Warren County Background Information
The state of Illinois hosts Warren County. Monmouth is the Warren County seat at this time. 16,835 was the Warren County human population in 2020.
It was organized in 1825.
It was named for Dr. Joseph Warren, killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. He is believed to have been the first officer to die in the Revolutionary War.
Warren County Arrest Documents
Warren County records every crime that occurs within the county borders. Every last crime in Warren County is put into two sections in the crime report. Property crime and violent crime makeup these two sections. Property crime includes things like larceny, vehicle theft, burglary and more. Having said that, the violent crime classifications include murder, rape, assault, and robbery. In 2020, Warren County recorded 14 violent and 47 property crimes.
Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Martin E. Edwards
121 N. A Street
Monmouth, IL 61462
Phone: (309) 734-8505
Fax: (309) 734-4946
Email: admin@warrencountyilsheriff.com
Warren County Criminal Documents
In Warren County and the entire state of Illinois, the authorities must keep a current register listing every single sex offender in the area. This includes every person linked with Warren County, whether it be an offender living, attending school, working, or incarcerated in the county. This register is made available to each individual inhabitant of Warren County.
Warren County Court Records
The county courthouse maintains all Warren County court records. Court records in Warren County can be obtained at:
County Courthouse
100 W Broadway
Monmouth, IL 61462
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CST
Phone: (309) 734-5179
Fax: (309) 734-4151
Email: dschreck@9thjudicial.org
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 Warren County.
NOTE - In Warren County, court records are sent out in one of three ways. These three ways are fax, email, or mail. Conversely, official records can only be transferred via mail.
Warren County Public Records
Each and every Warren County resident has vital records kept on them. In fact, Warren County, along with the other Illinois counties, is in charge of acquiring some of these documents and forwarding them to the state government. These records include, but are not limited to, birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, death certificates, divorce certificates, and a lot more.
In Warren County, the county clerk is in charge of gathering marriage records. The Office of Vital Statistics in Illinois is then sent the copies of these vital records. Warren County has also been in charge of birth and death records historically. These vital records are stashed and safeguarded all together under one central registry. Not only does this keep everything safe and in one place, but they can also then all be used to compare and contrast in statistical analysis.
All public records in Warren County can be opened by residents thanks to the 1800 Illinois Freedom of Information Act. This covers all Warren County public records, both state and local government. This act was most recently amended back in 1984. Occupants may obtain a copy at:
County Clerk: Denise L. Schreck
100 W Broadway
Courthouse, 2nd Fl
Monmouth, IL 61462-1797
Phone: (309) 734-5179
Fax: (309) 734-4151
Email: dschreck@9thjudicial.org
Having said that, occupants of Warren County must pay a fee per record. Birth record first copies cost $15 in Warren County. Any extra copy ordered on top of this as the original are then available for $6 each. In Warren County, death record first copies cost $17. It then costs a supplementary $10 for every copy beyond that. The first copies of marriage records in Warren County cost $15 and $6 additional for each copy as requested.
NOTE - Warren County has a number of rules that must be followed when it comes to obtaining records. The Warren County office opening hours are from Monday to Friday, somewhere between 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CST. Before records are presented, some form of photo ID must be shown. Examples of an accepted form of photo ID include a driver's license or state ID. Any request must be put in writing in Warren County.
