Search Kendall County Police Records

Kendall County police records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and local law enforcement agencies in Yorkville and the wider county. This fast-growing county west of Chicago has more than 137,000 residents, all served by patrol units that log police reports daily. Whether you need an incident report, a crash file, or arrest details, the records division in Kendall County can help. The Sheriff's Office sits at 1102 Cornell Lane in Yorkville and takes requests by mail, online, or in person through the FOIA process. You can also search state-level police records through the Illinois State Police for cases that cross county lines.

Kendall County Sheriff's Office Records

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is the main source of police records for unincorporated areas and some towns in the county. The office is at 1102 Cornell Lane in Yorkville. You can call the main line at 630-553-7500 or the non-emergency number at 630-553-5856. The fax line is 630-553-1972. For records questions, send email to SheriffsOffice@kendallcountyil.gov. The Records Division is on the second floor and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Police records in Kendall County fall under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, or 5 ILCS 140/. This law gives the public a right to see most government documents, and that includes police reports. You can file a FOIA request through the online portal on the Kendall County website, by mail, or by walking into the Records Division. Be as specific as you can when you write the request. Give the date, location, and names if you know them. That helps the staff find what you need faster. The office has five business days to respond, and they can take up to ten days if the request is large or needs review.

The Kendall County FOIA page has the request form and more details about the process. Standard copying fees apply for paper copies. The first 50 pages of black and white copies are free under state law. After that, each page costs 15 cents. Color copies or large format pages cost more based on the actual cost to produce them.

Note: Ongoing investigations may cause certain police records to be withheld in Kendall County until the case closes.

Kendall County Police Records and FOIA

The Illinois FOIA statute shapes how police records get released in Kendall County and all other counties across the state. Under 5 ILCS 140/, public bodies must make records available unless a specific exemption applies. Common exemptions include files from open investigations, personal info like Social Security numbers, and details that could put someone at risk. The Sheriff's Office in Kendall County reviews each request and will let you know if any part of the record is exempt.

The Illinois State Police also maintains a FOIA portal for state-level police records that may relate to Kendall County cases. ISP Troop 3, which covers Kendall County from its headquarters locations, handles traffic enforcement on state routes and interstates in the area. You can reach the ISP FOIA page to submit requests for crash reports, field reports, or other state police documents. The FOIA Officer for ISP is Sarah Wheeler, and you can email requests to ISP.FOIA.Officer@illinois.gov.

ISP charges $5.00 per crash report. The first 50 pages of other records are free, same as the county. Payment goes by check or money order made out to Illinois State Police. They do not take credit or debit cards for FOIA requests.

Criminal Records in Kendall County

Criminal history records in Illinois work differently from basic police reports. The Uniform Conviction Information Act, found at 20 ILCS 2635/, controls what conviction data the public can see. Under this law, only conviction records can be shared with the general public. Arrest records that did not lead to a conviction are not part of the public release. The ISP Bureau of Identification in Joliet keeps these records statewide, and that includes any cases originating in Kendall County.

To check a criminal history, you can use the CHIRP system. CHIRP stands for Criminal History Information Response Process. It is a name-based search tool run by ISP. You register for an account at chirp.isp.illinois.gov and then search by name and date of birth. Results come back with conviction records only. This is one way to look up criminal records tied to Kendall County without going to the courthouse.

The Criminal Identification Act at 20 ILCS 2630/ sets rules on who can see arrest records and under what conditions. Sealed or expunged records are off limits to the public. If you need your own record, you can go through the Access and Review process at any Live Scan fingerprint vendor location. ISP does not charge for Access and Review, but the fingerprint vendor may have its own fee.

Kendall County Circuit Clerk Records

The Kendall County Circuit Clerk handles court records that tie to police cases. The clerk is Matthew G. Prochaska, and the office is at 807 W. John Street in Yorkville. You can call 630-553-4183 or email Web_Email_Circuit_Clerk@kendallcountyil.gov. Court records include case filings, dispositions, and sentencing details for criminal cases that started as police reports in Kendall County.

When police make an arrest in Kendall County, the case moves to the court system for prosecution. The Circuit Clerk keeps all the paperwork from that point forward. This includes charging documents, plea records, trial transcripts, and final orders. If you know a case number, the clerk can pull the file quickly. If you only have a name, the search may take a bit more time. Court records are public unless sealed by a judge.

What Kendall County Police Records Show

A police report from Kendall County typically contains the facts of an incident as recorded by the responding officer. That means names of people involved, the date and time, the location, and a summary of what happened. Reports may also list witness statements, property descriptions, and any charges filed at the scene.

Different types of police records exist in Kendall County. Incident reports cover crimes reported to the Sheriff's Office. Crash reports document car accidents on county roads and highways. Arrest reports detail the circumstances of an arrest, the charges, and the booking process. Each type has its own form and its own set of details. All of them fall under the FOIA rules for public access in Kendall County. Some portions may be redacted if they contain information that is exempt under the law, like victim addresses in certain cases or details of juvenile involvement.

• Incident and offense reports from patrol deputies
• Traffic crash reports for county roads
• Arrest and booking records
• Evidence logs and property records
• Supplemental investigation reports

Kendall County Police and Public Safety

The Illinois Sex Offender Registry is a free resource that covers all of Kendall County. You can search it at sor.isp.illinois.gov by name, address, or zip code. The registry operates under the Sex Offender Registration Act at 730 ILCS 150/ and the Sex Offender Community Notification Act at 730 ILCS 152/. Local law enforcement in Kendall County helps maintain the registry by tracking offenders who live in the area. If you have questions about a registered offender in Kendall County, you can contact the Sheriff's Office or email ISP at ISP.SOR.Unit@illinois.gov.

The ISP also keeps a Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry, which you can find through the same search tool. These registries are separate from standard police records but can be useful if you need information about specific individuals in or near Kendall County.

Note: Registry searches are free and do not require a FOIA request.

Cities in Kendall County

Kendall County includes several cities and villages. All of them can access police records through the Kendall County Sheriff's Office for incidents in unincorporated areas. Cities with their own police departments handle their own records for incidents within city limits.

Yorkville is the county seat. Other communities in Kendall County include Oswego, Plano, and parts of Joliet and Aurora. Residents in those portions of Joliet and Aurora can also contact their city police departments for records within city limits.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Kendall County. If you are not sure which county handled a police report, check the location of the incident. Records are filed based on where the event took place, not where you live.