This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible public office directly.
Official Records and Custody Contacts
For a Washington County jail or booking question, use the current Sheriff’s Office channels and explain whether the request concerns present custody, a past booking, or an officer’s report.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
245 N. Kaskaskia Street
Nashville, IL 62263
Main office: 618-327-4800
Jail: 618-327-4800 ext. 114
24/7 dispatch: 618-327-8274 ext. 4
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday by appointment
FOIA email: foiarequests@washingtonco.illinois.gov
The right destination depends on the record:
- Use the home arrest-record guide for booking records, photos, roster limits, and FOIA steps.
- Use Arrested Today or Arrest Reports for the county’s same-day and multi-day lookup limitations.
- Try VINE for a custody check or release and transfer alerts, then confirm a missing result with the jail.
- Ask the arresting city police department for its incident report; ask WCSO for a county booking record.
- Use the Illinois Department of Corrections search for a person admitted to state prison.
- Use the BOP or ICE locator for federal or immigration custody.