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Gallatin County public records: common questions

Where to search Gallatin County records

Gallatin County, Illinois court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Illinois Courts directory entry for Gallatin County Courthouse.

Court casesIllinois Courts directory entry for Gallatin County Courthouse
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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.

Gallatin County lists its county offices at 484 N Lincoln Blvd., Shawneetown, Illinois 62984.
The county department directory lists weekday county office hours as 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The official sheriff page identifies Shannon Bradley as sheriff and lists the office at 484 N Lincoln Blvd. East, Shawneetown, with telephone 618-269-3137.
Illinois Courts lists Gallatin County Courthouse at 484 Lincoln Blvd. E., Shawneetown, in the 2nd Judicial Circuit and 5th District, with listed hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Gallatin County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Illinois Courts directory entry for Gallatin County Courthouse	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County sheriff contact and office information	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Police and incident records	County departments, office directory, address, and hours	County or local	Open source	Not yet published

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 August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Gallatin 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. Gallatin County has 4,616 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: 17-059
Population: 4,616 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Gallatin County lists its county offices at 484 N Lincoln Blvd., Shawneetown, Illinois 62984.
The county department directory lists weekday county office hours as 8: 00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Local detail: The official sheriff page identifies Shannon Bradley as sheriff and lists the office at 484 N Lincoln Blvd. East, Shawneetown, with telephone 618-269-3137.
Local detail: Illinois Courts lists Gallatin County Courthouse at 484 Lincoln Blvd. E., Shawneetown, in the 2nd Judicial Circuit and 5th District, with listed hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Gallatin County lists its county offices at 484 N Lincoln Blvd., Shawneetown, Illinois 62984.
The county department directory lists weekday county office hours as 8: 00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Local detail: The official sheriff page identifies Shannon Bradley as sheriff and lists the office at 484 N Lincoln Blvd. East, Shawneetown, with telephone 618-269-3137.

How do I contact the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office?

For Gallatin County, start with County departments, office directory, address, and hours and County sheriff contact and office information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary county sources did not provide current jail capacity, inmate roster, visitation rules, or a detailed custody page.

Where is the Gallatin County Courthouse?

For Gallatin County, start with County departments, office directory, address, and hours and County sheriff contact and office information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Gallatin County Courthouse depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary county sources did not provide current jail capacity, inmate roster, visitation rules, or a detailed custody page.

Which Illinois judicial circuit serves Gallatin County?

For Gallatin County, start with County departments, office directory, address, and hours and County sheriff contact and office information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Illinois judicial circuit serves Gallatin County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary county sources did not provide current jail capacity, inmate roster, visitation rules, or a detailed custody page.

How can I find Gallatin County court records?

For Gallatin County, start with County departments, office directory, address, and hours and County sheriff contact and office information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I find Gallatin County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary county sources did not provide current jail capacity, inmate roster, visitation rules, or a detailed custody page.

Where are Gallatin County inmates held?

For Gallatin County, start with County departments, office directory, address, and hours and County sheriff contact and office information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are Gallatin County inmates held depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary county sources did not provide current jail capacity, inmate roster, visitation rules, or a detailed custody page.

Which matters are handled by county government versus municipal governments?

For Gallatin County, start with County departments, office directory, address, and hours and County sheriff contact and office information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which matters are handled by county government versus municipal governments depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed primary county sources did not provide current jail capacity, inmate roster, visitation rules, or a detailed custody page.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use County sheriff contact and office information. The county and court pages provide office locations and contacts but not a comprehensive agency-jurisdiction map.

Criminal cases in Gallatin County

Start with Illinois Courts directory entry for Gallatin County Courthouse for the official Gallatin County court path. County: County offices administer county government and listed county departments; municipal responsibilities are separate unless otherwise provided by law. Court: Gallatin County is in Illinois Judicial District 5 and the 2nd Judicial Circuit; the courthouse is in Shawneetown.

Jail and custody information for Gallatin County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed primary county sources did not provide current jail capacity, inmate roster, visitation rules, or a detailed custody page.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The reviewed county sheriff page provides sheriff contact information but does not identify a current county jail facility; custody location and inmate procedures require direct confirmation. Municipal: Municipal police and local-government boundaries are separate from county government; no comprehensive current municipal boundary map was located.

Statewide sources for Illinois records

Statewide Illinois sources are separate from Gallatin 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

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Nearby Illinois records pages

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Official Gallatin County and Illinois record sources

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