Search Peoria County Inmates

Peoria County is one of the larger counties in central Illinois, and it gives you several options for finding released inmates. Here is what is available.

• Visit the Peoria County Jail Inmate Information page for current data
• Submit a FOIA request to the sheriff's office for older records
• Use the online FOIA portal at peoriail.justfoia.com for easy electronic requests
• Search IDOC for state prison records tied to Peoria County cases
• Check VINELink for real-time custody status and alerts
• Run an ISP background check for statewide criminal history

Start with the jail info page for current inmates. It is the fastest option and free. For released inmates who are no longer listed, file a FOIA request or call the sheriff's office. IDOC covers anyone who went to state prison. VINELink adds the ability to track changes in real time, which is useful if you want to know the moment someone gets released or moved within the Peoria County system.

Peoria County Police Records

The Peoria Police Department handles records for arrests made within the city of Peoria itself. Their records division is at 600 SW Adams, Peoria, IL 61602. You can call them at 309-494-2273 for records inquiries or reach the main line at 309-673-4521. The police department keeps its own arrest records separate from the county jail system, though people arrested by Peoria PD are booked into the Peoria County Jail.

If you are searching for released inmates from Peoria County, the jail and sheriff's office records are usually what you want. But if you need the arrest report or police incident report, go through the city police department. Between the county sheriff, the city police, and the state databases, Peoria County is well covered for public records searches.

Cities in Peoria County

All released inmates from cities in Peoria County are processed through the Peoria County Jail. The county seat of Peoria is the largest city and has its own police department with a records division.

Other cities and villages in Peoria County, like Peoria Heights, Bartonville, and Chillicothe, also have arrests processed through the county jail. Use the jail inmate info page to search for anyone booked in Peoria County.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Peoria County. Each has its own jail and inmate records. If someone was arrested in a neighboring county, search that county's records instead.