What Are Monroe County Arrest Records?
Monroe County arrest records are official documents containing information pertaining to the frequency of apprehensions in the county following criminal activity or issued warrants. These records are primarily generated and maintained by the Sheriff’s Department and police departments at the county and municipal level but sent to the Illinois State Police.
An individual’s Monroe arrest record is a summary of the person’s criminal activity and contains information such as names, birth date, gender, mugshot, date/time of arrest, suspected offenses, arresting officer’s name, and sometimes victim’s name. However, an individual’s arrest record only indicates the circumstances surrounding an arrest and does not serve as proof of the person’s involvement in the crimes. Therefore, Monroe County arrest records should not be used as records of criminal convictions.
Crime Statistics
It is the responsibility of the Illinois State Police to collate and document reported crimes, arrests, and offense data of every county in the state and publish them annually through the UCR program. The 2018 statistics for Monroe County showed that the county’s law enforcement agencies recorded 238 criminal offenses and 33 crime arrests. A breakdown of the indexed criminal offenses shows there were 157 thefts, 45 burglaries, 16 aggravated assaults/batteries, 10 motor vehicle thefts (MVT), nine rapes, one robbery, and one arson case. However, the indexed arrest consisted of 14 theft arrests, 10 aggravated assault/battery arrests, seven burglary arrests, one rape arrest, and one MVT.
In comparison, the index crime offense and arrests data for 2017 showed that there were 254 indexed crime offenses and 40 index arrests rate. A breakdown reveals there were 165 thefts, 46 burglaries, 26 aggravated assaults/batteries, 10 MVT, five rapes, one robbery, and one arson case. However, the indexed crime arrests consisted of 25 theft arrests, nine aggravated assaults/batteries arrests, five burglary arrests, one rape arrest, and one MVT arrest. An analysis of both reports shows that the county recorded a 44% decrease in crime offenses index and a 20% decrease in crime arrests index.
What Are Monroe County Criminal Records?
Criminal records in Monroe County are official documents containing the criminal activity and history of persons within the county. An individual’s criminal record contains personal data, Monroe arrest records, criminal charges, convictions, paroles, and identification features such as fingerprints and mugshot.
As mandated by the Illinois Uniform Conviction Information Act (UCIA), all criminal case records of persons in the county are made available to the public through the Monroe County Circuit Clerk. State laws also mandate the Illinois State Police, Bureau of Investigation to gather criminal information from county or municipal police departments and provide conviction information to eligible parties.
How Do I Get Monroe County Criminal Records?
The Illinois State Police maintains a statewide database of all criminal history and activity of all counties in the state. This database is accessible to the public through the Bureau of Investigation department. Interested individuals can obtain Monroe County criminal records by conducting a name-based search and a fingerprint-identification based search on the Bureau website.
For a name-based search, requesters are required to provide;
- Filled UCIA form for each criminal conviction record
- Subject’s name, sex, race, maiden name, and date of birth
- $16 fees for paper/manual form and $10 for electronic/live scan.
Requestors must note that the issuance of a criminal record by the Illinois State Police is permitted only for 30 days immediately after the receipt of information. For a fingerprint-identification based search, requesters are required to provide;
- Typed of ink printed UCIA fingerprint form which must be filled with type or print using ink
- Subject’s name, sex, race, date of birth, and place of birth
- $20 fees for paper/manual form and $1 for electronic/live scan
- Mailing address for forwarding results
Requestors should note that subjects of the requested records must sign the UCIA fingerprint form. The Circuit Clerk also handles requests for Monroe County criminal records at the county level. Interested individuals can also forward their requests for the county’s criminal records and background checks to the office of the Circuit Clerk at;
Monroe County Circuit Clerk
100 S. Main St., Room 115, Waterloo, IL 62298
TelePhone: (618) 939-8681 ext. 224
Email: circuitclerk@monroecountyil.gov
How Do I Find Monroe County Sex Offender Information?
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department serves as the primary custodian of sex offenders' information of all sex offenders residing, working, and attending school in the county. As a Monroe public record, sex offender information is open to residents and non-residents. Interested individuals may direct requests to the Sheriff’s department at;
Monroe County Sheriff
225 East Third St. Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: (618) 939-8651 or (618) 939-4199
Email: sheriff@monroecountyil.gov
The Illinois State Police (ISP) also maintains a registry of sex offenders living, working, and attending school in all counties in the state. Therefore, interested persons may conduct a sex offender search by visiting the ISP website or use the GIS mapping app to get listings of sex offenders within specified mile radius of a selected location. Clicking on a specific offender will provide the names, address, date of birth, offenses, victim age, and mugshot. There is also a redirect link to the offender search page.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Monroe County Jail?
The Monroe County Jail Center permits its inmates to receive video and on-site visits from family and friends who have been approved for visitation by the inmate and county’s jail administration. Prospective visitors can apply for visitation rights by contacting the inmate or the jail administrator. Approved visitors must also adhere to the jail’s rules and regulations for on-site visits, dress codes, and schedules, which include:
- All visitors are subject to search, and items such as books, magazines, money, food, drinks, cell phones, purses, bags, drugs, syringes, cameras, or other electronic devices are prohibited.
- All visits are non-contact and must be conducted through a glass partition.
- Adult visitors must provide a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Minors under the age of 18 must take a parent or legal guardian along and provide legal proof of guardianship.
- All visitors must be appropriately dressed. Outfits such as miniskirts, shorts, revealing blouses or shirts, obscene or offensive designs, transparent clothes are prohibited.
- Visitors with past felony convictions, co-defendants, or persons restricted by court orders will likely be denied visitation by the Monroe County Jail.
- Any violation of visiting rules may result in the suspension or revoke of visitation rights by the jail’s administration.
Schedules for visitation are as follows;
Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Male)
Wednesdays: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Female)
Sundays: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Male)
Sundays: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Female)
Note: Visitation procedures, rules, and schedules are subject to change.
Where and How to Find Monroe County Inmate Information
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is responsible for maintaining information on all inmates in the county's jail facility. As a Monroe County public record, inmate information is available on the department’s website or on-site. To obtain information of inmates booked in the county’s jail, interested individuals can mail the department or pay on-site visit to;
Monroe County Sheriff
225 East Third Street.
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: (618) 939-8651 or (618) 939-4199
Email: sheriff@monroecountyil.gov
Requesters should note to include inmates’ details such as full names, birth dates, and charges to help with the search process. Information obtained from an inmate search often includes;
- Inmate’s personal details
- Inmate’s charges and case number
- Inmate’s jail or housing number
- Inmate’s probable date of release
What Are Monroe County Court Records?
Monroe County court records are government-issued documents that disclose information about civil and criminal proceedings as well as other judicial actions in the county. Some examples of court records are video/audio tapings, dockets, decrees, affidavits, and transcripts. In most cases, Monroe County court records are open to the public for inspection and duplication through the Circuit Clerk by making requests via phone calls, mail, and walk-in at;
100 South Main Street, Room 115
Waterloo, IL 62298
TelePhone: (618) 939-8681 ext. 224
Email: circuitclerk@monroecountyil.gov
However, it should be noted that some records are not available to the public for inspection and duplication due to the circumstances surrounding such records. This includes records with information of domestic violence victims, juvenile proceedings, mental health commitment proceedings, and so on.
Location of All Courts in Monroe County
Monroe County Circuit Court
Monroe Court Courthouse
100 South Main Street, Room 115,
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: (618) 939-8681 ext.224
Fax: (618) 939-1929
What Are Monroe County Vital Records?
Monroe County Vital records are government-issued documents detailing the life events such as marriage, divorce, birth, and deaths of the county’s residents. These records are issued by different public departments in the county and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in the state. However, interested individuals should note that most vital records are not like most Monroe public records and require authorizations, legal claims, or legitimate interests for access. Record custodians require requesters to provide event descriptions, processing fees, and accepted means of identification. Eligible parties often include:
- The adult subject mentioned in the record
- The subject’s direct descendant
- The subject’s parents or legal guardian
- The legal representative the above-mentioned persons
- Persons with a court order for disclosure
Where and How to Get Monroe County Divorce Records
In Monroe County, the Deputy Circuit Clerk is the primary custodian of divorce records gathered during divorce filings and finalization. The department collates and maintains records of dissolution and annulments of marriages that occur in the county. Eligible persons can obtain divorce records locally by sending requests with detailed record description, valid ID and charges to;
The Deputy Circuit Clerk
100 South Main Street, Room 115,
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: (618) 939-8681 ext.269
Email: dgarrett@monroecountyil.gov
Eligible persons can also obtain copies of dissolution of marriage records from the state repository via mail, fax or in-person by sending their requests to the IDPH Division of Vital Records at;
Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-2737
Fax: (217) 523-2648
Requesters are required to provide;
- A completed application for dissolution of marriage verification
- A valid government-issued photo identification
- Payment of charge fees of $5 for verification, $19 for a certified copy and $4 for additional copy
- Payments made through check, money order, or credit card
Where and How to Get Monroe County Marriage Records
The County Clerk and Recorder serves as the primary custodian of Monroe County marriage records that occurred in the county from 1816 to date. Qualified individuals can obtain these records by providing details of the marriage, government-issued photo ID, and $16 for a first certified copy with $6 for each additional copy. Requests can be made through online requests, mails or walk-ins to;
100 South Main
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: (618) 939-8681 ext. 302
Eligible persons can also obtain copies of marriage records that occurred from 1962 to date from the state repository through mail, fax or in-person by sending their requests to the IDPH Division of Vital Records at;
Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-2737
Fax: (217) 523-2648
Requesters are required to provide;
- A completed application for marriage verification
- A valid government-issued photo identification
- Payment of charge fees of $5 for verification, $5 for a certified copy and $2 for additional copy
- Payments made through check, money order, or credit card
Where and How to Get Monroe County Birth Records?
The County Clerk and Recorder is responsible for generating and maintaining records of births that occurred from 1878 to date in the county. Eligible individuals can obtain these records by providing government-issued photo ID, and paying the charge fees of $16 for a certified copy and $6 for each additional copy. Requests can be made through online requests, mails or walk-ins to;
100 South Main
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: (618) 939-8681 ext. 302
The IDPH Division of Vital Records serves as the central repository of birth records that occur in all the counties in the state. Qualified persons can obtain copies of birth records that occurred from 1962 to date from the state repository through mail, fax or in-person by sending their requests to;
Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-2737
Fax: (217) 523-2648
Requesters are required to provide;
- A completed application for birth records
- A valid government-issued photo identification
- Payment of charge fees of $15 for a certified copy and $2 for additional copy
- Payments made through check, money order, or credit card
Where and How to get Monroe County Death Records?
The County Clerk and Recorder compiles and issues records of deaths that occurred in the county from 1878 to date. Eligible parties can obtain these records by providing record descriptions, government-issued photo ID, and $16 for the first certified copy with $6 for each additional copy. Requests can be made through online requests, mails, or in-person at;
100 South Main
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: (618) 939-8681 ext. 302
The Division of Vital Records serves as the central repository of death records that occur in the state. Qualified persons can obtain copies of death records that occurred from 1962 to date from the state repository through mail, fax or in-person by sending their requests to the Division of Vital Records Illinois Department of Public Health at;
Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-2737
Fax: (217) 523-2648
Requesters are required to provide;
- A completed application for death records
- A valid government-issued photo identification
- Payment of charge fees of $19 for a certified copy and $4 for additional copy
- Payments made through check, money order, or credit card
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.
