Search Champaign Criminal History
Champaign criminal history records are handled through the Champaign County Circuit Court and the Champaign Police Department. The city has a population of about 89,996 and sits in Champaign County, Illinois. You can search for criminal history records tied to Champaign through the county court system or contact the local police for arrest records. The 6th Judicial Circuit covers Champaign County. Whether you need to look up a court case, check on a criminal record, or find out how to get a copy of case documents, there are several options for accessing Champaign criminal history data.
Champaign Quick Facts
Champaign Criminal History and Police
The Champaign Police Department handles local law enforcement. The office is at 82 E. University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820. You can call (217) 351-4545 for questions. Local arrest records are kept by the police department. For court records tied to criminal cases in Champaign, you go through the Champaign County Circuit Clerk.
You can request copies of police reports by going to the station on University Avenue. Bring a valid photo ID and the case number or date of the incident if you have it. The records unit handles these requests during regular business hours. There is a small copy fee. You can also call ahead to ask about mail-in requests. The staff can tell you what forms you need and how to pay.
The Champaign Police Department website has information on local services and how to contact the department.
Contact the Champaign police for local arrest records and criminal history data specific to the city.
Court Records for Champaign Criminal History
Criminal cases from Champaign are filed at the Champaign County Circuit Court. The Circuit Clerk keeps all criminal history court records for Champaign County, which includes cases from Champaign. Champaign County participates in Judici.com for online court records. You can search by name or case number for free. The system shows criminal charges, case results, sentences, and hearing dates for Champaign County cases.
The Champaign County Circuit Court is in the 6th Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is in Urbana, not in Champaign itself. If you need to view a case file in person or get certified copies, you go to the Circuit Clerk's office at the courthouse. Bring your photo ID and the case number. Certified copies have a per-page fee. Call the clerk's office before you go to check on hours and what payment methods they accept.
Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635), conviction data in Illinois is public. This applies to criminal history records from Champaign cases as well. Anyone can request conviction information. You do not need to give a reason for the request.
Illinois State Criminal History for Champaign
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification keeps statewide criminal history records covering all Illinois locations, including Champaign. A name-based UCIA check costs $16.00 by paper or $10.00 through Live Scan. The results cover convictions from every county in the state. Fingerprint-based checks cost $20.00 by paper or $15.00 through Live Scan for state-only results. Use the Live Scan vendor lookup to find a location near Champaign.
Under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630), you can view your own criminal history for free through the Access and Review process. Visit any law enforcement facility or licensed vendor near Champaign. The ISP mails your transcript in about 15 days. It includes a Record Challenge form if you find errors.
The Office of the State Appellate Defender explains how to expunge or seal criminal history records in Illinois. Champaign residents file petitions through the Champaign County Circuit Clerk. The process involves serving notice to the State's Attorney and the arresting agency. A judge decides whether to grant the petition.
Note: Expunged records are destroyed, while sealed records are hidden from most public searches but still exist in the system. Champaign residents who want help with the process can contact the Champaign County Circuit Clerk for forms and filing instructions.
Champaign County Criminal History
Champaign is in Champaign County. All criminal cases from Champaign go through the Champaign County Circuit Court. For more on the county court system, clerk contact info, and criminal history resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Champaign. Each one handles criminal history records through its own county Circuit Court.