Massac County Police Records Lookup
Massac County police records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and Circuit Clerk in Metropolis. Use this page to learn how to get reports, search court records, and file FOIA requests.
Massac County Quick Facts
Massac County Sheriff's Office Records
The Massac County Sheriff's Office is located at 515 Market St. in Metropolis, IL 62960. Call (618) 524-2912 to reach the department. The sheriff handles law enforcement for the unincorporated areas of Massac County. This covers patrol, jail operations, court security, and civil process.
Police records from the sheriff include incident reports, arrest logs, traffic crash reports, and booking data. To get copies of these records, you need to file a written FOIA request. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/) gives you the legal right to ask. Put your request in writing. Include names, dates, and case numbers when possible. The more detail you give, the faster the staff can find what you need.
The screenshot below shows the Massac County Sheriff's Office website where you can find contact info and department details.
Visit the Massac County Sheriff's website for the latest contact numbers and department news.
This site is a useful starting point for reaching the sheriff about police records or other law enforcement matters.
Massac County sits at the southern tip of Illinois, right where the Ohio and Tennessee rivers meet. Metropolis, the county seat, is a small city but it is the hub for all county services. The sheriff's office is the primary law enforcement agency for most of the county. When you contact them about records, make sure your request is specific and in writing.
| Address | 515 Market St., Metropolis, IL 62960 |
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| Phone | (618) 524-2912 |
| Website | massacsheriffsdept.com |
FOIA Requests in Massac County
The FOIA process is the same across the state. You write a request. The agency has five business days to respond. They can take up to ten days if they need extra time. Your request must be in writing. Phone calls do not count. You can mail it, deliver it by hand, or email it if the office accepts email submissions. Check with the specific agency about their preferred method.
Standard fees apply in Massac County. The first 50 pages of black and white copies are free. After that, each page costs $0.15. Electronic copies by email are generally free. Color copies and oversized documents cost the actual price to reproduce them. Ask for electronic delivery when possible to save on costs.
If your request is denied, the agency must cite the specific exemption from the FOIA law (5 ILCS 140/). Open investigations, personal privacy, and law enforcement safety are common reasons. You can appeal any denial. Contact the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. The appeal is free and does not require a lawyer.
Some records have extra restrictions. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635/) limits what criminal history data the state shares with the public. Only convictions show up in state-level searches. Arrest records without a conviction are not included. But you can still request arrest records directly from the Massac County Sheriff under FOIA. The rules are different depending on which channel you use.
Massac County Circuit Clerk and Court Records
Marcus Grace is the Massac County Circuit Clerk. The office is at 1 Superman Square, Room 2D, Metropolis, IL 62960. Call (618) 524-4850 for questions about court records. Massac County is part of the First Judicial Circuit. The First Circuit website has information about the Massac County court.
Court records cover criminal cases, civil matters, traffic violations, and other filings. After police make an arrest, the State's Attorney files charges and the case moves to circuit court. The clerk tracks every step from that point. Charges, pleas, motions, trial dates, verdicts, and sentences are all part of the court file. You might need both the police report and the court record for a full picture.
The First Circuit court information for Massac County is shown below.
Visit the First Circuit page for Massac County to learn about court procedures and services.
The court records found here fill in what happened after the arrest, showing the legal outcome of police cases in Massac County.
To get court records, visit the clerk's office in person. Bring a case number if you have one. Staff can also search by name. Certified copies cost more than standard ones. Ask the clerk about current fees before placing your order.
| Clerk | Marcus Grace |
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| Address | 1 Superman Square, Room 2D, Metropolis, IL 62960 |
| Phone | (618) 524-4850 |
| Website | firstcircuitil.org |
Illinois State Police for Massac County
ISP Troop 10 covers Massac County. State troopers handle incidents on interstates and state highways in the area. If a trooper wrote the report, you request it from ISP, not the county sheriff. Send a FOIA request through the ISP FOIA page. You can also 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. Include the date, location, and driver names in your request. The more info you include, the faster the search goes. For statewide criminal history checks, ISP offers the CHIRP system. Only conviction data appears under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635/). The fee is $16 per name-based search.
The Illinois Sex Offender Registry is free. You can search by name or address to find registered offenders in Massac County. This database does not need a FOIA request. It is maintained by ISP and updated regularly.
Police Record Types in Massac County
Massac County agencies hold several types of police records. Which one you need depends on the incident and the agency that handled it.
- Incident and offense reports from the sheriff
- Arrest records and booking logs
- Traffic crash reports
- Court case files from the Circuit Clerk
- Warrant info (limited access)
- Sex offender data from the state registry
County road crashes go to the sheriff. State highway crashes go through ISP Troop 10. City police in Metropolis handle their own records for incidents within city limits. All criminal court cases for the county still go through the Massac County Circuit Clerk. Make sure you know which agency responded before you file a request.
Active warrants are not always publicly available. The sheriff may confirm if a specific person has a warrant. A full list of outstanding warrants is typically not released. Call the non-emergency number at (618) 524-2912 to ask about a particular individual.
Cities in Massac County
Metropolis is the largest city and county seat. Other communities include Joppa and Brookport. Cities with their own police departments keep their own records. All court cases for the county go through the Massac County Circuit Clerk in Metropolis.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Massac County in southern Illinois. Each has its own sheriff and court system.
Pope County also borders Massac County to the north.