What are Franklin County Arrest Records?
Franklin County arrest records are records of arrests carried out for offenses committed in Franklin County. These records are maintained by the county’s law enforcement agencies and judicial administrative institutions and they contain details that include a description of the offense committed and personal information of the arrestee.
Crime Statistics
According to the 2018 Uniform Crime Reports published by the Illinois State Police, a total of 676 index crimes offenses were recorded in Franklin County. Included in this figure are 2 robberies, 28 aggravated assaults/assault batteries, 177 burglaries, 421 thefts, 46 motor-vehicle thefts, and 2 arsons. These figures indicate a 6.79% increase in total index crime offenses recorded in Franklin County when compared with the data published for 2017.
What are Franklin County Criminal Records?
Franklin County criminal records are records that detail the criminal histories of Franklin County residents. Franklin County criminal records are maintained locally by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. These records are also collated and maintained at a state level by the Illinois State Police.
How Do I Get Franklin County Criminal Records?
Parties interested in accessing Franklin County criminal records may do locally by contacting the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at:
403 E. Main Street
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: (618) 438-4841
Members of the public can also perform name-based criminal history record checks online through the Illinois State Police’s Criminal History Information Response Process portal. Parties interested in utilizing this service will be required to create a user account before they can request for record checks. Queries can be directed to (815) 740-5160 or email.
How Do I Find Franklin County Sex Offender Information?
Information on individuals convicted of certain sex offenses and/or crimes against children in the state of Illinois can be accessed through the online Sex Offender Database provided by the Illinois State Police. This database can be used by interested parties to obtain information on registered sex offenders residing in Franklin County by performing searches based on name, city, county, zip code, and compliance status. Map searches can also be performed.
How Do I Visit An Inmate In Franklin County Jail?
Information on Franklin County inmate visitation may be obtained by contacting the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at:
Sheriff: Kyle Bacon
403 E. Main Street
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: (618) 438-4841
Fax: (618) 438-0306
Email: dvice@sherifffranklincounty.com
Where and How To Find Franklin County Inmate Information?
Queries related to Franklin County inmate information should be directed to (618) 438-4841.
What are Franklin County Court Records?
Franklin County court records are documents that contain information generated during court proceedings held in Franklin County. The Franklin County Circuit Clerk is the record custodian for these records and parties interested in accessing them may do so by contacting the Circuit Clerk’s office at:
Franklin County Courthouse
Circuit Clerk: Jim Muir
100 Public Square
Benton, Illinois 62812
Phone: (618) 435-9800, (618) 525-4744
Traffic: (618) 438-6731
Fax: (618) 435-9848
Email: jmuir@franklincountyil.org
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays
It should be noted that the payment of a fee may be required before copies of Franklin County court records can be obtained.
Location of all Courts in Franklin County
Franklin County Circuit Court
Circuit Clerk: Jim Muir
Franklin County Courthouse
100 Public Square
Benton, Illinois 62812
Phone: (618) 438-6731 (Traffic)
Phone: (618) 435-9800, (618) 525-4744
Fax: (618) 435-9848
Email: jmuir@franklincountyil.org
What are Franklin County Vital Records?
Franklin County vital records are records of all vital events, such as births, marriages, divorces, and deaths, that occur in the county. The Illinois Department of Public Health maintains and issues copies of these records to eligible parties. Franklin County's vital records are also maintained and issued locally by county officials. Parties that wish to obtain copies of these records will be required to present a valid ID and pay all applicable fees.
Where and How to Get Franklin County Divorce Records
Copies of Franklin County divorce records may be obtained from the office of the Franklin County Circuit Clerk, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, at:
Franklin County Courthouse
County Clerk: Kevin Wilson
901 Public Square
Benton, IL 62812
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 607 Benton, IL 62812
Phone: (618) 435-9800
Fax: (618) 435-3405
Email: countyclerk@franklincountyil.gov
Requesters should note that the payment of a fee may be required before copies of these records can be obtained.
Where and How To Get Franklin County Marriage Records
Parties interested in obtaining copies of Franklin County marriage records may do so through the office of the County Clerk at:
Franklin County Courthouse
County Clerk: Kevin Wilson
901 Public Square
Benton, IL 62812
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 607 Benton, IL 62812
Phone: (618) 435-9800
Fax: (618) 435-3405
Email: countyclerk@franklincountyil.gov
Requestors will be required to complete an Application for Search of Marriage Record Files, which can also be submitted via mail to:
Franklin County Clerk
P.O. Box 607
Benton, IL 62812
Certified copies of Franklin County marriage records cost $21, with an additional $9 charge per extra copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
Where and How to Get Franklin County Birth Records
Access to birth records in the state of Illinois is restricted to the registrant named on the record that is at least 18 years old, the registrant’s parents listed on the record, legal guardians or representatives of the registrant, and parties with an appropriate court order authorizing the release of the requested record.
Copies of Franklin County birth records can be obtained locally from the office of the County Clerk. Eligible parties will be required to complete and submit an Application for Search of Birth Record Files via mail to:
Franklin County Clerk
P.O. Box 607
Benton, IL 62812
Walk-in submissions can also be made at:
Franklin County Campbell Building
901 Public Square
Benton, IL 62812
Copies of Franklin County birth records ordered from the office of the County Clerk cost $25 per copy. Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time cost $7 each.
Alternatively, copies of birth records can be obtained from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Parties interested in ordering birth records from the state’s Department of Public Health will be required to complete and submit an Application for Illinois Birth Record, or an Application for Illinois Birth Record of Deceased Individual where necessary, to:
Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-2737
Walk-in submissions should be done between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays. It should be noted that requestors that wish to obtain the birth record of a deceased individual will be required to provide a copy of the registrant’s death certificate.
Short-form certified birth certificates cost $10 while long-form birth certificates cost $15, and additional copies of each type of birth record ordered at the same time cost $2 each.
Where and How to Get Franklin County Death Records
Death records in the state of Illinois are typically only issued to parties that can demonstrate a personal or property right interest in the requested record. Eligible parties can obtain copies of these records from the Illinois Department of Public Health by completing and submitting an Application for Illinois Death Record, either in person between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, or via mail to:
Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-2737
Certified copies of death records cost $19, with an additional $4 charged per extra copy of the same record requested at the same time, while uncertified copies cost $10, with an additional $2 charged per extra copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
Interested parties can also obtain copies of Franklin County death records locally from the Franklin County Clerk’s office at:
Franklin County Campbell Building
901 Public Square
Benton, IL 62812
Requestors will be required to complete and submit an Application for Search of Death Record Files. The completed application form can also be mailed to:
Franklin County Clerk
P.O. Box 607
Benton, IL 62812
Franklin County death records issued by the County Clerk’s office cost $27 per copy, with an additional $13 charged per extra copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
