Alexander County Criminal Records

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Alexander County public records: common questions

Where to search Alexander County records

Alexander County, Illinois court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official local rules of the First Judicial Circuit.

Court casesOfficial local rules of the First Judicial Circuit
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsUse the Illinois state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Alexander County government portal identifies Cairo as a county community and states that the county is bounded by the Mississippi River on the west and south, the Ohio and Cache Rivers on the east, and Union County on the north.
The county portal identifies Timothy Brown as Sheriff, Carey L. Simmons as Circuit Clerk, and Zachary C. Price as County Clerk and Recorder.
The Illinois court directory lists the Alexander County Courthouse at 2000 Washington Avenue, Cairo, Illinois 62914, in the First Judicial Circuit and Fifth District.
The Illinois court directory lists the Alexander County Circuit Clerk telephone number as (618) 734-0107 and courthouse hours as 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Alexander County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official local rules of the First Judicial Circuit	County or local	Open source	September 9, 2026
Official records	Official Alexander County government portal and elected-official directory	County or local	Open source	September 10, 2026
Official records	State of Illinois court directory for Alexander County	County or local	Open source	September 10, 2026
Official records	Alexander County official source (illinoiscourts.gov)	County or local	Open source	September 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated September 11, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Alexander County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Alexander County has 4,570 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 17-003
Population: 4,570 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Alexander County government portal identifies Cairo as a county community and states that the county is bounded by the Mississippi River on the west and south, the Ohio and Cache Rivers on the east, and Union County on the north.
Local detail: The county portal identifies Timothy Brown as Sheriff, Carey L. Simmons as Circuit Clerk, and Zachary C. Price as County Clerk and Recorder.
Local detail: The Illinois court directory lists the Alexander County Courthouse at 2000 Washington Avenue, Cairo, Illinois 62914, in the First Judicial Circuit and Fifth District.
Local detail: The Illinois court directory lists the Alexander County Circuit Clerk telephone number as (618) 734-0107 and courthouse hours as 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Alexander County government portal identifies Cairo as a county community and states that the county is bounded by the Mississippi River on the west and south, the Ohio and Cache Rivers on the east, and Union County on the north.
Local detail: The county portal identifies Timothy Brown as Sheriff, Carey L. Simmons as Circuit Clerk, and Zachary C. Price as County Clerk and Recorder.
Local detail: The Illinois court directory lists the Alexander County Courthouse at 2000 Washington Avenue, Cairo, Illinois 62914, in the First Judicial Circuit and Fifth District.

How do I contact the Alexander County Circuit Clerk?

Alexander County circuit-court matters are handled through the First Judicial Circuit and the Illinois Fifth District court structure. Check Official local rules of the First Judicial Circuit to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Which court handles an Alexander County criminal or civil case?

The reviewed official sources for Alexander County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Official local rules of the First Judicial Circuit to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How can I find Alexander County court rules or e-filing information?

The reviewed Alexander County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Official local rules of the First Judicial Circuit for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I verify custody or bond information for an Alexander County arrest?

No reviewed official source for Alexander County establishes complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Ask the county detention agency for its current rules before visiting, sending records, or arranging release.

What are the county and municipal law-enforcement boundaries in Cairo and nearby communities?

The reviewed official sources for Alexander County do not identify record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Official Alexander County government portal and elected-official directory to identify the agency that created the report before submitting a request.

How do I request Alexander County public or court records?

Current approved sources for Alexander County do not substantiate a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open State of Illinois court directory for Alexander County for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. County portal population and area fields were not populated in the reviewed page.

Criminal cases in Alexander County

Start with State of Illinois court directory for Alexander County for the official Alexander County court path. County: Alexander County’s official portal describes the county’s river and county-line boundaries and lists county elected offices. Court: Alexander County circuit-court matters are handled through the First Judicial Circuit and the Illinois Fifth District court structure.

Jail and custody information for Alexander County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. No verified current official jail booking, visitation, bond, or release page was located.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The reviewed primary official sources identify the Sheriff but do not provide a verified current jail roster, detention address, or custody-search page. Municipal: Cairo and other listed communities have local municipal boundaries; the reviewed sources do not provide a complete municipal police or ordinance-jurisdiction map.

Statewide sources for Illinois records

Statewide Illinois sources are separate from Alexander County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Official Alexander County and Illinois record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Alexander County government portal and elected-official directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Official Alexander County government portal and elected-official directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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