This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible public office directly.
Official Pope County Contacts
Pope County has no jail listed in the Illinois Sheriffs' Association directory. Local arrest and agency-routing questions start with the Pope County Sheriff. Pope detainees are housed by contract at Saline County Detention Center, so detention, intake, release, and transfer questions go to Saline.
Pope County Sheriff's Office
216 E. Decatur Street
Golconda, IL 62938
618-683-4321
County non-emergency and records-routing line. A service directory describes 24-hour availability, but confirm by phone.
216 E. Decatur Street
Golconda, IL 62938
618-683-4321
County non-emergency and records-routing line. A service directory describes 24-hour availability, but confirm by phone.
Saline County Detention Center / Sheriff
1 N. Main Street
Harrisburg, IL 62946
618-252-8661
The official sheriff page states 24/7 availability and provides a FOIA request option.
1 N. Main Street
Harrisburg, IL 62946
618-252-8661
The official sheriff page states 24/7 availability and provides a FOIA request option.
Choose the route that matches the question:
- For a photo, arrest report, or request steps, use the county records overview.
- For a new arrest, review 24 Hour Arrests, then call both offices because no live feed was verified.
- For several days of activity, consult the Arrest Log and public-records route.
- For release alerts on one person, use VINELink Check.
- For a court outcome, contact the Pope County Circuit Clerk.
- For Illinois prison custody, use the IDOC Individual in Custody Search.
- For federal or immigration custody, use the BOP or ICE locator.