Marshall County Police Records
Marshall County police records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and Circuit Clerk in Lacon. This page explains how to request reports, search court files, and contact the agencies that hold these records.
Marshall County Quick Facts
Marshall County Sheriff's Office Records
The Marshall County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the unincorporated parts of the county. The office is at 122 North Prairie St. in Lacon, IL 61540. The mailing address uses P.O. Box 328. Call (309) 246-6111 to reach the department. The sheriff handles patrol, jail operations, and court security across Marshall County.
Police records from the sheriff include incident reports, arrest logs, and crash reports. To get a copy, you file a written FOIA request. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/) gives you the right to ask for these records. The FOIA officer for the sheriff's department is Carrie Fidler. Direct your written request to her at the sheriff's office.
The screenshot below shows the Marshall County Sheriff's page on the county government website.
Visit the Marshall County Sheriff's page to see contact details and department info.
This page is your starting point for reaching the sheriff about police records or general law enforcement questions in Marshall County.
Marshall County is a small county. The sheriff's office is the primary agency for most of the area. Lacon has a small police presence, but the sheriff covers the bulk of the land. When you file a request, be specific about what you need. Include names, dates, and locations. A clear request gets you a faster answer.
| Address | 122 North Prairie St., P.O. Box 328, Lacon, IL 61540 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (309) 246-6111 |
| FOIA Officer | Carrie Fidler |
| Website | marshallcountyillinois.gov |
Filing a FOIA Request in Marshall County
A valid FOIA request must be in writing. You can mail it to the sheriff's office or hand deliver it. Some agencies accept email requests too. Call the office first to check. Phone calls by themselves do not count as a FOIA request under state law. The FOIA officer has five business days to respond once they receive your written request.
The agency can extend the response time to ten business days if the request is large or involves a lot of records. You will get a written response either way. If the records are ready, the office will either provide them or tell you the copy cost. If denied, the letter must state the specific exemption in the FOIA law (5 ILCS 140/) that applies.
Standard copy fees are set by the state. The first 50 pages of black and white copies come at no charge. After that, each page is $0.15. Electronic copies sent by email are usually free. If you want to keep costs down, ask for digital delivery. Color copies cost more, based on the actual price to produce them.
If your request is denied, you can appeal. Contact the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. The appeal is free. You do not need a lawyer. The PAC will look into the denial and issue a binding opinion. This gives you a real way to push back if you think Marshall County withheld records improperly.
Marshall County Circuit Clerk and Court Records
Gina Noe is the Marshall County Circuit Clerk. The office is at 122 N. Prairie St., P.O. Box 328, Lacon, IL 61540. Call (309) 246-6435 for questions. Email the clerk at ginanoe@marshallcountyillinois.gov. Court records cover criminal cases, civil suits, traffic violations, and other matters that go through the Marshall County court system.
The Marshall County Circuit Clerk page provides info about court services and procedures.
Court records here show charges, plea deals, trial results, and sentences for cases that started with a police report.
After an arrest in Marshall County, the State's Attorney reviews the case and decides whether to file charges. If charges go forward, the case enters the circuit court. The clerk tracks every filing from that point on. You may want both the police report and the court record to see the full story. These are kept by two different offices.
Visit the clerk in person to pull records. Bring a case number if you have one. The clerk can search by name too, but a case number makes things much quicker. Certified copies cost more than regular ones. Ask the clerk about fees before you place your order.
| Clerk | Gina Noe |
|---|---|
| Address | 122 N. Prairie St., P.O. Box 328, Lacon, IL 61540 |
| Phone | (309) 246-6435 |
| ginanoe@marshallcountyillinois.gov | |
| Website | marshallcountyillinois.gov |
Illinois State Police Resources for Marshall County
ISP Troop 4 covers Marshall County. State troopers handle incidents on interstates and state routes in the area. If a trooper wrote the report you need, request it from ISP, not the county sheriff. File a FOIA request through the ISP FOIA page. You can mail it to 801 South 7th Street, Suite 1000-S, Springfield, IL 62703 or email ISP.FOIA.Officer@illinois.gov.
ISP crash reports cost $5 each. Pay by check or money order made out to Illinois State Police. Give the date, location, and driver names in your request. For criminal background checks, ISP runs the CHIRP system. Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635/), only conviction records show up in the public search. The fee is $16 per name-based check.
The Illinois Sex Offender Registry is another free tool. Search by name or address to check for registered offenders in Marshall County. It is run by ISP and does not require a FOIA request to use.
What Police Records Are Available in Marshall County
Marshall County agencies hold several types of police records. What you need depends on the type of incident and which agency responded.
- Incident and offense reports from the sheriff
- Arrest records and booking logs
- Traffic crash reports from county roads
- Court case files from the Circuit Clerk
- Warrant information (limited access)
- Sex offender data from the state registry
County road crashes are handled by the sheriff. State highway crashes go through ISP Troop 4. Make sure you know which agency responded. Filing with the wrong office just wastes time. Active warrants are not always public. The sheriff may confirm a warrant for a specific person, but a full list is not typically available. Call the sheriff's non-emergency number to ask about a particular individual.
Cities in Marshall County
Lacon is the county seat and the center of county government. Other communities include Henry, Toluca, and Varna. Cities with their own police handle their own records. All criminal court cases for the county go through the Marshall County Circuit Clerk in Lacon.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Marshall County. Each has its own sheriff and court system for police records.