This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the office that holds the record directly.
Choose the Office That Holds the Information
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and jail are at 404 N. Van Buren Street, Marion, IL 62959. The main line is (618) 997-6541. The Records Unit is available at extension 1308, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; visitors should arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
- Sheriff records or a booking photograph: call the WCSO Records Unit at (618) 997-6541 ext. 1308, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. The posted charges are $5 for report copies and $25 for picture copies, payable by cash, check, or money order; confirm the picture’s availability, format, and fee before paying.
- Written FOIA request: send it to Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, 404 N. Van Buren Street, Marion, IL 62959; email wcsheriff@wcsheriff.com or fax (618) 998-2296. Use the current WCSO FOIA page for its accepted form and copy rules.
- Current jail question: call the Sheriff’s Office main line at (618) 997-6541. County materials conflict between (618) 998-2150 and (618) 997-2150 for the detention center, so verify the correct number through the main line.
- Court filing or final disposition: contact the Williamson County Circuit Clerk, 200 W. Jefferson Street, Marion, at (618) 997-1301 or records-backgroundrequest@williamsoncountycc.org; hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- State custody: use the Illinois Department of Corrections Individual in Custody Search. For federal or immigration detention, use the responsible BOP or ICE locator instead of a county source.
- Site navigation: the home guide explains records requests; Arrested Today, Arrest Reports, and VINE Arrest Check cover their separate lookup windows.