Search Henry County Police Records
Henry County police records are managed by the Sheriff's Office on West Center Street in Cambridge. This page explains how to file FOIA requests, look up court cases, and access law enforcement records in the county.
Henry County Quick Facts
Henry County Sheriff's Office
The Henry County Sheriff's Office is at 311 W Center Street in Cambridge. The main line is (309) 937-3578. For FOIA requests, call (309) 937-3616 or contact FOIA Officer Elaine Helg. Deputies handle law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of the county. The sheriff also runs the jail and assists the courts with serving papers.
Henry County has a dedicated FOIA page on the county website. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/) gives you the right to request records from any public body. Put your request in writing. Include the date, names, and any case number you know. The county website has forms you can download and fill out.
The Henry County FOIA page shown below lays out the rules and process for requesting records from county agencies.
This page spells out the county's FOIA process, including forms, fees, and response timelines.
The Sheriff's Office website itself provides details on staff, contact numbers, and department operations.
Use this page to find the most current contact information and confirm office hours before visiting.
| Address | 311 W Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (309) 937-3578 |
| FOIA Phone | (309) 937-3616 |
| FOIA Officer | Elaine Helg |
| Website | henrycty.com/Sheriffs-Office |
| FOIA Page | henrycty.com/FOIA |
FOIA Fees in Henry County
Henry County posts its FOIA fee schedule clearly. The first 50 pages of black and white copies are free. After that, each page costs $0.15. Digital copies are charged at actual cost. These fees match the state FOIA rules, and the county sticks to them.
Every agency in Henry County must respond to a FOIA request within five business days. Complex requests can get an extension to ten days. The response will either give you the records, tell you the cost, or explain why the request was denied. If the agency denies your request, it must cite a specific FOIA exemption.
You can appeal any denial to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor at no cost. The PAC reviews the denial and issues a binding opinion. Active investigations, personal privacy, and law enforcement safety are the most common exemptions agencies cite. The appeal usually takes a few weeks to resolve. Keep copies of your original FOIA request and the denial letter. You will need them for the appeal.
Henry County Circuit Clerk
Terilyn Kuster Motley is the Henry County Circuit Clerk. Her office is at 307 West Center Street in Cambridge. Call (309) 937-3752 for court record questions. Visit the Circuit Clerk's website for more details on case searches and filings.
The Henry County Circuit Clerk's page is shown below with details on the office and court services.
Use this resource to look up case numbers, hearing dates, and disposition data for criminal cases in Henry County.
The circuit clerk holds all court files for criminal, civil, traffic, and family cases in the county. After police make an arrest, the State's Attorney decides on charges. The clerk then tracks every filing, hearing, plea, and sentencing. Henry County is part of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Cases go through the courthouse in Cambridge.
Court records and police records serve different roles. The police file tells you what happened at the scene. The court file shows the legal outcome. Both are needed for the full picture on any case. Contact the sheriff for the police report and the clerk for the court file.
| Clerk | Terilyn Kuster Motley |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 West Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238 |
| Phone | (309) 937-3752 |
| Website | henrycty.com/Circuit-Court |
ISP Records for Henry County
ISP Troop 2 patrols Henry County. Troopers work the highways and state routes. If a trooper wrote the report, contact ISP directly at isp.illinois.gov/Foia or email ISP.FOIA.Officer@illinois.gov. Local agencies cannot provide state police reports.
Criminal history data goes through the ISP Bureau of Identification. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635/) restricts public access to conviction records only. Arrests that did not end in a conviction are private. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630/) covers the sealing and expungement of criminal records.
For your own record, visit a Live Scan vendor. ISP mails you a transcript at no charge. Crash reports from state troopers cost $5.00 each, payable by check or money order to Illinois State Police.
Types of Records Available
Henry County agencies keep a range of police records. What you can access depends on the incident type and responding agency.
- Incident and offense reports
- Arrest records and booking logs
- Traffic crash reports
- Dispatch and 911 call logs
- Court filings and case dispositions
- Warrant information
Active case files may be partially withheld. Juvenile records are sealed by state law. Witness statements in open investigations are frequently redacted. The ISP Sex Offender Registry is free and covers Henry County. No FOIA request is needed to use it.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Henry County in northwestern Illinois. Each has its own sheriff and court system.