Lake County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster
Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Lake County, Illinois.
1. Current Inmate Booking Roster
Source Agency RosterShowing 662 active custody records for Lake County · Verified Oct 19, 2026 08:56 UTC
Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. · Source: Primary Agency Registry
| Name | Booked | Charges | Status |
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VILLANUEVA, RICHARD
62 · Male #L171793
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31 Aug 2021
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In custody
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MURPHY, MAXWELL J
27 · Male #L170627
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16 Apr 2021
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In custody
$5,000,000 (10% Bond)
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HILL, DERENELL D
40 · Male #L130630
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03 Mar 2021
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In custody
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ALVARADO, MANUEL F
56 · Male #L171021
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19 Feb 2021
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In custody
$75,000 (10% Bond)
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TRIPLETT, TIMOTHY D, JR
40 · Male #L112105
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13 Jan 2021
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In custody
$5,000,000 (10% Bond)
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OWUSU, KWAME L
35 · Male #L139999
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19 Nov 2020
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In custody
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ROBERTS, DONYELLE
49 · Male #L143300
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18 Sep 2020
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In custody
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SMITH-TURNER, AHKEEN OSIRIS
27 · Male #l168105
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09 Apr 2020
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In custody
$750,000 (10% Bond); Not Bondable
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JONES, CHAD B
48 · Male #l169016
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26 Nov 2019
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In custody
$50,000 (10% Bond)
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JONES, BRANDYN Q T
27 · Male #L163157
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06 Feb 2019
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In custody
$3,000,000 (10% Bond)
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SMITH, JAMELL D
32 · Male #L140964
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27 Nov 2018
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In custody
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JONES, JAIME L
38 · Female #L150676
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07 Nov 2017
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In custody
$3,000,000 (10% Bond)
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Understanding Lake County Roster Record Fields
The unique institutional identifier assigned at initial intake. This booking number is required by facility kiosks, mail handlers, and commissary vendors to route funds and letters to the detainee.
Statutory offenses recorded from the arresting officer's intake report. In accordance with constitutional due process, charges represent formal allegations; every individual is legally presumed innocent.
"In custody" denotes current physical holding in Lake County Sheriff’s Adult Corrections Facility. Bond figures are set by county bond schedules or presiding judges. Blank bond amounts indicate non-bondable holds or pending magistrate hearings.
Cannot Find Someone on This Active Roster?
If an individual was recently arrested but does not appear in the search results above, follow these verification steps:
- Intake Processing Window: Arrestees undergoing initial booking, medical screening, and LiveScan fingerprinting are generally not indexed to public internet rosters until initial classification is completed.
- Municipal Police Department Holds: Individuals arrested by local city police departments may be held temporarily at municipal holding cells before transfer to the primary county jail.
- Facility Transfer or Pretrial Release: Detainees who have posted bond, received pretrial release, or been transferred to state prison (DOC) facilities are automatically removed from active county detention rosters.
- Direct Facility Verification: For real-time intake confirmation, contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Adult Corrections Facility booking desk directly at (847) 377-4107.
If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.
2. Jail Facility Information
Key physical location and contact channels for Lake County detention facilities.
3. How to Search for an Inmate in Lake County
Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.
To locate an individual detained in Lake County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:
- Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
- Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
- Central Booking Latency: If an individual was arrested recently, their public custody record may experience administrative latency while fingerprinting, medical intake classification, and agency transfers are completed. For immediate custody status on recent bookings, contact Lake County Sheriff’s Adult Corrections Facility directly.
How to Find an Inmate in County Jail
Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?
4. Bail & Bond Release Information
Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Lake County.
Under the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act, effective statewide September 18, 2023), monetary cash bail has been completely eliminated across all Illinois circuit courts. Individuals detained in Lake County cannot be required to pay money or hire commercial surety bail bondsmen to secure pretrial release.
How Bail Bonds Work in County Jail
Understand Eighth Amendment excessive bail protections, 10% commercial surety fees vs. full cash bonds, and state statutory prohibitions.
5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits
Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.
ConnectNetwork
Third-party electronic deposit and trust account portal reported for detainees housed at Lake County Sheriff’s Adult Corrections Facility. Confirm accepted transaction methods and current vendor status with facility staff before depositing.
Have full legal name and assigned booking or inmate ID number ready.
Select Lake County Sheriff’s Adult Corrections Facility.
Posting schedules, settlement windows, and commissary purchase cutoffs are determined by vendor clearance and local facility trust accounting reconciliation. Check the vendor portal for active delivery timeframes.
Alternative Deposit Methods & Local Policy Notice
Physical lobby and mailed deposit rules depend strictly on local facility regulations and security standards:
- Lobby Kiosks: Where installed, automated kiosks located in the public detention lobby typically accept cash and debit/credit cards during public lobby operating hours. Check local facility hours before traveling.
- Postal Money Orders: Policies vary by jurisdiction. Some facilities accept certified US Postal Money Orders payable to the detainee with their booking number, while others reject all mailed funds in favor of digital vendors. Never send cash or personal checks. Contact records staff to confirm money order eligibility.
Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates
Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.
6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules
Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Lake County.
ViaPath Technologies (GTL)
Inmates held in Lake County cannot receive incoming phone calls. Outgoing telephone calls are typically placed collect or through prepaid calling accounts managed via ViaPath Technologies (GTL). Family and friends must register an advance-pay account to accept calls. Contact facility administration to confirm whether electronic messaging, tablet communications, or remote video visits are currently active.
All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.
Detention facilities in Lake County enforce strict incoming mail screening. Many county facilities now route non-legal letters through centralized digital scanning centers (such as Smart Communications, TextBehind, or MailSECURE) or dedicated P.O. Boxes, while others accept physical mail. Personal mail sent to an unauthorized address or containing prohibited items (cash, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos) will be returned to sender or rejected as contraband.
Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations
Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.
7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling
In-person and video visitation guidelines in Lake County.
Specific visitation schedules, on-site visiting hours, and video visitation availability are set directly by Lake County Sheriff’s Adult Corrections Facility. Because visiting rules, allowed days, and pre-registration requirements vary by housing assignment and facility operational status, always confirm current guidelines before traveling:
County Jail Visitation Rules & Dress Code
Review mandatory government photo ID rules, prohibited attire dress codes, minor child accompaniment standards, and video kiosk reservation policies.
8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records
Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.
Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Lake County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.
9. Surrounding & Regional County Jails
If an individual cannot be located in Lake County, check custody records in nearby jurisdictions:
10. Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding Lake County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.
How many inmates are currently detained in Lake County?
According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 19, 2026, there are 662 individuals listed in Lake County custody. Of these active records, 106 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.
What is the main jail facility in Lake County and how can I contact them?
The primary detention facility is Lake County Sheriff’s Adult Corrections Facility, located at 20 S County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (847) 377-4107.
How do pretrial release and bond conditions work in Lake County?
Under the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act (effective September 18, 2023), cash bail is completely eliminated statewide. Detainees in Lake County cannot be required to post money or hire commercial bail bond agents to secure release. Following booking, an initial court appearance evaluates conditions of release, unless the State files a verified petition for pretrial detention.
How frequently is the Lake County custody roster updated?
Custody records for Lake County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Lake County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.
11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers
Official sources, compliance disclosures, and Fair Credit Reporting Act notices.
This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Lake County, Illinois. This website is an independent public records index and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any law enforcement or government department.
We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information obtained from this site may not be used for employment, housing, or consumer credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request portal.