Search Peoria County Warrant Records

Peoria County warrant records can be searched through a full online warrant database maintained by the Sheriff's Office. This is one of the few counties in Illinois that offers a searchable list of active warrants to the public. With more than 181,000 residents, Peoria County is part of the 10th Judicial Circuit and processes a high volume of criminal cases each year. The Circuit Clerk also runs a public access records portal where you can look up case details. Between the warrant database, the records portal, and the clerk's office at (309) 672-6989, there are several ways to check for warrants in Peoria County.

Peoria County Online Warrant Database

The Peoria County Warrants page is a searchable database of active warrants. This list includes criminal misdemeanor and felony warrants. The database is updated once every 24 hours. Recent changes in warrant status may not show up right away. The site carries a clear warning: "Misuse of warrant information may subject you to civil or criminal liability." Do not try to arrest someone based on this list. Only peace officers can make an arrest on an outstanding warrant.

The database is not a complete list of all active Peoria County warrants. Warrants for case types other than criminal misdemeanor and felony may not appear. The site also notes that all warrants must be verified for accuracy through the official system before an arrest is made. This is a tool for public information, not for law enforcement action by private citizens.

The Peoria County warrants page shown below is where you can search the active warrant database.

This page lists active warrants in Peoria County and includes search tools for looking up specific names.

Note: The Peoria County warrant database updates once every 24 hours and may not show the most recent changes.

Peoria County Circuit Clerk

Robert Spears is the Circuit Clerk for Peoria County. The office is at 324 Main Street, Room G22, Peoria, IL 61602. Call (309) 672-6989 for general questions. The fax number is (309) 677-6228. The Peoria County Circuit Clerk page has details on court services and filing procedures.

The clerk keeps all court case records in Peoria County. Under 725 ILCS 5/107-1, a warrant of arrest is a written order from a court directing a peace officer to arrest a specific person. Every warrant issued in Peoria County goes through the 10th Judicial Circuit and is recorded by the clerk's office. E-filing is now required for all civil case types. Criminal case filings go through the clerk's counter or through the state e-filing system.

The Peoria County Records Portal is an online tool where you can look up case records. Search by name or case number to find case details, docket entries, and filing dates. Warrant activity often shows up as a docket entry in criminal cases. This portal runs on the Tyler Technologies platform and is free to use.

The Peoria County government portal shown below gives you access to various county departments including the Circuit Clerk.

From this page you can find links to the warrant database, records portal, and other Peoria County services.

Peoria County Sheriff Warrant Services

The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is at 301 N. Maxwell Road, Peoria, IL 61604. The warrants division can be reached at (309) 697-8515. For tips, call the 24-hour dispatch line at (309) 672-6011. You can also write to the warrants division at 301 N Maxwell Road, Peoria, IL 61604.

Under 725 ILCS 5/107-9, arrest warrants in Illinois are sent to all peace officers in the state. A Peoria County warrant can be served by any law enforcement officer anywhere in Illinois. Felony warrants get entered into national databases. Bond information is usually 10% of the bond amount listed on the warrant, plus a $60 booking fee per warrant. Failure-to-appear warrants come with an extra $75 fee on top of the bond amount.

The Peoria County Sheriff's Office website is shown below with information about warrant services and law enforcement.

This page has links to the warrants division, dispatch, and other law enforcement resources in Peoria County.

State Warrant Resources for Peoria County

The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification runs the CHIRP system. A name-based criminal history check costs $16 for paper or $10 for electronic records. This covers all of Illinois and can show arrest history tied to Peoria County warrants. The Illinois Department of Corrections posts a public list of wanted fugitives. Call (877) 795-4519 with tips.

Under 725 ILCS 5/108-3, search warrants need a written complaint under oath with probable cause. Under 725 ILCS 5/108-6, search warrants must be served within 96 hours. Arrest warrants and bench warrants in Peoria County do not expire. They stay active until a judge recalls them. The 10th Judicial Circuit website has more information about court operations in Peoria County.

Note: Warrant information tips can be submitted to Peoria County dispatch at (309) 672-6011 at any time, day or night.

Cities in Peoria County

The city of Peoria is the county seat and largest city in Peoria County. All court cases from cities in this county go through the Peoria County Circuit Court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Peoria County. Warrants are filed in the county where the court case was opened. Check the right county based on where the arrest or charge happened.