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The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the law enforcement of Peoria County, Illinois. The department is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, and is led by Sheriff Brian Asbell. The office has a staff of over 450 sworn officers and civilian employees who patrol the county's 1,014 square miles and serve a population of over 185,000 people.
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History
The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office was established in 1825. The first sheriff was John Dixon, who served from 1825 to 1826. The office has been located in the Peoria County Courthouse since 1843.
Responsibilities
The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for a wide range of law enforcement duties, including:
- Patrolling the county's roads and highways
- Investigating crimes
- Arresting suspects
- Transporting prisoners to and from jail
- Providing security at the Peoria County Courthouse
- Serving court papers
- Collecting taxes
- Conducting search and rescue operations
- Enforcing traffic laws
- Conducting crime prevention programs
- Working with other law enforcement agencies
Peoria County Arrest Warrants Search
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office provides an online tool to search for active arrest warrants in Peoria County, Illinois.
How to Find a Warrant in Peoria County
To search for a warrant in Peoria County, follow these steps:
- Go to the Peoria County Sheriff's Office website.
- Click on the "Warrants" tab.
- Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for.
- Click on the "Search" button.
The search results will display a list of all active arrest warrants for the person you searched for. The results will include the warrant number, the issuing agency, the offense charged, and the bond amount.
Additional Information
- If you are unable to find a warrant for the person you are searching for, you can contact the Peoria County Sheriff's Office at 309-697-8515.
- If you have a warrant for your arrest, you should turn yourself in to the Peoria County Sheriff's Office as soon as possible.
- If you have any questions about arrest warrants in Peoria County, you can contact the Peoria County Sheriff's Office at 309-697-8515.
Warrants Not Found
If you do not find a warrant for the person you are searching for, it does not necessarily mean that there is not a warrant for their arrest. Some warrants may not be entered into the online database, or there may be a delay in entering the warrant into the system. If you have reason to believe that there is a warrant for the person's arrest, you should contact the Peoria County Sheriff's Office at 309-697-8515.
Peoria County Arrest Warrants
Peoria County Child Support Warrants
Peoria County Mugshots
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office does not release mugshots to the public. This is due to a policy change that was made in 2021. The sheriff's office cited concerns about privacy and the potential for mugshots to be used to discriminate against people as the reasons for the change.
Availability of Mugshots
Peoria County mugshots are not available to the public. However, mugshots from other counties in Illinois may be available through the Illinois State Police website.
Bond Information
What is a Bail Bond?
A bail bond is a contract between a bail bond company and a defendant in a criminal case. The bail bond company agrees to pay the court the amount of the defendant's bail if the defendant fails to appear for court. In return, the defendant pays the bail bond company a non-refundable fee, which is typically 10% of the bail amount.
How to Post a Bond in Peoria County
To post a bond in Peoria County, you will need to contact a bail bond company. There are many bail bond companies in Peoria County, so you should shop around to find the best rate.
Once you have selected a bail bond company, you will need to provide the company with the following information:
- The defendant's name
- The defendant's date of birth
- The defendant's address
- The defendant's social security number
- The amount of the bail
The bail bond company will then verify the information you have provided and issue a bail bond. You will need to pay the bail bond company the non-refundable fee, and the company will then post the bond with the court.
Once the bond is posted, the defendant will be released from jail. The defendant will then be required to appear for all court dates. If the defendant fails to appear for court, the bail bond company will be required to pay the court the full amount of the bail.
Additional Information
- If you have any questions about bail bonds in Peoria County, you can contact the Peoria County Sheriff's Office at 309-697-8515.
- If you are unable to afford a bail bond, you may be able to qualify for a public defender. Public defenders are attorneys who are appointed by the court to represent indigent defendants.
Peoria County Most Wanted List
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and robbery.
How to Access the Most Wanted List
To access the Peoria County Most Wanted List, visit the Peoria County Sheriff's Office website.
Click on the "Most Wanted" tab to view the list. The list includes the following information for each fugitive:
- Name
- Age
- Height
- Weight
- Hair color
- Eye color
- Race
- Gender
- Crime charged
How to Report Information
If you have information about the whereabouts of a fugitive on the Most Wanted List, you can contact the Peoria County Sheriff's Office at 309-697-8515. You can also submit a tip online through the Peoria County Sheriff's Office website.
Sex Offender Registry
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office provides a Sex Offender Registry that allows the public to search for registered sex offenders in Peoria County. The registry includes the following information for each offender:
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Race
- Gender
- Height
- Weight
- Hair color
- Eye color
- Crime(s) committed
- Risk level
How to Access the Sex Offender Registry
To access the Peoria County Sex Offender Registry, visit the Peoria County Sheriff's Office website.
Click on the "Sex Offender Registry" tab to view the registry. You can search for offenders by name, address, or crime.
- If you have any questions about the Peoria County Sex Offender Registry, you can contact the Peoria County Sheriff's Office at 309-697-8515.
- You can also find information about the Illinois Sex Offender Registry at the Illinois State Police website.
Peoria County Sex Offender Registry
Location and Contact Details
- Address: 301 N. Maxwell Road, Peoria, IL 61604
- Phone: 309-697-8515
- Fax: 309-697-3734
- Email: [emailprotected]
- Website: Peoria County Sheriff’s Office
