What are Bolingbrook Public Records?
In compliance with the FOIA, Bolingbrook public records are any information generated, received, maintained, or used by government agencies as part of their official duties. Bolingbrook public records may consist of letters, reports, forms, maps, books, papers, microfilms, tapes, photographs, symbols, data processing software, or other forms of information. Nevertheless, some parts of a Bolingbrook public records may be restricted or redacted if it contains:
- Trade secrets
- Information invading an individual's right to privacy
- Cases involving juveniles
- Certain medical records
- Information on a pending or ongoing investigation
- Information on security intelligence
- All records exempt by law
Bolingbrook Crime Statistics
The Bolingbrook Police Department gathers and reports crime activities in the city. As part of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) program, the department collates and publishes crime statistics for Bolingbrook and other cities in the state. According to the 2019 UCR annual crime statistics, Bolingbrook reported a total number of 755 crime offenses. These crime offenses include 1 criminal homicide, 27 rape crimes, 19 robberies, 75 aggravated assaults, 65 burglaries, 490 thefts, 78 motor vehicle thefts, and 0 arson. In 2018, the Uniform Crime Report annual crime statistics recorded a total number of 707 crimes in Bolingbrook. The UCR report further breaks these crimes into 1 criminal homicide, 23 rape crimes, 17 robberies, 71 aggravated assaults, 60 burglaries, 477 thefts, 55 motor vehicle thefts, and 3 cases of arson.
Are Bolingbrook Criminal Records Public?
Not all Bolingbrook criminal records are public records and accessible by the general public. For example, access to an individual’s criminal history record can only be obtained by them and a selected group of employers, such as law enforcement agencies, public utility companies, child or adult care facilities, and security guard firms. Interested persons may contact the Bolingbrook Police Department Records Unit at:
375 West Briarcliff Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440,
Phone: (630) 226-8600
Email: police@bolingbrook.com
How to Obtain Bolingbrook Police Reports and Arrest Records
Interested persons may inspect or obtain copies of Bolingbrook police reports and arrest records through the Bolingbrook Police Department Records Unit. Requests can be done in person or by mail. Requestors are to provide the name or names of involved persons, charge information, location of the incident or arrest, and other valuable details. All requests should be sent to:
375 West Briarcliff Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440,
Phone: (630) 226-8600
Email: police@bolingbrook.com
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Bolingbrook
The Illinois State Police (ISP) maintains an updated central database of sex offenders in Bolingbrook and other cities in the state. Interested persons can access the database for registered sex offenders through the different search combinations provided. To find sex offender information in Bolingbrook, interested persons may search through the database with any of the available options:
- First Name
- Last Name
- City
- County
- Zip Code
- Compliance Status
- Offender Type
Also, the ISP database allows geographic search through its sex offender mapping option.
How to Find Bolingbrook Inmate Records
The Will County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) maintains and provides information on Bolingbrook inmate records. The WCSO's inmate search tool provides the following information on each inmate: name, custody status, race, gender, height, weight, and multiple bookings. Interested persons can search for a Bolingbrook inmate by using:
- Name
- Subject number
- Booking number
- Custody status
- Booking from date
- Booking to date
- Housing facility
Also, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) through its Sheriff's Inmate Reference Information System (SIRIS) provides information on Bolingbrook inmate records. The SIRIS allows interested persons to access details of recently released inmates and current inmates. The record for the recently released inmates is updated every 24 hours. Search for current inmates by last names.
The SIRIS provides the following information on each current inmate, full name, ID number, physical description, booking date, information on charges and bonds, and a booking photograph.
How Do I Visit an inmate in Bolingbrook Jail?
The WCSO operates and manages Will County Adult Detention Facility for Bolingbrook and other cities within the county. To visit an inmate, visitors must schedule a visit by contacting (815) 774-7950 at least 48 hours in advance. Inmates in the facility are only allowed two visits in a week; each visit lasts 30 minutes.
Interested persons can schedule a visit any day of the week depending on the available booths or slots. Visitors are required to present a valid photo ID. Also, the facility does not allow visits to inmates incarcerated within the last 30 days. The Will County Adult Detention Facility also provides access to video visitation at:
Will County Video Visitation Center
20 South Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
On the other hand, interested persons can also visit inmates in Bolingbrook at the DuPage County Correctional Facility. Visitors are expected to register and schedule a visit online or submit an email address at the facility. All visits must be scheduled in advance; a minimum of one day and a maximum of ten days. Inmates are only allowed one 30 minutes visit per week, while Inmates with Trustee status may be allowed one 60-minutes visit per week.
Visitors are expected to present a valid photo ID and arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled slot. Also, visitors can only visit male offenders on Sundays and Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For female offenders, visitation hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Saturdays.
DuPage County Correctional Facility
501 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Court Records
The Illinois trial court system consists of three major courts. This includes the Circuit Courts, Administrative Adjudication, and the Court of Claims. There is a circuit court branch located in Bolingbrook:
Will County Circuit Court - Bolingbrook Branch Court
Town Hall and Police Department
375 West Briarcliff Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Phone: (815) 727-8592
Are Bolingbrook Court Records Public?
As established under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, most Bolingbrook court records are public records and are available for public view on request. Nevertheless, certain court records are considered confidential. Such records may include divorce records, juvenile court records, child custody cases, and more.
How to Obtain Bolingbrook Civil Court Records
The Will County Circuit Courts maintains and provides access to Bolingbrook civil records. Most civil court records are regarded as public records, except for cases exempt by law. Interested persons are to provide names of parties involved, case number, date of proceedings, the final judgment, and other information about the requested records to aid the search. Send a request to the courthouse address:
Will County Circuit Court
14 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 727-8592
Alternatively, interested persons may also obtain Bolingbrook civil court records at the DuPage County Circuit Court:
DuPage County Circuit Court
DuPage County Judicial Center
5050 County Farm Road
P.O. Box 707
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 407-8904 (General)
Phone: (630) 407-8700 (Civil)
How to Obtain Bolingbrook Criminal Court Records
To obtain Bolingbrook criminal court records, interested persons may visit or send a mail to the Will County Circuit courts. Requests must contain details of the desired records, such as names of parties involved, case number, date of proceedings, final judgment, etc. Requesters can send the requests to:
Will County Circuit Court
14 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 727-8592
Alternatively, interested persons may also obtain Bolingbrook criminal court records at the DuPage County Circuit Court:
DuPage County Circuit Court
DuPage County Judicial Center
5050 County Farm Road
P.O. Box 707
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 407-8904 (General)
Phone: (630) 407-8700 (Civil)
What are Bolingbrook Vital Records?
Bolingbrook vital records are records of life events such as birth records, marriage records, divorce records, and death records generated and maintained by government agencies. Although most vital records are considered public records, there are exemptions. Such records are only available to authorized persons. Most records can be obtained by submitting an application to the local custodian agency or department.
Where and How to Obtain Bolingbrook Divorce Records
The Will County Circuit Court maintains records for divorce that occurred in the village of Bolingbrook and other cities in the county. Requests may be made for Bolingbrook divorce records in person or by mail. To obtain Bolingbrook divorce records, interested persons are required to provide information or details of the divorce to facilitate the records search. Such information may include the divorced parties' names, divorce date, case number, and other related information.
Will County Circuit Court
14 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 727-8592
Alternatively, residents or interested persons can also obtain Bolingbrook divorce records at the DuPage County Circuit Court:
DuPage County Circuit Court
DuPage County Judicial Center
5050 County Farm Road
P.O. Box 707
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 407-8904 (General)
Phone: (630) 407-8700 (Civil)
Where and How to Get Public Bolingbrook Marriage Records
The Will County Clerk’s Office processes requests for certified copies of Bolingbrook marriage certificates. Requestors may obtain Bolingbrook marriage records in person or by mail. For in-person and mail requests, interested persons are to submit a completed marriage record request form and present a valid photo ID (must be government-issued) upon request to:
Attn: Vital Records
Will County Clerk’s Office
302 N. Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 740-4615
The County Clerk’s office charges a $9 fee for certified copies and $4 for additional certified copies of the same record. The marriage records are only available to:
- Parties involved
- A parent of either partner
- A child of either partner if the individual is above 18
- Members of the public seeking the record for public interest
- Any individual seeking the record for genealogical research. (Record must be at least 50 years old).
Where and How to Find Bolingbrook Birth Records
The Will County Clerk Office issues copies of Bolingbrook birth records upon request.
To obtain the birth records, interested persons must fall under the listed categories:
- Individual named in the record (at least above 18)
- A parent listed on the record.
- A legal guardian or legal representative (must submit proof)
- Anyone seeking the record for genealogical research. (Record must be at least75 years old.)
The requests for Bolingbrook birth records can be done in person or via mail. Interested persons are required to present a valid photo ID (must be government-issued) and submit a complete birth record request form. Also, the County Clerk’s office charges $9 for a certified copy and $4 for additional certified copies of the same record. For both in-person and mail requests, applications are to be addressed to:
Attn: Vital Records
Will County Clerk’s Office
302 N. Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 740-4615
Where and How to Find Bolingbrook Death Records
The Will County Clerk Office maintains and issues copies of Bolingbrook death records upon request. Requests for the records can be done in person or by mail. To obtain death records, interested persons must fall under the listed categories:
- Immediate relatives of the deceased, including a spouse, parent, child, or sibling.
- Any individual or authorized agent, with a personal or property right interest
- Any individual seeking the record for genealogical research provided the requested record is at least 20 years old.
Requestors are required to submit a completed death certificate request form upon request. Also, interested persons are to present a valid photo ID (must be government-issued) and pay a fee of $13 for a certified copy. The County Clerk’s Office also charges an $8 fee for additional certified copies of the same records. Interested persons may submit in person or by mail at the following address:
Attn: Vital Records
Will County Clerk’s Office
302 North Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 740-4615
