Aurora Arrest Records
Aurora arrest records are managed by the Aurora Police Department, which serves the second largest city in Illinois. Aurora straddles two counties, with most of the city in Kane County and a portion in DuPage County. The police department handles all arrests within city limits regardless of which county side they happen on. These arrest records are public under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1).
Aurora Quick Facts
Aurora Police Department
The Aurora Police Department operates out of 1200 E Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60505. Call (630) 256-5000 for general questions. The department has over 300 sworn officers and handles patrol, investigations, and records for the entire city. Aurora PD is the first source for arrest records when an incident takes place within city limits.
Because Aurora sits in both Kane and DuPage counties, court cases can end up in either county's circuit court system. Which court gets the case depends on where in the city the arrest happened. The Kane County side goes through the 16th Judicial Circuit. The DuPage County side goes through the 18th Judicial Circuit. This split can make it tricky to track down court records tied to an Aurora arrest.
The police department keeps its own arrest logs and incident reports. These are filed at the main station and stored in the records division. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. Phone requests may work for simple lookups, but formal records requests should be put in writing.
How to Search Aurora Arrest Records
Start with the Aurora Police Department records division. You can visit the station at 1200 E Indian Trail during regular business hours. Bring a valid ID if you want your own record. For someone else's arrest record, you will need to file a formal request.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office at kanesheriff.com runs a detainee search for the county jail. If a person arrested in Aurora is held at the Kane County Jail, their booking information will show up there. This tool is free. You can search by name at any time.
For statewide searches, the Illinois State Police CHIRP system provides name-based criminal history lookups. The Bureau of Identification manages this database. It pulls from every law enforcement agency in the state. Aurora arrests should appear alongside records from other places. The ISP fee schedule lists current costs for these searches.
FOIA Requests for Aurora Arrest Records
Under the Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140/1), you have the right to request arrest records from the Aurora Police Department. Put your request in writing. Include the person's full name, approximate date of arrest, and any case or report numbers you have. The more detail you give, the faster the response.
Aurora PD must respond within five business days. They can take a five-day extension if the request is complex. The first 50 pages are typically free. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest information must be released within 72 hours. This includes the arrested person's name, charges, and the agency that made the arrest. The law requires it. It is not optional.
If you get denied, you can appeal to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. Denials must come with a written reason. Common reasons include ongoing investigations or sealed records. But routine Aurora arrest data should not be held back.
What Aurora Arrest Records Contain
An Aurora arrest record shows the arrested person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. It includes charges, the arresting officer, and the date and location of the arrest. If the person was booked into the Kane County or DuPage County jail, there will be booking data with an intake number and additional details.
Court records add another layer. They show case numbers, hearings, plea entries, and case outcomes. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635/1) governs access to conviction data at the state level. Sealed or expunged records are not available. The arrest authority that applies to Aurora police officers is set out in 725 ILCS 5/107-2, which covers when an officer can make an arrest with or without a warrant.
Kane County Connection
Most of Aurora falls within Kane County. The Kane County Sheriff's Office and the 16th Judicial Circuit Court handle the majority of Aurora criminal cases on the county side. The Kane County Courthouse in Geneva processes felony and misdemeanor cases that come from Aurora arrests. DuPage County handles cases from the east part of the city through its own court system.
This dual-county setup means some Aurora residents deal with Kane County agencies while others deal with DuPage County. It depends on their address. For arrest records searches, it helps to know which side of the city the incident happened on. The Aurora Police Department can tell you which county has jurisdiction for a given case. The City of Aurora website is also a good starting point for general city services.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Aurora also have their own arrest records pages with local police and court details: