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DeWitt County Arrest Process:
After an arrest, the offender is taken into custody and read their Miranda Rights. They are then transported to the local police department or the Sheriff’s Department in DeWitt County for booking.
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Booking Process:
Booking is an involved process that requires multiple steps. It includes having a mugshot and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked questions about personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in DeWitt County and other Illinois and USA jurisdictions.
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Personal Property:
During the arrest and booking process, an offender will have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail or, with their approval, released to a friend or family member.
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Jail Services:
DeWitt County Jail provides a range of services to inmates, including phone services, mail services, visitation, commissary, and medical services.
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Inmate Search:
There are several ways to find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the DeWitt County Jail, including calling the jail’s booking line, looking up people recently booked online, and searching the official jail inmate roster or vinelink.com.
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Recent Arrests:
DeWitt County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,800 offenders every year, with an average of 90 inmates in custody on any given day. The weekly turnover rate of inmates is around 55%, meaning more than half of these inmates are released and replaced with new offenders every week.
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DeWitt County Sheriff’s Report:
The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office regularly releases arrest and citation reports, including details on warrants, paper services, and individuals arrested or cited for various offenses.