Access Burbank Arrest Records
Burbank arrest records are kept by the Burbank Police Department and processed through Cook County courts. These records are available to the public under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
Burbank Quick Facts
Burbank Police Department Arrest Records
The Burbank Police Department is the main source for arrest records in the city. The station is at 5650 W 75th Pl, Burbank, IL 60459. You can reach them at (708) 924-7300 for questions about records or to check on the status of a request. Burbank PD handles all arrests that take place within city limits, and the records division maintains files on every arrest.
Burbank is a city of about 28,700 people on the southwest side of Cook County, close to the Chicago border. Because Burbank is in Cook County, all criminal cases from Burbank arrests go through the Cook County Circuit Court. The Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages court records for Burbank cases. That covers felony charges, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses that start with a Burbank arrest.
The records division at Burbank PD takes walk-in requests during business hours. Bring a photo ID if you need your own arrest record. For records about other people, a written FOIA request is the way to go. Staff at the department can help you figure out what forms and details are needed.
How to Search Burbank Arrest Records
Start by contacting the Burbank Police Department records division. You can call, visit in person, or submit a written request. They search by name, date, or report number. If you know the approximate date of the arrest, that helps narrow things down quickly.
The City of Burbank website has details about city services and may link to FOIA forms. For court records connected to Burbank arrests, the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court runs an online search tool. If the case has moved through the court system, you can look up case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes by name or case number.
At the state level, the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification runs the CHIRP system for statewide criminal history searches. Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635/1), conviction records from anywhere in Illinois are available to the public. A Burbank arrest that led to a conviction will show up in the ISP database. The ISP charges a fee for these searches, and processing takes a few weeks for name-based requests.
Filing a FOIA Request in Burbank
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1) gives you the right to request Burbank arrest records. Put the request in writing. Include the full name of the person, the approximate date of arrest if you know it, and any report or case numbers. Detailed requests get processed faster.
Burbank PD must respond within five business days. They can extend that by another five days for large or complicated requests. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest data has to be released within 72 hours of the arrest itself. That means the arrested person's name, the charges, and the arresting agency. Burbank PD cannot withhold this information. The law requires its release.
If the department denies your request, they must explain why in writing. Ongoing investigations and court-sealed records are common reasons for denial. If you think the denial was wrong, appeal to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. That office will review the case and issue a formal opinion.
What Burbank Arrest Records Show
A Burbank arrest record lists the full name, date of birth, and physical description of the arrested person. It shows the charges, the date and time of the arrest, and the location within Burbank where the arrest took place. The arresting officer's name is included. If the person was transported to Cook County Jail, separate booking records will have an intake number and holding information.
Court records provide more detail after the initial arrest. Case numbers, hearing schedules, plea entries, and final outcomes are maintained by the Cook County Circuit Clerk. These records track a Burbank arrest from the first court appearance through sentencing or dismissal. Some court data is searchable online through the clerk's website.
Sealed and expunged records are not part of any public search. Under Illinois law, some arrests that did not result in a conviction can be sealed or expunged. Once sealed, a Burbank arrest record will not come up in standard database searches. Only law enforcement and specific state agencies retain access to sealed records.
Burbank Arrest Records and Cook County
Burbank falls within Cook County, the most populous county in Illinois. Every criminal case that starts with a Burbank arrest moves through Cook County's massive court system. The Cook County Criminal Courthouse in Chicago handles felony cases, while suburban courthouses process misdemeanors and other charges from Burbank and surrounding communities.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office also holds relevant records. If a person arrested in Burbank is detained at Cook County Jail, their booking data is in the sheriff's system. The sheriff's inmate search tool can show current detainees, including people arrested in Burbank who are waiting for bond hearings or trial dates.
Under Illinois arrest authority (725 ILCS 5/107-2), Burbank police officers can make arrests for offenses they witness or when they have probable cause to believe a felony was committed. This is the same legal standard that applies everywhere in the state. After an arrest in Burbank, the record goes into the police department's files and eventually into the Cook County court records if charges are filed.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities have their own arrest records pages: