Clark County Sheriff's Office

The Clark County Sheriff's Office mainly covers the rural parts of Clark County, Illinois, from Marshall and backs up local community departments when they call for help. Its deputies run the county jail, work with the local courts and join schools and local groups in programs aimed at preventing crime and drug abuse. The office takes part in Illinois VINELink through Appriss Inc., tied to the Automated Victim Notification service from the Illinois Attorney General, a free statewide system available around the clock that reports offender custody and case status and alerts registered users to any change. Notices can come by text, phone call or email, and a free VINEmobile app is available. The state describes the service as built to empower and protect crime victims. The jail's list of recent bookings is also open to the public. Civil papers are served for a posted fee plus mileage, billed after service, and copies of reports carry a small charge. Information on registered sex offenders in the area links to the Illinois State Police.