Schuyler County Information
Schuyler County is situated in the state of Illinois, along with 101 other counties. Presently, the Schuyler County seat is Rushville. In 201, Schuyler County had a human population of 7,544.
It was formed in 1825.
It was named for Philip Schuyler, member of the Continental Congress and Senator from New York.
Schuyler County Arrest Records
The authorities in Schuyler County keep records on every last crime within the county borders. Crimes are broken into two main classifications in Schuyler County. These two sections are property crime and violent crime. Property crimes can include things such as burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft. Violent crimes can include murder, aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery. Back in 2020, there were 0 violent and 9 property crimes in Schuyler County.
Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Thomas Edward Lashbrook
216 W Lafayette St, Rushville, IL 62681
Phone: (217) 322-4366
Schuyler County Criminal Records
Jail and inmate records are included in the continually updated Schuyler County criminal records. Schuyler County keep an up to date register of all local sex offenders. This register includes any offender living, working, attending school, or in jail in Schuyler County. Anyone in Schuyler County can get access to this register. Every people has the right to search for nearby sex offenders if they wish. Citizens can also search by name for particular offenders. Schuyler County inhabitants will also be shown any nearby non-compliant or incarcerated offenders.
Schuyler County Court Documents
The county courthouse maintains every last court record in Schuyler County. Records can be obtained at:
Schuyler County Courthouse
P.O. Box 80
102 S Congress Street, Ste 103
Rushville, IL 62681
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST
Phone: (217) 322-4633
Fax: (217) 322-6164
The Court of Appeals reviews any contested decision made by lower courts in Illinois. There are 102 superior/trial courts across the 102 Illinois states, which make up these lower courts.
NOTE - In Schuyler County, court records are served in one of three ways. They can be provided by fax, email, or mail. Conversely, official records can only be provided via mail.
Schuyler County Public Records
Vital records are kept on each and every person within Schuyler County. Some of these vital records are even compiled by Schuyler County itself. Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, death certificates, and divorce certificates are some of the records included under the vital record bracket.
As an example, in Illinois, marriage records are currently compiled by the relevant county clerk. These vital records are then sent to the Illinois Office of Vital Statistics. In past times, county offices in Illinois have also been in charge of accumulating death and birth records. Each and every vital record in Illinois, including those from Schuyler County, is retained in one central registry. These records can be used further down the line for statistical analysis.
Thanks to the 1800 Illinois Freedom of Information Act, all public records can be viewed and copied by Schuyler County locals. The act gives every single inhabitant of the state the fundamental right to find all public records, whether they are held by the local or state government. In 1984, changes were made to the act. Schuyler County citizens can request records at:
Schuyler County Clerk
102 S Congress, Ste 104
Rushville, IL 62681
Phone: (217) 322-4734
Fax: (217) 322-6164
Then again, every resident must pay a fee if they wish to obtain a copy. In Schuyler County, all birth records cost $10 for the first initial copy. In Schuyler County, all death records cost $19 for the first initial copy.
NOTE - When it comes to obtaining records, Schuyler County has a number of rules that must be followed. A person in Schuyler County must visit the office from Monday to Friday and between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. Before records are presented, some form of photo ID must be shown. A driver's license or state ID are both acceptable forms of photo ID. Requests must be put in writing if they are to be accepted.
