Access Warren County Released Inmates

Warren County released inmates records are managed by the Warren County Sheriff's Office in Monmouth. The sheriff's office handles all bookings and jail operations for this western Illinois county. Warren County does not have a dedicated online inmate roster, so checking on released inmates usually means calling the office or filing a written records request. The county does have a detailed FOIA process with clear fees and timelines. State-level search tools from the Illinois Department of Corrections add another way to find people who went from Warren County custody to state prison.

Warren County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Martin E. Edwards runs the Warren County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 121 North A Street in Monmouth, IL 61462. For non-emergency dispatch, call (309) 734-8383. The sheriff's administration line is (309) 734-8506. The office handles all law enforcement duties in Warren County, including running the jail and processing inmates. The Warren County Sheriff's page on the county website has contact info and details about services.

Warren County does not post a public online inmate roster. To find out if someone is in custody or has been released, call the dispatch line at (309) 734-8383 or the admin line at (309) 734-8506. Give staff the full name of the person you are looking for. They can check booking records and tell you whether that person was held at the Warren County Jail and when they were released from custody.

The screenshot below shows the Warren County government website where you can find links to county offices.

The county site links to the sheriff's office and other departments that handle public records.

Warren County FOIA and Records Fees

Warren County has a clear FOIA process for getting released inmates records. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140, you can request records from the sheriff's office. The first 50 pages are free. After that, copies cost $0.15 per page. Submit your request to the Warren County Sheriff's Office at 121 North A Street, Monmouth, IL 61462. A FOIA form is available on the county website.

The office has five working days to respond to standard requests. For commercial requests, they get 21 working days. If you disagree with a denial, you can appeal to the Public Access Counselor at the Illinois Attorney General's office. When writing your request, include the full name of the person and any dates or case numbers you have. This helps the office pull the right records for Warren County released inmates without delays.

The screenshot below shows the Warren County Sheriff's Office page with contact and FOIA information.

This page lists the sheriff's office contact details and links to FOIA forms and civil process fee schedules.

Warren County Civil Fees and Services

The Warren County Sheriff's Office charges fees for civil process work. Service costs $45. The return fee is $5. Mileage runs $1 per mile. If you need service on more than one person at the same address, you pay the service, mileage, and return fees for each individual. The office also handles evictions. Contact them for current eviction fees. Orders of protection get served right away at no extra cost. These fees are separate from FOIA request fees for released inmates records in Warren County.

FOID cards are not issued by the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Those come from the Illinois State Police. If you need a firearms owner ID card, go through the ISP directly. The sheriff's office focuses on jail operations, patrol, court security, and civil process work across Warren County.

Note: Civil process fees must be paid before service begins in Warren County.

State-Level Records for Warren County

The IDOC Offender Search covers people convicted in Warren County who went to state prison. This free database shows conviction info, sentence length, and release status. Search by name or IDOC number. The Illinois Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 governs how sentence credit and release work for state inmates, including those from Warren County cases.

The Illinois VINELink tracks custody status for offenders in Warren County and across the state. Register for free alerts by call, text, or email. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477. For a criminal history search covering all of Illinois, the ISP background check is available for a fee. The Prisoner Review Board handles parole and release hearings for state inmates from Warren County cases. Victims can call 1-800-801-9110.

How to Look Up Warren County Inmates

The fastest method is a phone call. Dial (309) 734-8383 and ask the dispatch about the person. For formal records, file a FOIA request with the sheriff's office. State tools help with anyone who went to prison after a Warren County case.

• Call (309) 734-8383 for dispatch inquiries in Warren County
• Call (309) 734-8506 for the sheriff's admin office
• File a FOIA request using the form on the county website
• Search IDOC for state prison records from Warren County
• Register with VINELink for free custody alerts

Note: Warren County does not have a public online inmate roster, so phone calls are the quickest option.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit near Warren County in western Illinois. Each has its own jail and keeps separate released inmates records. If someone was arrested in a neighboring county, check that county's system.