Peoria Criminal History Records
Peoria criminal history records are handled through the Peoria County Circuit Court and the Peoria Police Department. The city has a population of about 112,169 and sits in Peoria County, Illinois. You can search for criminal history records tied to Peoria through the county court system or contact the local police for arrest records. The 10th Judicial Circuit covers Peoria 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 Peoria criminal history data.
Peoria Quick Facts
Peoria Criminal History and Police
The Peoria Police Department handles local law enforcement. The office is at 600 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602. You can call (309) 494-8300 for questions. Local arrest records are kept by the police department. For court records tied to criminal cases in Peoria, you go through the Peoria County Circuit Clerk.
To get a copy of a police report, you can visit the department in person or call to ask about the process. Most reports cost a small fee. Bring a valid photo ID when you go. The department may need a few days to process your request, so plan ahead. Incident reports and arrest logs are often available, but some records may be restricted if a case is still open or under review.
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification maintains statewide criminal history records that cover Peoria and all other Illinois locations.
The ISP BOI office in Joliet processes criminal history checks for all of Illinois, including Peoria residents.
Court Records for Peoria Criminal History
Criminal cases from Peoria are filed at the Peoria County Circuit Court. The Circuit Clerk keeps all criminal history court records for Peoria County, which includes cases from Peoria. Peoria 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 Peoria County cases.
The 10th Judicial Circuit covers Peoria County. The courthouse is in downtown Peoria, so it is close for most city residents. If you need certified copies of court documents, you can request them from the Circuit Clerk's office. There is a per-page copy fee. Walk-in requests are handled at the clerk window during business hours. You can also send a written request by mail if you include the case number and a check for the fee.
Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635), conviction data in Illinois is public. This applies to criminal history records from Peoria cases as well. Anyone can request conviction information. You do not need to give a reason for the request.
Illinois State Criminal History for Peoria
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification keeps statewide criminal history records covering all Illinois locations, including Peoria. 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 Peoria.
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 Peoria. 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. Peoria residents file petitions through the Peoria 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. There is a filing fee for expungement and sealing petitions, though some people may qualify for a fee waiver. The court may take several weeks to rule on a petition after the hearing date is set.
Peoria County Criminal History
Peoria is in Peoria County. All criminal cases from Peoria go through the Peoria 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 Peoria. Each one handles criminal history records through its own county Circuit Court.