Douglas County Background Information
Douglas County accounts for one of the state of Illinois' 102 counties. Presently, the Douglas County seat is Tuscola. 19,740 inhabitants lived in Douglas County in 2020.
It was formed in 1859.
It was named for Stephen A. Douglas, who was elected to the United States Senate in 1858, following the Lincoln-Douglas Debates.
Douglas County Arrest Documents
In Douglas County, crimes are split up into two main classes. Violent crime and property crime are the types in question. Property crimes can include things such as burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft. Conversely, the violent crime classifications include murder, rape, assault, and robbery. In 2019, Douglas County recorded 8 violent and 30 property crimes.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Nathan Chaplin
P.O. Box 438
920 S. Washington
Tuscola, IL 61953
Ph. (217) 253-2913
Fax. (217) 253-3144
Email: nathan.chaplin@douglascountyil.gov
Douglas County Criminal Files
The routinely updated Douglas County criminal records include jail and inmate records. Douglas County keep a current register of all local sex offenders. This includes all Douglas County offenders who are working, living, in jail, or attending school in the area. This register is made available to each and every inhabitant of Douglas County. Therefore, anyone living in Douglas County can search for nearby sex offenders. Occupants can also search by name for particular offenders. Non-compliant and incarcerated offenders are also included in the search results.
Court Records Douglas County
Douglas County court records are managed by county courthouse. In Douglas County, residents must obtain copies at:
County Courthouse
Circuit Clerk: Nathan Burton
P.O. Box 50
401 S Center, Rm 204
Tuscola, IL 61953
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CST
Phone: (217) 253-2352
Fax: (217) 253-9006
Email: nathan.burton@douglascountyil.gov
The Court of Appeals reviews any contested decision made by lower courts in Illinois. These lower courts are made up of the 102 superior/trial courts in the 102 counties in Illinois.
NOTE - Standard court records can be sent via one of three methods in Douglas County. They can be transported via email, mail, or fax. Alternatively, mail delivery is the only method available for official records.
Douglas County Public Documents
Vital records are kept on each inhabitant of both Illinois state and Douglas County. Douglas County is even in charge of acquiring some of this information. These records include, but are not limited to, birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, death certificates, divorce certificates, and much more.
County clerks in Douglas County. Each and every vital record is then sent to the Illinois Office of Vital Statistics. Birth and death records were also collected by Illinois county offices in the past, such as Douglas County. One central registry houses every single vital record in Illinois. These secured vital records can be used later down the road for statistical analysis.
All public records in Douglas County can be seen by residents thanks to the 1800 Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Both state and local government are covered by this act. The act was updated in 1984. To get a record in Douglas County, locals may visit at:
County Clerk: Judi Pollock
401 S Center St, 2nd Fl
Tuscola, IL 61953
Phone: (217) 253-4410, (217) 253-2411
Fax: (217) 253-2233
Email: judi.pollock@douglascountyil.gov
NOTE - When it comes to obtaining records, Douglas County has a number of rules that must be followed. The Douglas County office is only open from Monday to Friday, somewhere between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CST. Photo ID is needed if a person wants to request records. A driver's license or state ID are both appropriate forms of photo ID in Douglas County. Requests must be put in writing if they are to be accepted.
