What are Williamson County Arrest Records?
Arrest records are a database of all confiscations by the state's law enforcement agencies. The primary law enforcement agency in the state of Illinois is the State Police, Bureau of Identification and this bureau is responsible for maintaining arrest records throughout Illinois. Arrest records are open for public access under state laws.
In Williamson County, the principal law enforcement agency is the County Sheriff. Individuals or organizations who need arrest records can contact the Sheriff's Office via mail or in person. The office address of the County Sheriff is:
404, North Van Buren Street
Marion, IL 62959
Phone: (618) 997-6541
Fax: (618) 997-3405
Mail: wcsheriff@wcsheriff.com
Williamson County Crime Statistics
Data from the 2018 crime statistics published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows that residents of Williamson County were over fourteen times safer from violence than in most other parts of the United States. Wlliamson County property was also over ten times safer from theft or destruction than in most other regions. While the county's violence and property crime rates stood at 27.9 and 213.1 offenses per 100,000 residents, the Illinois State crime rate was 404.1 violent offenses, and 1,932.8 property-related offenses per 100,000 residents and the national crime rate was 368.9 violent offenses and 2,199.5 property-related offenses per 100,000 residents respectively.
What are Williamson County Criminal Records?
Williamson County criminal records are public records in Illinois which contain detailed information on crimes committed by individuals in the state. The State Police, Bureau of Identification, is under an obligation to release all criminal records maintained there, as stated under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (UCIA). The Act does not, however, permit the availability of records of criminal charges to the public. Only records of criminal convictions are available to the public under state laws. In Williamson, the County Sheriff maintains criminal records.
How Do I Get Williamson County Criminal Records?
From the Illinois Police Department, records of criminal convictions are available on request online. Name-based and fingerprint-based background checks are available options for accessing a person's criminal history. The state's Police Department will confirm requests via mail. In Williamson County, individuals can contact the Records Unit of the County Sheriff's Department via mail or in person. Copies of criminal records are available at $5 per piece, while copies are available at $25. Cash, check, or money order are the acceptable forms of payment. Office hours are on weekdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
How to Find Williamson County Sex Offender Information
The County Sheriff's Office publishes a sex offender registry that is available to all county residents online. Residents can search for local sex offenders by name, zip codes, and address. Free email notifications on updated sex offender information in the registry are available on request. Only registered sex offenders' information is available to the public.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Williamson County Jail?
Williamson County jail permits facility four visitors per inmate every day of the week except Saturday. Only visitors registered as family or friends will receive permission to visit an inmate. The jail facility has rules and regulations that each inmate and visitor must follow. Each scheduled visit lasts about 30 minutes, and visitors under 18 years of age cannot visit the jail facility unless accompanied by an adult. Williamson County jail visiting hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and resumes at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The facility visiting hours on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are only from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The jail facility address is:
404, N Van Buren St
Marion, IL 62959
Where and How to Find Inmate Information
Residents in Williamson County can access an inmate's information via an inmate locator online. Individuals can search for inmates by name and address. If the inmate locator website is unavailable, persons can contact (618) 997-6541 for help in accessing an inmate's information.
What are Williamson County Court Records?
Court records are public records in Illinois, and the Clerk of Circuit Court maintains them at the county level. Copies of all the county court system records, including civil and criminal cases, are available on request at the Clerk's Office for a fee. Individuals can contact the Circuit Clerk via mail or in person. The address of the Clerk's Office is:
Williamson County Circuit Clerk
200, W. Jefferson, Suite 100
Marion, IL 62959
Phone: (618) 997-1301
rmoake@williamsoncountycc.org
Location of All Courts in Williamson County
There is only one court location in Williamson County, IL:
Williamson County Courthouse
200, West Jefferson Street
Suite 100
Marion, IL 62959
Phone: (618) 997-1301
Fax: (618) 998-9401
What are Williamson County Vital Records?
Vital records in Illinois are confidential documents issued only to eligible individuals. Vital records are records of life occurrences such as birth, death, and marriage or civil union.
At the state level, the Vital Records Division under the Illinois Department of Public Health keeps vital records. The office address of the state agency is:
Division of Vital Records
Illinois Department of Public Health
925, E Ridgely Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702
In Williamson County, the County Clerk maintains vital records and can issue certified copies on request as permitted under state laws. Certified copies and certifications are available on request at a cost.
Where and How to Get Williamson County Divorce Records
Divorce in Illinois is called the Dissolution of Marriage or Civil Union. Copies of these records are available from the Illinois Department of Public Health for $5. The state agency keeps the Dissolution of Marriage records from January 1962, and the Dissolution of Civil Union records since January 2012. The State Office does not issue certified copies of these records. However, certified copies of the Dissolution of Marriage or Civil Union records are available at the Clerk of Court's Office.
Where and How to Get Williamson County Marriage Records
Marriage or Civil Union records are available for purchase at the State's Public Health Department for $5 each. Marriage records from January 1962 to January 2012 are available for request. The State Office does not issue certified copies of these records.
In Williamson County, the Clerk of Courts maintains marriage or civil union records.
On request, the first copy of marriage records costs $20, while additional copies cost $6 each. Individuals are to supply necessary data such as the bride's maiden name, the groom's full name, and the date the marriage occurred when requesting records. For civil union records, certified copies on first purchase are $50, and extra copies cost $6 each. Individuals are to provide necessary data such as the names of partners and the civil union's date.
Where and How to Get Williamson County Birth Records
The State Office issues birth records dating from January 1916 to the present. Earlier records are available at the Williamson Clerk of Circuit Court's Office. The state office charges $10 for record searches. A full certified copy costs $15 each. Extra prints ordered at the same time cost $2 each.
The Clerk of Circuit Court also issues certified copies of birth records. Individuals will have to provide necessary information, such as:
- Full name of the requester
- Record owner's full name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Record owner's father's name
- Record owner's mother's name
- Photocopy of requester's valid photo I.D.
Individuals are to forward requests to:
Williamson County Clerk and Recorder
Amanda Barnes
407, N Monroe, Suite 119
Marion, IL 62959
Fax: (618) 993-2071.
Email: abarnes@williamsoncountyil.gov
Where and How to Get Williamson County Death Records
Full certified copies of death records from January 1916 are available at the State Office for a $19 per copy fee. The State Office also issues uncertified copies for $10. Additional uncertified copies cost $2, and extra certified copies cost $4 each. The Williamson Clerk of Courts Office charges $20 per certified copies and $6 for extra copies. Requesters are to provide:
- Full name
- Record owner's full name
- Date of death
- Location of death
- Photocopy of requester's valid photo I.D.
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.
