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Cass County Background Information

Cass County is found in Illinois. Presently, the seat in Cass County is Virginia. In 2020, the population in Cass County was 13,042.

It was formed in 1837.

It was named for Lewis Cass, a general in the War of 1812, Governor of the Michigan Territory, and United States Secretary of State in 1860.

Cass County Arrest Files

Cass County records each crime that occurs within the county borders. Crimes in Cass County are broken into two sections. Property crime and violent crime makeup these two sections. Vehicle theft, burglary, and larceny make up the three main property crime classes. Robbery, aggravated assault, murder, and forcible rape make up the four main violent crime types. In 2021 there were 1 violent and 1 property crimes in Cass County.

Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Devron Ohrn
101 N. Front St.
Virginia, IL 62691
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Phone: (217) 452-7718
Fax: (217) 452-7211
Email: sheriff@co.cass.il.us

Cass County Criminal Records

Cass County criminal records are continually updated. The Cass County sex offender register is updated continually. This includes all Cass County offenders who are working, living, in jail, or attending school in the area. All inhabitants within Cass County have the right to obtain this list. All inhabitants of Cass County can search for nearby sex offenders.

Cass County Court Files

The county courthouse maintains all Cass County court records. A person can request a copy face to face at:

Cass County Courthouse
Circuit Clerk: Brad Parlier
100 East Springfield St
Virginia, IL 62691
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CST
Phone: (217) 452-7225 ext. 2
Fax: (217) 452-7219

When one party appeals a lower court case in Illinois, the Court of Appeals has the power to review it. There are 102 superior/trial courts across the 102 Illinois states, which make up these lower courts.

NOTE - Standard court records can be sent via one of three methods in Cass County. They can be transported via email, mail, or fax. In contrast, official records can only be sent via mail in Cass County.

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Cass County Public Files

Vital records are kept on every last person within Cass County. Some of these vital records are even compiled by Cass County itself. Marriage, divorce, birth, and death documents can all be included under the bracket of vital records.

Marriage records are obtained by county clerks in Illinois, including Cass County. These vital records are then sent to the Illinois Office of Vital Statistics. The Cass County office, as well as other county offices around Illinois, has also been in charge of birth and death records historically. One central registry houses every last vital record in Illinois. These records can be used further down the line for statistical analysis.

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act, passed in 1800, means that all Cass County residents can get access to and copy all public vital records. This covers local and state government records. Changes were made to the act in 1984. Occupants can ask for copies themselves directly by visiting at:

Cass County Clerk: Shelly Wessel
100 E Springfield St
Virginia, IL 62691
Phone: (217) 452-7217
Fax: (217) 452-7219

NOTE - There are a number of rules that must be followed in order for Cass County habitants to obtain records. Records can only be obtained at the Cass County office from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CST. Photo ID is needed if a person wants to request records. Examples of an appropriate form of photo ID include a driver's license or state ID. All Cass County requests must be put in writing.