This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm whether someone is in custody, release anyone, post bond, or hand over official booking records. For any of those, you need to contact the correct government office directly, and the right starting points are listed below.
Where to Look for an Inmate or a Record
For a recent Pope County arrest, the local first contact is the sheriff's office in Golconda. Because the county runs no published jail and no roster, a phone call here is usually how you confirm whether a person is held, was released, or was taken elsewhere.
Pope County Sheriff's Office
216 E Decatur Street
Golconda, IL 62938
618-683-4321
Local arrest and custody contact; call before visiting
Once you know which system holds the person, the list below points to the right resource.
- Someone connected to a recent county arrest: start with the sheriff above, then see jail inmate records.
- A booking photo: see the route on jail roster mugshots.
- Charges filed after an arrest: see court records after a jail arrest.
- A specific facility: use the detention facility pages listed in the footer.
- A sentenced state prisoner: use the statewide Illinois Department of Corrections inmate locator.
- A federal or immigration detainee: use the federal BOP locator or the ICE detainee locator.