South Central Reporter

FOIA Request to Christian County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Christian County Sheriff's Office by South Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data includes detailed information such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime.

The South Central Reporter emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act due to their role in disseminating information.

Additionally, it is noted that the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.