Mason County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Mason County, Illinois; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Mason County public records: common questions
Where to search Mason County records
Mason County, Illinois court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County circuit clerk court administration and records page.
- Court casesCounty circuit clerk court administration and records page
- 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.
- Mason County Courthouse is at 125 North Plum Street in Havana, with the circuit clerk listed at 309-543-6619 and the sheriff listed at 309-543-2231.
- The county contact page lists Mason County probation at 309-543-3293 and the State's Attorney at 309-543-4212.
- Illinois Courts places Mason County in District 4 and the Eighth Judicial Circuit, with courthouse hours listed as 8 am to 4 pm.
- The Mason County FOIA directory lists Paul Gann as sheriff and identifies the sheriff's office at 102 West Market Street in Havana.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | County circuit clerk court administration and records page | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | County contact directory for the circuit clerk, sheriff, probation, state's attorney, and other offices | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Mason County official source (illinoiscourts.gov) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Mason County official source (masoncountyil.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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If you are checking a Mason 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 Mason County. Mason County has 12,411 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
- 17-125
- Population
- 12,411 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Mason County Courthouse is at 125 North Plum Street in Havana, with the circuit clerk listed at 309-543-6619 and the sheriff listed at 309-543-2231.
- Local detail
- The county contact page lists Mason County probation at 309-543-3293 and the State's Attorney at 309-543-4212.
- Local detail
- Illinois Courts places Mason County in District 4 and the Eighth Judicial Circuit, with courthouse hours listed as 8 am to 4 pm.
- Local detail
- The Mason County FOIA directory lists Paul Gann as sheriff and identifies the sheriff's office at 102 West Market Street in Havana.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Mason County Courthouse is at 125 North Plum Street in Havana, with the circuit clerk listed at 309-543-6619 and the sheriff listed at 309-543-2231.
- Local detail: The county contact page lists Mason County probation at 309-543-3293 and the State's Attorney at 309-543-4212.
- Local detail: Illinois Courts places Mason County in District 4 and the Eighth Judicial Circuit, with courthouse hours listed as 8 am to 4 pm.
How do I contact the Mason County Sheriff's Office about an arrest or report?
For Mason County, start with County contact directory for the circuit clerk, sheriff, probation, state's attorney, and other offices and County circuit clerk court administration and records page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Mason County Sheriff's Office about an arrest or report depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county pages do not provide a current live jail roster, inmate population, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.
Where can I request Mason County criminal or civil court records?
For Mason County, start with County contact directory for the circuit clerk, sheriff, probation, state's attorney, and other offices and County circuit clerk court administration and records page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I request Mason County criminal or civil court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county pages do not provide a current live jail roster, inmate population, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.
Which court handles a Mason County felony, misdemeanor, traffic, or family matter?
For Mason County, start with County contact directory for the circuit clerk, sheriff, probation, state's attorney, and other offices and County circuit clerk court administration and records page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Mason County felony, misdemeanor, traffic, or family matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county pages do not provide a current live jail roster, inmate population, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.
How do I contact Mason County probation or the State's Attorney?
For Mason County, start with County contact directory for the circuit clerk, sheriff, probation, state's attorney, and other offices and County circuit clerk court administration and records page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact Mason County probation or the State's Attorney depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county pages do not provide a current live jail roster, inmate population, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.
How do I submit a Mason County FOIA request?
For Mason County, start with County contact directory for the circuit clerk, sheriff, probation, state's attorney, and other offices and County circuit clerk court administration and records page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit a Mason County FOIA request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county pages do not provide a current live jail roster, inmate population, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.
Which municipal police department has jurisdiction at a particular Mason County location?
For Mason County, start with County contact directory for the circuit clerk, sheriff, probation, state's attorney, and other offices and County circuit clerk court administration and records page, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which municipal police department has jurisdiction at a particular Mason County location depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed county pages do not provide a current live jail roster, inmate population, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.
Jail, booking, and custody records
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed county pages do not provide a current live jail roster, inmate population, visitation schedule, or bond procedure.
Finding Mason County criminal court records
Start with County circuit clerk court administration and records page for the official Mason County court path. County: Mason County government offices and the sheriff handle county-level law enforcement, records, probation, prosecution, and public administration. Court: Mason County Courthouse serves the county in Illinois District 4 and the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Local courts, citations, and municipal records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The reviewed official sources identify the Mason County Sheriff's Office but do not establish a current live jail roster or detailed custody procedure; state or other detention custody is separate. Municipal: Municipal police and ordinance matters depend on the specific city or village and are distinct from county sheriff jurisdiction.
Local police and incident-report sources
For police or incident records, use County contact directory for the circuit clerk, sheriff, probation, state's attorney, and other offices. The FOIA directory is an official county document but was published in 2024; staff names, addresses, and contacts should be rechecked.
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 Mason County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Related Illinois county guides
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Official Mason County and Illinois record sources
For an official starting point, use County circuit clerk court administration and records page. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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