Sheriff

Civil Process DivisionThe Sheriff’s Civil Process Division is responsible for processing court papers for the Sheriff’s Process Servers to serve on individuals residing within Grundy County only.

These documents are generated from other counties and municipalities in the State of Illinois, as well as our own Court and State’s Attorney. Civil Papers from out of State are also sent to us for service to persons or businesses/corporations within Grundy County.

Evictions and Sheriff Sales are also conducted by Sheriff’s Deputies.

For additional information concerning civil process, including service fees, please contact the Sheriff’s Civil Process Division at (815) 941-3239.

Court Security DivisionThe Grundy County Court House is staffed by sworn officers any time that the building is open. Normal hours of operation are 8:00 am until 5:00 pm although some County offices close at 4:30 pm. All visitors to the Court House are required to pass through metal detectors located at the north entrance and are subject to search upon entering the building.

Cell Phone GuidelinesThe use of portable electronic devices by court visitors are prohibited in the courthouse, unless permitted pursuant to one of the below exceptions:

1. As permitted by the Sheriff in courthouse facilities other than courtrooms.
2. As authorized by the Judge presiding in the courtroom in question; or
3. As authorized by an officer of the court, including the Circuit Clerk, in order for the court visitor to discreetly attend to court business; or
4. Members of the Media, including as permitted pursuant to court order under the Supreme Court’s Extended Media Coverage Policy.
5. Court visitors using a portable electronic device, or possessing other electronic devices, in violation of this or any other Court Order or policy, may be removed from the court facilities, found in contempt of court, or subject to penalties as provided by law.

In the near future we will install lockers at the entrance to the courthouse so visitors will have a place to secure their electronic devices along with other items not approved for entry. The lockers will be free to courthouse visitors who do not have a means to secure said devices.

Definitions:

1. Portable electronic devices are mobile devices capable of electronically storing, accessing, or transmitting information and is defined to include personal computers, tablet computers, mobile telephones (including cell phones and any form of telephone with cameras and audio and video and transmission capabilities), electronic calendars, or similar devices.
2. Court Visitor means any individual present at the courthouse in Grundy County, other than county officials, employees, licensed attorneys, law enforcement officers and jurors.

D.A.R.E. DivisionThe Grundy County D.A.R.E. Program has been in effect since 1989 in area schools. Currently the D.A.R.E. Program is taught at Braceville Elementary School, Gardner Grade School, MVK Middle School, Nettle Creek and South Wilmington Grade School.

Grundy County Crimestoppers

is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to assisting local law enforcement agencies. Rewards of up to $5,000 are offered to citizens who provide information related to a specific crime that results in the arrest of a defendant. All calls to Crimestoppers are kept strictly confidential and the caller is NEVER asked to leave their name or call back number.
To contact the Grundy County Crimestoppers line, please call (815) 942-9667, 24 hours a day.

Click here to report Crimestoppers online. 

Investigations DivisionInvestigations Division: 815-942-6645 – The Sheriff’s Investigative Division is currently staffed by one Deputy Chief, two Sergeants, and a Deputy.

The Grundy County Jail provides for the custody of individuals awaiting trial, serving sentences up to (1) year or those sentenced to periodic imprisonment. Capacity for the Jail is (65) inmates.

For questions about jail visitation or general jail information call 815-941-3243.

For more Information on Jail Division

Patrol DivisionPatrol Division: (815) 942-0336 The Patrol Division is the backbone of the Sheriff’s Office. Newly commissioned Deputies begin their law enforcement career in this Division upon successfully completing the 640 hour Basic Law Enforcement Training at one of the eight Basic Law Enforcement Academies, throughout the state of Illinois. Four shifts comprised of sixteen patrol Deputies and four patrol Sergeants are assigned to the street. Patrol is conducted in the unincorporated areas of Grundy County and also within several municipalities that have contracts for this service. This Division operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Records DivisionThe Records Division maintains and updates criminal arrest records, police files and performs computerized entry of all police reports. They are also available for completing requests for copies of all documents and accident reports. For records information please call the Sheriff’s Office Records Division at (815) 941-3240.