Jasper County Information
Jasper County is found in the state of Illinois, along with 101 other counties. The seat in Jasper County is Newton. 9,287 habitants lived in Jasper County in 2020.
It was formed in 1831.
It was named for Sgt. William Jasper, a Revolutionary War hero from South Carolina.
Jasper County Arrest Files
The authorities in Jasper County keep records on every crime within the county borders. Each crime in Jasper County is divided into two sections in the crime report. These two sections are property crime and violent crime. Property crimes can include things such as burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft. Then again, the violent crime groups include murder, rape, assault, and robbery. There were 16 violent and 87 property crimes in Jasper County in 2020.
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
106 E Morgan St
Newton, IL 62448
Phone: (618) 783-8477
Jasper County Criminal Records
Jasper County criminal records are regularly updated. Jasper County keep an up to date register of all local sex offenders. This includes any offender living, working, incarcerated, or attending school within the jurisdiction of Jasper County. This register is made available to every single inhabitant of Jasper County. Nearby sex offenders can be searched for by locals in Jasper County. The search results include any Jasper County non-compliant or incarcerated offenders.
Jasper County Court Files
Jasper County court records are taken care of by county courthouse. Records can be access at:
Jasper County Courthouse
100 W Jourdan
Newton, IL 62448
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST
Phone: (618) 783-2524
Fax: (618) 783-8626
When someone contests a decision made by lower Illinois courts, the Court of Appeals can overturn said decision if they see fit. The Court of Appeals has power over the 102 superior and trial courts across 102 Illinois counties, such as Jasper County.
NOTE - Standard court records are sent out one of three ways in Jasper County. They can be sent by fax, email, or mail. On the other hand, certified records can only be sent via mail.
Jasper County Public Files
Vital records are kept on every single person in the state of Illinois. Jasper County collects some of these vital records themselves. These records include, but are not limited to, birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, death certificates, divorce certificates, plus much more.
County clerks in Jasper County. Copies of every single vital record are then sent to the Office of Vital Statistics. Jasper County has also been in charge of birth and death records in the past. These records are then all retained under one roof in a central registry. These records can be used further down the line for statistical analysis.
Jasper County inhabitants can all access and copy public records thanks to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act from 1800. This act covers state and local government. This act was most recently amended in 1984. In order to obtain a public record, a person in Jasper County must go through at:
Jasper County Clerk
204 W Washington St, #2
Newton, IL 62448
Phone: (618) 783-3124
Fax: (618) 783-4137
Having said that, to obtain a record copy, inhabitants must also pay a fee. The first copies of birth records in Jasper County cost $10. In Jasper County, all death records cost $19 for the first initial copy.
NOTE - When it comes to obtaining records, Jasper County has a number of rules that must be followed. Occupants of Jasper County must visit the office from Monday to Friday, in between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST. Before records are presented, some form of photo ID must be shown. A driver's license or state ID are both appropriate forms of photo ID in Jasper County. Requests must be put in writing if they are to be accepted.
