Terms of Use

The Role of This Website

This private reference site has no government affiliation. It does not store official records and cannot confirm custody, release a person, or file documents with an agency or court.

Its purpose is to point readers toward Adams County jail and arrest-record resources, Illinois custody systems, and optional third-party research tools. Public-record access discussed here is governed by applicable law, including the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

Acceptable Use

• Do not use the site in violation of any law.
• Do not use information to stalk, threaten, or harass another person.
• Do not rely on site content for employment, housing, lending, or insurance decisions.
• Do not try to gain unauthorized access to the site or related systems.
• Do not operate automated bots or scrapers against the site.
• Do not interfere with access or service for other visitors.

No Consumer Reports or FCRA Use

We are not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA and do not supply background checks, credit reports, consumer reports, or screening services. Our advertising partners do not provide those services through this site. You agree not to use information found here for:

• Hiring, discipline, or termination decisions
• Tenant selection or other housing screening
• Creditworthiness, lending, or insurance pricing
• Licensing, permits, or eligibility for government programs
• Any other purpose regulated by the FCRA

Independent Websites and Services

Links may lead to jail rosters, arrest reports, sheriff and corrections sites, public portals, legal-aid resources, and outside search providers. A link is not an endorsement. We do not control those services, their content, privacy practices, or availability, so review their own terms before using them.

Service Provided Without Warranties

The site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee:

• That information is accurate, complete, or current
• Continuous or uninterrupted availability
• Freedom from errors, bugs, or security vulnerabilities
• That a partner search will return complete results

Custody and public-record information can change quickly. Nothing published here is an official statement by the Adams County Sheriff or any other government agency.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Adams County Recent Arrests and its operators are not liable for losses or damages arising from access to, reliance on, or inability to use this site.

Your Duty to Indemnify

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold the site and its operators harmless from claims, losses, and reasonable legal fees resulting from your use of the site or your violation of these terms.

Ownership of Site Materials

Unless otherwise identified, the site's text, graphics, logos, and code belong to Adams County Recent Arrests or its content partners. You may not copy, distribute, or modify those materials without written permission.

Revisions to These Terms

We may revise these terms at any time. The revised version takes effect when it is posted on this page.

Restriction or Termination of Access

We may restrict or end access to the site at any time, for any reason, and without advance notice.

Illinois Law Governs

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any dispute must be brought in a court located within Illinois.

If One Provision Is Invalid

If a court finds one provision invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms continue in effect. The affected provision will be adjusted only to the minimum extent necessary.

Questions About These Terms

Use the Contact Us page for questions about these terms.