This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or obtain an official booking record. Contact the responsible public office directly.
Custody and Records Contacts
Scott County does not operate a jail or a separate jail records desk. Start with the sheriff to identify the arresting agency and outside receiving facility. County courthouse hours apply to offices at the courthouse, but callers should confirm access before traveling.
Scott County Sheriff’s Office101 E. Market Street
Winchester, IL 62694
Phone: 217-742-3141
Fax: 217-742-9809Scott County Courthouse
35 E. Market Street
Winchester, IL 62694
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Use the source that matches the record or custody stage:
- For a booking report or photo, follow the official search and FOIA route, then contact the arresting agency or identified host jail.
- For someone arrested the same day, use Arrests Last 24 Hours and confirm the receiving facility by phone.
- For a longer incident history, consult the Police Blotter and then verify against agency or court records.
- For release or transfer alerts, use VINELink Custody Check; participation depends on the host system.
- For a filed criminal case, contact the Scott Circuit Clerk.
- For a person serving a state sentence, use the Illinois Department of Corrections search.
- For federal or immigration custody, use the official BOP or ICE locator linked from the home page.