This page helps with an inmate search in Lake County, Illinois by pointing you to the main current-inmate lookup and related Sheriff’s Office resources.

The Lake County, IL Sheriff Corrections Records Search is the main online search tool for current inmates, while the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division handles jail-related questions.

Use the Lake County Corrections Records Search to look up current inmates by name or ID number.

  • Name
  • ID number

The search page is for current inmates and displays booking-related details when a matching record is available.

  • Open the Lake County, IL Sheriff inmate records search.
  • Search by the person’s name or ID number.
  • Review the matching inmate record carefully, including the arrest date, age, agency, and mugshot listing when shown.

Check spelling and ID format. If a name search does not work, try fewer name details or use the ID number if you have it.

What inmate search results may show

The Corrections Records Search displays current-inmate records in a results format that may include the following details:

  • Name and inmate ID
  • Date and time arrested
  • Age
  • Arresting agency
  • Mugshot listing

The search page also shows an update timestamp, so review that time when checking whether a recent booking is likely to appear.

Lake County inmate information pages

For jail information beyond the search results, use the county’s Locate an Inmate page and related Lake County Sheriff’s Office inmate information pages.

The Sheriff’s Office notes that some inmates may be temporarily housed at the McHenry County Jail. To determine whether an inmate is housed in Lake County or McHenry County Jail, call (847) 377-4107.

Bond, funds, visits, mail, and phone services

Lake County provides separate inmate service pages for common next steps after locating someone in custody.

  • Bond may be posted 24/7 through jail reception at 20 South County Street in Waukegan.
  • In-person bond is accepted as cash or certified cashier’s check only.
  • Trust Fund and Self-Release deposits are handled through ConnectNetwork online, mobile app, phone, or jail lobby kiosk options.
  • Remote video visitation is available through ViaPath GettingOut and VisManager services.
  • Personal inmate mail uses a digital mail delivery process through TextBehind beginning May 27, 2025.
  • Inmate phone services use ConnectNetwork prepaid, PIN Debit, and collect call options.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office jail contacts

Use these contacts for inmate, jail, corrections, records, and Sheriff’s Office questions.

  • Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division, 29 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
    Phone: (847) 377-4150
    Fax: (847) 360-5763
  • Adult Corrections Facility, 20 S County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
    Phone: (847) 377-4107
    Fax: (847) 360-5763
    Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sheriff’s Office, 25 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
    Phone: (847) 377-4000 or (847) 549-5200 Non-Business Hours
    Fax: (847) 984-5974
    [email protected]
  • Sheriff’s Office Records, 25 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
    Phone: (847) 377-4200
    Fax: (847) 984-5974
  • Sheriff’s Office Warrants, 25 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
    Phone: (847) 377-4300
    Fax: (847) 984-5973

Common questions

Where can I search for a current Lake County inmate?

Use the Corrections Records Search for current Lake County, IL Sheriff inmate records.

You can search by name or ID number. If the name search is too broad, use the ID number when available.

Who should I call if I cannot tell where an inmate is housed?

Call the Adult Corrections Facility at (847) 377-4107 to determine whether an inmate is housed in Lake County or temporarily housed at McHenry County Jail.

Where is bond accepted for a Lake County Jail inmate?

Bond is accepted 24/7 through jail reception at 20 South County Street in Waukegan. In-person bond is accepted by cash or certified cashier’s check.

How can someone receive inmate phone calls?

Lake County inmate phone services use ConnectNetwork. Phone call options include prepaid AdvancePay and PIN Debit, as well as collect calls.