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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 agency that maintains the record for those services.


Official Offices and Records

For a recent Calhoun arrest, start with the sheriff and ask whether the person was discharged locally or transferred. Exact custody events should be confirmed in writing.

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
301 S. County Road, P.O. Box 225
Hardin, IL 62047
Non-emergency: 618-576-2417
Email: sheriff@calhouncountyil.gov
Published availability: 24 hours

Written county records requests may be mailed, emailed, faxed, or delivered in person. The county form is optional.

Calhoun County FOIA Officer
Lucas J. Fanning, State's Attorney
101 N. County Road, P.O. Box 501
Hardin, IL 62047
Phone and fax: 618-576-9013
Email: Lucas.Fanning@calhouncountyil.gov

Use the office that fits the question:

  • For a released person or release record, the home page gives the complete agency and request sequence.
  • For community supervision, use Probation & Parole.
  • For very recent activity, follow Jail Releases: 24 Hours.
  • For dates and alerts, see Projected Release and the VINELink Inmate Search.
  • For local detention or transfers, use the Calhoun County Jail page in the footer.
  • For a state sentence, consult the Illinois Department of Corrections page.
  • For federal or immigration custody, use the separate BOP and ICE pages.