Illinois Free Public Criminal Records

By Ben Kingsley


The UCIA or Uniform Conviction Information Act makes criminal records that have received convictions available to the public. The records are preserved and collected by the Illinois State Police or ISP and are made available to the community. The criminal records can serve as a background check on any individual to check their personal arrest records or to check on another person's history. Currently the ISP provides two ways to obtain criminal records - fingerprint or non-fingerprint. To request for criminal records, the person requesting should use the forms provided by the ISP as each form has its own unique processing control number.

To request using the non-fingerprint form, the person requesting should submit as many details or information of the person they are looking for. This option might not be efficient if one is looking for convicted criminals or sexual offenders as these people more often than not use alias and different names. Cost for the processing is $16 and $30 for cheques that are not drawn from a US bank. A more reliable search may be made if one will use the fingerprint request form. The ISP will search their fingerprint database record for the person being requested. The cost for the processing is $20 and $50 for checks not drawn from a US bank. The ISP accepts payment through credit cards, checks and money orders.

The ISP accepts multiple requests and a single payment made through the options mentioned above are allowed; however, each request must include only one name. A person's maiden name is considered as a separate request. Before submitting the request form, it is pertinent that one should check the details submitted as the ISP will not process incomplete request forms and the fee is non-refundable.

For those who want to view and challenge their records, they can contact the local law enforcement agency requesting that a fingerprint-based inquiry be made for them. The ISP will process the request and will invite the person to view the records in the agency. The ISP does not charge for the Access and Challenge request; however, the correctional facility or law enforcement agency may charge the person requesting the challenge for fees that cover the request.

To obtain a copy from the FBI, one should send their request to the FBI office with a cover letter. The cover letter should include the person's information such as contact number and fingerprint card as well as the $18 fee. The FBI accepts money order, credit card and check payments. The processing can take about 8 to 10 weeks after the FBI receives the request.

Another easier way to get a background check on oneself or another person is by visiting the local police department or the county clerk office. The police department contains arrest records for public use whereas case records with conviction are available from the Court clerk. For those who want a faster and convenient way to obtain records, they can research through public search portals available online. These sites provide access to vital records as well as public records for free or for a minimal fee.




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