Sheriff
Our mission, collectively as an agency and as individual officers, is to provide an exemplary level of service and protection to the residents and businesses of Grundy County and to all those who may visit, work in, or travel through our communities. We will serve the local communities through professional conduct at all times and the enforcement of criminal and traffic laws without prejudice or bias and with respect for the rights of all people.
The Sheriff’s Civil Process Division is responsible for processing court papers for the Sheriff’s Process Servers to serve individuals residing within Grundy County only.
These documents are generated from other counties and municipalities in the State of Illinois, as well as our own Court and State’s Attorney. Civil Papers from out of State are also sent to us for service to persons or businesses/corporations within Grundy County.
Evictions and Sheriff Sales are also conducted by Sheriff’s Deputies.
Grundy County Civil Process Paper Service Fees
AIRPORT ROAD 66.00
AKZO CHEMICAL 66.00
ASHLEY ROAD 63.00
BELL ROAD (WEST SIDE) 76.00
BIMET 62.00
BLUFF ROAD 68.00
BOOKWALTER 81.00
BRACEVILLE 79.00
BRACEVILLE (RURAL) 82.00
BRADLEY SUB. 66.00
BUNGALOW ROAD 66.00
BURT ESTATES 75.00
CARBON HILL 72.00
CEMETARY ROAD 64.00
CENTRAL CITY 79.00
CHANNAHON 75.00
COAL CITY 73.00
COLLINS STATION 64.00
DIAMOND 75.00
DRESDEN ACRES 66.00
DRESDEN STATION 72.00
DUPONT ROAD 68.00
DUPONT PLANT 70.00
DWIGHT 81.00
EAST BROOKLYN 83.00
FOREST DRIVE 70.00
GARDNER 78.00
GARDNER (RURAL) 81.00
GOOSELAKE AREA 72.00
GORE ROAD 63.00
GUN CLUB ROAD 63.00
HATCHER’S WOODS 63.00
HEATHERFIELD SUB. 62.00
HIGGINS ROAD 66.00
HIGHLAND DRIVE 63.00
HUNTERS CROSSING 75.00
JUGTOWN ROAD 72.00
KINSMAN 81.00
KINSMAN (RURAL) 84.00
LASALLE COUNTY LINE 72.00
LISBON ROAD 63.00
MALLARD LANE 75.00
MAZON 70.00
MAZON (RURAL) 73.00
MCINTOSH 75.00
MINOOKA 73.00
MORRIS 61.00
NETTLE SCHOOL 66.00
OLD STAGE ROAD 63.00
PHEASANT TRAIL 75.00
PINEBLUFF ROAD 63.00
PIONEER OAKS SUB. 63.00
REICHHOLD CHEMICAL 70.00
ROUTE 113 & ROUTE 47 68.00
SHADY OAKS 73.00
SHERRILL ROAD 70.00
SOUTH WILMINGTON 79.00
SOUTHMOR ROAD 65.00
TABLER ROAD 79.00
TUDOR PARK 62.00
USI CHEMICAL 66.00
VERONA 74.00
VERONA (RURAL) 77.00
WHITETIE ROAD 70.00
When Mailing a Summons
- Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope
- We need 2 copies of summons: 1 original and 1 copy of the summons.
- 1 copy of the complaint per defendant
If there is more than 1 person to serve at the same address, we charge an additional $25.00.
For information concerning civil process, including service fees, please contact the Civil Process division at 815-941-3239.
An Order of Protection is a court order available to “family or household members” prohibiting the abuser from certain activities or ordering the abuser to take certain actions. An Order of Protection may include, but is not limited to:
- Prohibit the abuser from harassing, abusing, stalking, intimidating, and/or interfering with the personal liberty of you and your dependents
- Order the abuser to leave and stay away from your shared residence (even if the abuser is the property owner or sole individual listed on a lease).
- Order the abuser to stay away from your home, employer, school, your dependents’ school/daycare
- Order the abuser to not contact you in any way, including phone, mail and through third parties
- Prohibit the abuser from taking or damaging your personal property or property you own with him/her
- You can petition to order the abuser to pay child support, medical costs, legal expenses and undergo counseling.
- Address issues regarding your children, including but not limited to visitation.
To obtain an Order of Protection in Grundy County, you may do any of the following:
- Go to the Grundy County Courthouse located at 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 and proceed to the Circuit Clerk’s Office.
- Contact a domestic violence agency such as Groundwork Domestic Violence Program at 815-729-1228 for guidance.
Cell Phone GuidelinesThe use of portable electronic devices by court visitors are prohibited in the courthouse, unless permitted pursuant to one of the below exceptions:
- As permitted by the Sheriff in courthouse facilities other than courtrooms.
- As authorized by the Judge presiding in the courtroom in question; or
- As authorized by an officer of the court, including the Circuit Clerk, in order for the court visitor to discreetly attend to court business; or
- Members of the Media, including as permitted pursuant to court order under the Supreme Court’s Extended Media Coverage Policy.
- Court visitors using a portable electronic device, or possessing other electronic devices, in violation of this or any other Court Order or policy, may be removed from the court facilities, found in contempt of court, or subject to penalties as provided by law.
Definitions:
- Portable electronic devices are mobile devices capable of electronically storing, accessing, or transmitting information and is defined to include personal computers, tablet computers, mobile telephones (including cell phones and any form of telephone with cameras and audio and video and transmission capabilities), electronic calendars, or similar devices.
- Court Visitor means any individual present at the courthouse in Grundy County, other than county officials, employees, licensed attorneys, law enforcement officers and jurors.
D.A.R.E site for more information
Grundy County Crimestoppers
is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to assisting local law enforcement agencies. Rewards of up to $5,000 are offered to citizens who provide information related to a specific crime that results in the arrest of a defendant. All calls to Crimestoppers are kept strictly confidential and the caller is NEVER asked to leave their name or call back number.To contact the Grundy County Crimestoppers line, please call (815) 942-9667, 24 hours a day.
Click here to report Crimestoppers online.
POLICE SERVICES
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is the backbone of the Sheriff’s Office. Newly commissioned Deputies begin their law enforcement career in this Division upon successfully completing the 640-hour Basic Law Enforcement Training at one of the eight Basic Law Enforcement Academies, throughout the state of Illinois. Four shifts comprised of sixteen patrol Deputies and four patrol Sergeants are assigned to the street. Patrol is conducted in the unincorporated areas of Grundy County and also within several municipalities that have contracts for this service. This Division operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
For non-emergencies please contact 815-942-0336 ext. 8
Investigations Division
The Sheriff’s Investigative Division is currently staffed by one Deputy Chief, two Sergeants, and a Deputy. Please call 815-942-6645 to speak to someone in our Investigations Division.For questions about jail visitation or general jail information call 815-941-3243.
For more Information on Jail Division
The Records Division maintains and updates criminal arrest records, police files and performs computerized entry of all police reports. They are also available for completing requests for copies of all documents and accident reports.
The Records Section is open to the general public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Copies of incident and accident reports are available upon request during business hours. Please allow 3 to 5 working days from the date of the occurrence for the incident or accident reports to be received in the Records Section.
There is a minimum $5.00 charge for all accident reports requested by mail or in person.
To request incident reports or other records please see information below on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests.
For more information, please contact the Records Division at 815-941-3240.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOIA) REQUESTS
The People of the State of Illinois have a right to full disclosure of information relating to decisions, policies, procedures, rules, standards, and other aspects of government activity that affect the conduct of government and the lives of any or all the people.
Requests for inspection or copies of records for the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office shall be received in writing and directed to the Freedom of Information Officer or his or her designee, except in those instances when records are to be furnished immediately.
Please submit all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests in writing. You are encouraged to use the form developed by the Sheriff's Office, which is entitled the Sheriff's Office FOIA Request Form or through the above link. Please be sure to include your name, address, telephone number or contact number, and e-mail address (if applicable) so that we may contact you. Requests may be delivered via hand delivery, email, fax, United States Postal Service, or courier. Contact information will be provided below. Please be aware that there might be some fees imposed in processing your request.
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