Des Plaines Criminal History
Des Plaines criminal history records are handled through the Cook County Circuit Court and the Des Plaines Police Department. The city has a population of about 59,156 and sits in Cook County, Illinois. You can search for criminal history records tied to Des Plaines through the county court system or contact the local police for arrest records. The 1st Judicial Circuit covers Cook 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 Des Plaines criminal history data.
Des Plaines Quick Facts
Des Plaines Criminal History and Police
The Des Plaines Police Department handles local law enforcement. The office is at 1420 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016. You can call (847) 391-5400 for questions. Local arrest records are kept by the police department. For court records tied to criminal cases in Des Plaines, you go through the Cook County Circuit Clerk.
To request a police report, visit the Des Plaines station on Miner Street. Bring a photo ID and the case number or date of the incident. The records unit takes walk-in requests on weekdays during normal business hours. There is a small fee for copies. If you are not sure of the case number, give the staff as much detail as you can, like the date and location. You can also call (847) 391-5400 to ask about the process before you visit.
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification maintains statewide criminal history records that cover Des Plaines and all other Illinois locations.
The ISP BOI office in Joliet processes criminal history checks for all of Illinois, including Des Plaines residents.
Court Records for Des Plaines Criminal History
Criminal cases from Des Plaines are filed at the Cook County Circuit Court. The Circuit Clerk keeps all criminal history court records for Cook County, which includes cases from Des Plaines. Cook County does not use Judici.com like most other Illinois counties. The Cook County online case search covers civil, traffic, and some other case types. Criminal case files in Cook County are only available in person at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Room 1006, Chicago, IL. You need a valid photo ID to view files.
Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635), conviction data in Illinois is public. This applies to criminal history records from Des Plaines cases as well. Anyone can request conviction information. You do not need to give a reason for the request.
Keep in mind that Cook County does not post criminal case files on Judici like most other Illinois counties. For criminal records, you need to go to the Daley Center in person. The building is at 50 West Washington Street in Chicago. Bring a valid photo ID and the case number if you have it. The clerk's office is open on weekdays. Plan ahead for travel time from Des Plaines to downtown Chicago, as it can take 30 to 45 minutes by car or train.
Illinois State Criminal History for Des Plaines
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification keeps statewide criminal history records covering all Illinois locations, including Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines.
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 Des Plaines. 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. Des Plaines residents file petitions through the Cook 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. Des Plaines residents who need help can check the State Appellate Defender website for guides and forms. You file your petition at the Cook County courthouse.
Cook County Criminal History
Des Plaines is in Cook County. All criminal cases from Des Plaines go through the Cook 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 Des Plaines. Each one handles criminal history records through its own county Circuit Court.