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Perry County Background Information

Perry County is located in the state of Illinois, along with 101 other counties. The seat in Perry County at present is Pinckneyville. 20,945 citizens lived in Perry County in 2020.

It was formed in 1827.

It was named in honor of Oliver Hazard Perry who defeated the British fleet at the decisive Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812.

Perry County Arrest Records

Perry County records every single crime that occurs within the county borders. In Perry County, crimes are split into two main classifications. Property crime and violent crime makeup these two sections. The three main property crime sections are larceny, automobile theft, and burglary. Robbery, aggravated assault, murder, and forcible rape make up the four main violent crime categories. In 2020, Perry County recorded 10 violent and 64 property crimes.

Perry County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Steve Bareis
P.O. Box 350
12 E. Water Street
Pinckneyville IL 62274
Phone: (618) 357-5212
Fax: (618) 357-3606

Perry County Criminal Records

The Perry County must legally keep a current sex offender registers. Any offender attending school, in jail, living, or working in Perry County goes on this register. Anyone in Perry County can obtain this register.

Perry County Court Records

The county courthouse maintains all Perry County court records. Locals may obtain copies at:

Perry County Courthouse
Kimberly J. Kellerman, Clerk of the Circuit Court
P.O. Box 219
3764 State Routes 13-127, Room 204
Government Bldg
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST
Phone: (618) 357-6726
Fax: (618) 357-8336

In Illinois, the Court of Appeals oversees any lower court case in which one party contests a decision made. The lower courts in question are made up of the 102 superior/trial courts across 102 Illinois counties, such as Perry County.

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Perry County Public Files

Vital records are kept on every last person within Perry County. Some of these vital records are compiled by offices within Perry County. These records can include anything from birth and death certificates to marriage licenses and divorce decrees.

As an example, in Illinois, marriage records are currently collected by the relevant county clerk. The vital record copies are then sent to the Office of Vital Statistics. Birth and death records also used to be obtained by counties in Illinois. Every last Illinois vital record is secured in one central registry. This helps to keep the records safe and have them readily available for statistical analysis in the future.

All public records in Perry County can be opened 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 access to a record in Perry County, a person must visit:

Perry County Clerk/Recorder: Robert Kelly
3764 St Rte 13-127, Rm 204
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Phone: (618) 357-5116, (618) 357-2434
Fax: (618) 357-3365

NOTE - When it comes to obtaining records, Perry County has a number of rules that must be followed. Records can only be obtained at the Perry County office from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST. In order to be granted a copy of a record, a person must also be able to show some form of photo identification. In Perry County, a person can show a driver's license or state ID, among other things. In Perry County, all requests must be put in writing.