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This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record.


Where to Ask About Custody or Records

The county's official sheriff page provides the current public contact details for the Stark County Sheriff's Office and jail:

Stark County Sheriff's Office

130 W Jefferson St
PO Box 610
Toulon, IL 61483-0610

Non-emergency and jail: (309) 286-2541
Emergency: 911
Fax: (309) 286-6091

Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sheriff Charles Demetreon: cdemetreon@starkco.illinois.gov
Chief Deputy Matt Shipp: mshipp@starkco.illinois.gov
Secretary/dispatch: dispatch3@starkco.illinois.gov

View the official Stark County Sheriff's Office page

The county does not publish a separately named records unit, booking-photo fee, or fixed response time. Ask the sheriff for the current FOIA custodian, request instructions, and any applicable copying fee. The Circuit Clerk is a different custodian and should not be treated as the sheriff's records line.

  • For booking records or available photos, start with the Stark County Sheriff's Office.
  • For a recent arrest, verify the custody status through an official source.
  • For a court outcome, contact the Stark County Circuit Clerk.
  • For a sentenced state prisoner, use the Illinois Department of Corrections offender search.
  • For federal or immigration detention, use the BOP or ICE locator.