Terms & Conditions

By using this site, you agree to these terms. If you do not accept them, please stop using the site.

Franklin County Released Inmates is privately owned and has no affiliation with a sheriff, jail, court, corrections department, or other government body. Neither this site nor its advertising partners offers services for credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or another FCRA-covered decision. The site organizes Franklin County and Illinois record resources. It is not a private investigation firm or consumer reporting agency.


Nature of the Site

This private reference has no government authority. It stores no official records and cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or file a request or court paper.

Its pages point visitors toward Franklin County release records, Illinois corrections tools, and optional third-party search services.


Acceptable Use Rules

  • Do not use the site to violate any law.
  • Do not stalk, harass, threaten, or harm anyone.
  • Do not use its content for hiring, housing, lending, or insurance decisions.
  • Do not seek unauthorized access.
  • Do not operate bots or scrapers.
  • Do not disrupt access for other visitors.

FCRA Use Is Forbidden

This site is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It does not supply background checks, credit reports, or consumer reports, and its advertising partners do not provide screening through this site. You agree not to use any information for:

  • Hiring or firing decisions
  • Tenant or housing screening
  • Creditworthiness or insurance pricing
  • Licensing, permits, or government-benefit eligibility
  • Any other purpose regulated by the FCRA

Outside Websites

Links may lead to official records, sheriff and corrections pages, legal resources, or outside search tools. A link is not an endorsement. We do not control another site's content, privacy practices, terms, or availability.


No Warranties

All content and functions are provided "as is" without a promise of:

  • Accuracy, completeness, or currency
  • Continuous availability
  • Freedom from errors or security flaws
  • Complete results from a partner search

Custody and public records change often. Nothing published here is an official statement from the Sheriff, IDOC, a court, or another agency.


Liability Limits

To the fullest extent allowed by law, we are not liable for losses or damages tied to use of, or inability to use, this site.


Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold this site harmless from claims, costs, and reasonable legal fees caused by your use or violation of these terms.


Intellectual Property

Site text, graphics, logos, and code belong to Franklin County Released Inmates or its content partners. They may not be copied, distributed, or changed without written permission.


Changes to Terms

These terms may change at any time. A revision takes effect when posted here.


Access May End

We may limit or revoke access at any time, for any reason, without advance notice.


Illinois Governing Law

Illinois law governs these terms. Any dispute must be filed in a court with proper jurisdiction in Illinois.


Severability

If one term is invalid, the remaining terms stay in force. The affected provision will be adjusted only as far as needed.


Terms Questions

Questions about these conditions may be sent through the Contacts page.