Jefferson County Criminal Records

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Where to search Jefferson County records

Jefferson County, Illinois court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Illinois Courts official Jefferson County courthouse, circuit, district, address, accessibility, and court-contact information. Use Illinois Department of Corrections official Jefferson County Jail inspection record for the state-level path described in this guide.

Court casesIllinois Courts official Jefferson County courthouse, circuit, district, address, accessibility, and court-contact information
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsIllinois Department of Corrections official Jefferson County Jail inspection record
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 Jefferson County Courthouse is at 100 South 10th Street in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and the Illinois Courts directory lists it in Illinois District 5 and the 2nd Judicial Circuit.
The courthouse directory lists trial court administrator Lisa Simmons and regular courthouse hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with telephone number 618-244-8007.
The Illinois Courts directory identifies an e-filing kiosk in the courthouse lobby, free parking, internet access, and disability-access resources.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office lists Sheriff Jeff Bullard Sr. and gives its contact address as 911 Casey Avenue, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864, with telephone number 618-244-8004.
The Illinois Department of Corrections publishes an inspection record for Jefferson County Jail, confirming the county jail as a locally inspected detention facility.
The Illinois Courts directory links Jefferson County's Circuit Clerk website and online-record resources from the official courthouse page.

Jefferson County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Illinois Courts official Jefferson County courthouse, circuit, district, address, accessibility, and court-contact information	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Police and incident records	Jefferson County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement contact, sheriff information, public-safety resources, and county services	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Statewide records	Illinois Department of Corrections official Jefferson County Jail inspection record	State	Open source	August 24, 2026
Statewide records	Illinois Courts official statewide circuit-clerk responsibilities and contact framework	State	Open source	August 20, 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 August 24, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County. Jefferson County has 36,147 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: 17-081
Population: 36,147 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Jefferson County Courthouse is at 100 South 10th Street in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and the Illinois Courts directory lists it in Illinois District 5 and the 2nd Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The courthouse directory lists trial court administrator Lisa Simmons and regular courthouse hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with telephone number 618-244-8007.
Local detail: The Illinois Courts directory identifies an e-filing kiosk in the courthouse lobby, free parking, internet access, and disability-access resources.
Local detail: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office lists Sheriff Jeff Bullard Sr. and gives its contact address as 911 Casey Avenue, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864, with telephone number 618-244-8004.
Local detail: The Illinois Department of Corrections publishes an inspection record for Jefferson County Jail, confirming the county jail as a locally inspected detention facility.
Local detail: The Illinois Courts directory links Jefferson County's Circuit Clerk website and online-record resources from the official courthouse page.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Jefferson County Courthouse is at 100 South 10th Street in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and the Illinois Courts directory lists it in Illinois District 5 and the 2nd Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The courthouse directory lists trial court administrator Lisa Simmons and regular courthouse hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with telephone number 618-244-8007.
Local detail: The Illinois Courts directory identifies an e-filing kiosk in the courthouse lobby, free parking, internet access, and disability-access resources.

How do I search Jefferson County Circuit Court cases and obtain certified copies?

Jefferson County cases are handled through the Illinois 2nd Judicial Circuit and District 5. The Circuit Clerk is the local court-record custodian, subject to Illinois court rules and record-access restrictions. Open Illinois Courts official Jefferson County courthouse, circuit, district, address, accessibility, and court-contact information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which court handles a case in Illinois District 5 or the 2nd Judicial Circuit?

Jefferson County cases are handled through the Illinois 2nd Judicial Circuit and District 5. The Circuit Clerk is the local court-record custodian, subject to Illinois court rules and record-access restrictions. Check Illinois Courts official Jefferson County courthouse, circuit, district, address, accessibility, and court-contact information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Where is the Jefferson County Courthouse and what accessibility services are available?

Current approved sources for Jefferson County do not substantiate one page covering every local government program or service. Illinois Courts official Jefferson County courthouse, circuit, district, address, accessibility, and court-contact information is the closest reviewed official contact, but it does not establish every local program; confirm current details with the governing department.

How can I check Jefferson County Jail custody, booking, release, or visitation information?

Current approved sources for Jefferson County do not substantiate complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Illinois Department of Corrections official Jefferson County Jail inspection record covers the separate state corrections system, not a county jail; use it only to check state custody and contact the county detention agency for local custody.

How do I contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office about an incident report or warrant?

The reviewed Sheriff's Office site provides contact and public-safety information but no detailed online procedure for all arrest, incident, jail, or FOIA requests. Use Jefferson County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement contact, sheriff information, public-safety resources, and county services for the current official access path.

How do I submit an Illinois Freedom of Information Act request to a Jefferson County agency?

The reviewed official sources for Jefferson County do not identify a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Jefferson County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement contact, sheriff information, public-safety resources, and county services to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

Which municipal police department or city court handles an incident within Jefferson County?

The Jefferson County Courthouse is at 100 South 10th Street in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and the Illinois Courts directory lists it in Illinois District 5 and the 2nd Judicial Circuit. Check Illinois Courts official Jefferson County courthouse, circuit, district, address, accessibility, and court-contact information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Where can I find Jefferson County property, tax, or other county-government records?

The reviewed official sources for Jefferson County do not identify one page covering every local government program or service. Confirm the responsible department and its current eligibility, schedule, and fee requirements directly.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with Illinois Department of Corrections official Jefferson County Jail inspection record. The reviewed official sources did not expose a verified live inmate roster, booking list, or release database for Jefferson County Jail.

Finding Jefferson County criminal court records

Start with Illinois Courts official Jefferson County courthouse, circuit, district, address, accessibility, and court-contact information for the official Jefferson County court path. County: Jefferson County government and county constitutional offices provide countywide administration and services. Municipal governments and municipal police retain authority within their incorporated boundaries. Court: Jefferson County cases are handled through the Illinois 2nd Judicial Circuit and District 5. The Circuit Clerk is the local court-record custodian, subject to Illinois court rules and record-access restrictions.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Jefferson County Jail are the identified county-level law-enforcement and detention contacts. Illinois Department of Corrections prisons, federal facilities, and custody outside the county are separate systems. Municipal: Municipal police, municipal courts, and city ordinances depend on the specific municipality. County sheriff jurisdiction does not replace municipal authority within incorporated areas.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use Jefferson County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement contact, sheriff information, public-safety resources, and county services. The Illinois Courts directory links online-record resources but does not itself display complete case details or certify the status of an individual case.

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

Use Illinois Courts official statewide circuit-clerk responsibilities and contact framework as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Official Jefferson County and Illinois record sources

For an official starting point, use Illinois Courts official Jefferson County courthouse, circuit, district, address, accessibility, and court-contact information. 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 official Jefferson County courthouse, circuit, district, address, accessibility, and court-contact information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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