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McDonough County public records: common questions

Where to search McDonough County records

McDonough County, Illinois court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Illinois Courts directory for McDonough County Circuit Court and courthouse services.

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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 McDonough County Courthouse is at #1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, Illinois 61455, and county offices generally list weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
McDonough County was established in 1826 and is named for Commodore Thomas Macdonough, according to the county government site.
The county is served by the Ninth Judicial Circuit and the Illinois Courts directory identifies the McDonough County Circuit Court as District 4.
The McDonough County Circuit Court lists an e-filing kiosk in the first-floor Circuit Clerk's Office and a law library on the courthouse's third floor.
The McDonough County Sheriff's Office lists its address as 110 South McArthur Street, Macomb, and provides separate telephone contacts for the sheriff's office and jail.
The county government directory identifies offices including the Circuit Clerk, County Clerk-Recorder, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Treasurer, Assessor, and Elections/Voter Registration.

McDonough County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Illinois Courts directory for McDonough County Circuit Court and courthouse services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County sheriff, jail, warrants, sheriff sales, and FOIA information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	County government directory, courthouse information, offices, and FOIA access	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	McDonough County official source (mcg.mcdonough.il.us)	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 McDonough 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. McDonough County has 25,916 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: 17-109
Population: 25,916 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The McDonough County Courthouse is at #1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, Illinois 61455, and county offices generally list weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Local detail: McDonough County was established in 1826 and is named for Commodore Thomas Macdonough, according to the county government site.
Local detail: The county is served by the Ninth Judicial Circuit and the Illinois Courts directory identifies the McDonough County Circuit Court as District 4.
Local detail: The McDonough County Circuit Court lists an e-filing kiosk in the first-floor Circuit Clerk's Office and a law library on the courthouse's third floor.
Local detail: The McDonough County Sheriff's Office lists its address as 110 South McArthur Street, Macomb, and provides separate telephone contacts for the sheriff's office and jail.
Local detail: The county government directory identifies offices including the Circuit Clerk, County Clerk-Recorder, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Treasurer, Assessor, and Elections/Voter Registration.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The McDonough County Courthouse is at #1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, Illinois 61455, and county offices generally list weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Local detail: McDonough County was established in 1826 and is named for Commodore Thomas Macdonough, according to the county government site.
Local detail: The county is served by the Ninth Judicial Circuit and the Illinois Courts directory identifies the McDonough County Circuit Court as District 4.

How can I find McDonough County Circuit Court civil or criminal records?

For McDonough County, start with County government directory, courthouse information, offices, and FOIA access and County sheriff, jail, warrants, sheriff sales, and FOIA information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I find McDonough County Circuit Court civil or criminal records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county and clerk websites were intermittently inaccessible during review, so some linked office details should be confirmed directly before use.

What is the Ninth Judicial Circuit's role in McDonough County?

For McDonough County, start with County government directory, courthouse information, offices, and FOIA access and County sheriff, jail, warrants, sheriff sales, and FOIA information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the Ninth Judicial Circuit's role in McDonough County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county and clerk websites were intermittently inaccessible during review, so some linked office details should be confirmed directly before use.

How do I contact the McDonough County Sheriff's Office or county jail?

For McDonough County, start with County government directory, courthouse information, offices, and FOIA access and County sheriff, jail, warrants, sheriff sales, and FOIA information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the McDonough County Sheriff's Office or county jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county and clerk websites were intermittently inaccessible during review, so some linked office details should be confirmed directly before use.

How can I request McDonough County sheriff or county-government records under FOIA?

For McDonough County, start with County government directory, courthouse information, offices, and FOIA access and County sheriff, jail, warrants, sheriff sales, and FOIA information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request McDonough County sheriff or county-government records under FOIA depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county and clerk websites were intermittently inaccessible during review, so some linked office details should be confirmed directly before use.

Where can I find McDonough County court e-filing and courthouse self-help resources?

For McDonough County, start with County government directory, courthouse information, offices, and FOIA access and County sheriff, jail, warrants, sheriff sales, and FOIA information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find McDonough County court e-filing and courthouse self-help resources depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county and clerk websites were intermittently inaccessible during review, so some linked office details should be confirmed directly before use.

Which office handles McDonough County vital records, elections, or property records?

For McDonough County, start with County government directory, courthouse information, offices, and FOIA access and County sheriff, jail, warrants, sheriff sales, and FOIA information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which office handles McDonough County vital records, elections, or property records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county and clerk websites were intermittently inaccessible during review, so some linked office details should be confirmed directly before use.

How can I distinguish county jail custody from Illinois Department of Corrections or municipal custody?

For McDonough County, start with County government directory, courthouse information, offices, and FOIA access and County sheriff, jail, warrants, sheriff sales, and FOIA information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I distinguish county jail custody from Illinois Department of Corrections or municipal custody depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county and clerk websites were intermittently inaccessible during review, so some linked office details should be confirmed directly before use.

How can I distinguish an arrest, warrant, charge, court filing, and final disposition?

For McDonough County, start with County government directory, courthouse information, offices, and FOIA access and County sheriff, jail, warrants, sheriff sales, and FOIA information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I distinguish an arrest, warrant, charge, court filing, and final disposition depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county and clerk websites were intermittently inaccessible during review, so some linked office details should be confirmed directly before use.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The reviewed official pages did not establish a complete current inmate roster, booking feed, or jail population count.

Criminal cases in McDonough County

Start with Illinois Courts directory for McDonough County Circuit Court and courthouse services for the official McDonough County court path. County: McDonough County government offices administer county records, elections, finance, property assessment, and other county services. Constitutional offices and the sheriff operate within their respective statutory roles. Court: McDonough County Circuit Court is part of Illinois' Ninth Judicial Circuit and handles county circuit-court matters. The Illinois Courts directory identifies the courthouse, local rules, e-filing information, disability coordinator, remote-proceeding resources, and self-help access.

Jail and custody information for McDonough County

For current custody information, start with County sheriff, jail, warrants, sheriff sales, and FOIA information. The county and clerk websites were intermittently inaccessible during review, so some linked office details should be confirmed directly before use.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The McDonough County Sheriff's Office provides county jail services and lists a dedicated jail telephone number. Illinois Department of Corrections custody and municipal or federal detention are separate from county jail custody. Municipal: Municipal police departments and municipal courts are distinct from McDonough County government, the sheriff, and the circuit court. The reviewed official sources do not provide a complete municipality-by-municipality boundary map.

Statewide sources for Illinois records

Statewide Illinois sources are separate from McDonough 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.

Nearby Illinois records pages

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Official McDonough County and Illinois record sources

For an official starting point, use County government directory, courthouse information, offices, and FOIA access. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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