Edwards County Background Information
Edwards County is found in the state of Illinois. Albion is the Edwards County seat at present. The total number of occupants in Edwards County in 2020 was 6,245.
It was formed in 1814.
It was named for Ninian Edwards, the governor of the Illinois Territory, and, later, governor of Illinois.
Edwards County Arrest Files
Arrest records are kept on every last crime in Edwards County. Edwards County crimes are put into two categories. These two sections are property crime and violent crime. The three main property crime classifications are automobile theft, larceny, and burglary. The four main violent crime categorizations are aggravated assault, forcible rape, robbery, and murder.
Edwards County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Darby Boewe
50 E Main St, Albion, IL 62806
Phone: (618) 445-2721
Edwards County Criminal Documents
The constantly updated Edwards County criminal records include jail and inmate records. The Edwards County sex offender register is updated continually. This includes all Edwards County offenders who are working, living, in jail, or attending school in the area. Anyone in Edwards County can get this register. Those living in Edwards County can search for any nearby sex offenders. People can also search for a particular name if they so wish. These searches also include any incarcerated or non-compliant offenders across Edwards County.
Edwards County Court Files
In Edwards County, every single court record is protected by county courthouse. Court records can be requested at:
Edwards County Courthouse
Circuit Clerk: Margaret Branum
50 East Main Street Suite 7
Albion, IL 62806-1262
Hours:
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST
Phone: (618) 445-2016
Fax: (618) 445-4943
Email: circuitclk@edwardscounty.illinois.gov
The Court of Appeals in Illinois has the ability to review and overturn any contested decision made by lower courts. 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 Edwards County. They can be transmitted by fax, email, or mail. Having said that, official records can only be transferred via mail.
Edwards County Public Files
Vital records are kept on each individual inhabitant of both Illinois state and Edwards County. Edwards County is even in charge of acquiring some of this information. The vital record bracket can include birth, death, marriage, and divorce documents.
In Edwards County, the county clerk is in charge of gathering marriage records. Every last vital record is then sent to the Illinois Office of Vital Statistics. County offices in Illinois have also been in charge of collecting birth and death records in past times. In Illinois, every last vital record is stored under one central registry. Not only does this keep everything safe and in one place, but they can also then all be used to compare and contrast in statistical analysis.
Edwards County people can all obtain and copy public records thanks to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act from 1800. This covers all Edwards County public records, both state and local government. This act was most recently amended back in 1984. To access a record in Edwards County, a person must go through at:
Edwards County Clerk : Mary Beth Smith
50 E Main St, #12
Albion, IL 62806
Phone: (618) 445-2115
Fax: (618) 445-4941
NOTE - There are a number of rules that must be followed in order for Edwards County inhabitants to obtain records. Firstly, the office is only open from Monday to Friday, somewhere between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST. Before records are presented, some form of photo ID must be shown. Examples of an adequate form of photo ID include a driver's license or state ID. All requests must be put in writing.
