Contact Us

The correct contact depends on whether the question concerns Tazewell County jail custody, a Sheriff release entry, a court case, probation, state corrections, or federal custody. Use the official office that created the record.

This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody or release, free anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible agency directly.


Choose the Right Resource

Use the home page for the complete release-search and records-request route. The parole and probation page separates state parole from county probation. The 24-hour release page explains the recent-record fallback. A projected release date and VINELink check have separate official paths. Facility links in the footer cover the county jail and FCI Pekin. IDOC handles sentenced state prisoners; BOP handles sentenced federal prisoners, while ICE has its own locator.


Sheriff and Jail

Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
Jail operations: 309-478-5600

For Sheriff records, email foiasheriff@tazewell-il.gov or submit a request in person through Civil Process, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The official FOIA page lists the requested identifying details and response process.


Court and Probation

Tazewell County Courthouse and Circuit Clerk
342 Court Street
Pekin, IL 61554
Criminal Division, Room 204: 309-477-2214
Copies and older filmed records: 309-477-2217

Tazewell County Adult Probation
334 Elizabeth Street
Pekin, IL 61554
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
309-477-2281, alternate 309-477-2278
Fax: 309-346-1011

Probation has no public person-name search. The office can explain procedure, though confidentiality may limit person-specific answers.


State and Federal Custody

IDOC public information is available at 217-558-2200. For a completed state sentence, use the IDOC contact form and choose “Record Search.” The IDOC Parole Office answers community-supervision questions at 800-666-6744.

FCI Pekin and Federal Prison Camp Pekin
2600 S. Second Street
Pekin, IL 61554
309-346-8588

Use the BOP facility page for current visiting and mailing details and the BOP Inmate Locator for federal status. Illinois VINE searches and service help begin at the Illinois portal.