Gallatin County Criminal Records

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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
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.

Gallatin County lists its county offices at 484 N Lincoln Blvd., Shawneetown, Illinois 62984.
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	September 11, 2026
Police and incident records	County sheriff contact and office information	County or local	Open source	September 11, 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.

If you are checking a Gallatin County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Gallatin County. 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.
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.
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?

The reviewed Gallatin County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use County sheriff contact and office information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Where is the Gallatin County Courthouse?

The reviewed Gallatin County directory provides direct official contact information. Use Illinois Courts directory entry for Gallatin County Courthouse to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.

Which Illinois judicial circuit serves Gallatin County?

Gallatin County is in Illinois Judicial District 5 and the 2nd Judicial Circuit; the courthouse is in Shawneetown. Check Illinois Courts directory entry for Gallatin County Courthouse to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How can I find Gallatin County court records?

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. Open Illinois Courts directory entry for Gallatin County Courthouse for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Where are Gallatin County inmates held?

Current approved sources for Gallatin County do not substantiate a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

Which matters are handled by county government versus municipal governments?

The approved official source set for Gallatin County does not document one page covering every local government program or service. Use Illinois Courts directory entry for Gallatin County Courthouse for the local government's current program, location, schedule, fee, or department guidance.

Jail, booking, and custody records

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.

Finding Gallatin County criminal court records

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.

Local courts, citations, and municipal 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.

Local police and incident-report sources

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.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

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

Statewide Illinois criminal-record sources

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.

Official Gallatin County and Illinois record sources

For an official starting point, use Illinois Courts directory entry for Gallatin County Courthouse. 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 Illinois Courts directory entry for Gallatin County Courthouse. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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