Search Mundelein Arrest Records
Mundelein arrest records are maintained by the Mundelein Police Department and processed through the Lake County court system. These arrest records are public under Illinois law, and you can request them through a FOIA filing or by visiting the station in person.
Mundelein Quick Facts
Mundelein Police Department
The Mundelein Police Department is the primary source for arrest records in the village. The station is at 500 N Lake St, Mundelein, IL 60060. Call (847) 968-4600 for questions about records or to check on a FOIA request. Mundelein PD handles all arrests that occur within village limits.
Mundelein is a village of about 31,900 people in Lake County, located in the north suburbs of Chicago. The police department has a records division that manages arrest reports, incident files, and other police documents. After a Mundelein arrest, the report is filed at the station. If the Lake County State's Attorney picks up the case, it goes into the county court system for prosecution.
Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours at the Mundelein police station. Bring a valid photo ID if you need your own arrest record. For another person's record, submit a written FOIA request. Staff at the records window can help with forms and explain what fees apply.
How to Search Mundelein Arrest Records
Contact the Mundelein Police Department first. Visit, call, or send a written request. The records division keeps files on every arrest by Mundelein officers. Basic arrest data sometimes appears in press releases or daily logs the department shares.
The Village of Mundelein website has general village info and may have links to FOIA forms. For court records from Mundelein arrests, check the 19th Judicial Circuit Court in Lake County. The circuit clerk handles court case lookups by name or case number. Felony and misdemeanor cases from Mundelein go through that court.
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification does statewide criminal history checks. Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635/1), the ISP keeps conviction data from every law enforcement agency in the state. Mundelein arrest records that ended in convictions will be in that database. The ISP charges a fee for these searches.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office also keeps jail and booking records. If someone arrested in Mundelein was held at the Lake County Jail, their booking data is in the sheriff's system. Current inmate info may be posted on the sheriff's website.
Filing a FOIA Request for Mundelein Arrest Records
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1) gives you the right to request arrest records from Mundelein PD. Write your request clearly. Include the person's full name, the date of the arrest if known, and any case or report numbers. More detail helps the records team locate what you need.
Mundelein PD must respond within five business days. They can take five more days for large or complicated requests. Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest information must be released within 72 hours of the arrest. That means the name of the person arrested, the charges, and which agency made the arrest. Mundelein PD cannot hold this back. The first 50 pages are generally free, with a copy fee for anything beyond that.
If the department denies your request, they must explain in writing. Common reasons are ongoing investigations or court-sealed records. You can appeal a denial to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor.
What Mundelein Arrest Records Include
A Mundelein arrest record shows the full name, date of birth, and physical description of the person arrested. It lists the charges, the arresting officer, and the date, time, and location of the arrest. If the person was booked into Lake County Jail, there will be separate booking data with an intake number and holding details.
Court records from Mundelein arrest cases add case numbers, hearing dates, plea entries, and the final disposition. The Lake County Circuit Clerk manages these files. Arrest authority under 725 ILCS 5/107-2 defines when Mundelein officers can make arrests, with or without a warrant. That same statute applies to every law enforcement agency in Illinois.
Sealed and expunged records will not show up in public searches. Under Illinois law, some arrests that never led to convictions can be sealed or expunged after a waiting period. If a Mundelein arrest record has been sealed, it is not available to the general public.
Mundelein Arrest Records and Lake County
All criminal cases from Mundelein go through the Lake County court system. The 19th Judicial Circuit covers Lake County and handles felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases from Mundelein and every other municipality in the county. The Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan is where most cases are heard. The circuit clerk there keeps records of each case from start to finish.
The Lake County State's Attorney reviews Mundelein arrest cases and decides whether to file charges. If charges go forward, the case enters the court docket. The Lake County Public Defender represents people who cannot afford a lawyer. Legal aid groups like Prairie State Legal Services serve Lake County residents with questions about arrest records, expungement, and sealing.
Nearby Cities
Cities near Mundelein with arrest records pages:
Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, and Libertyville are also nearby but do not have separate arrest records pages on this site.