Moline is located in Rock Island County, Illinois and had a recorded population of approximately 42,235 at the last census. County and state agencies serving Rock Island County are the primary source for most government records affecting Moline residents.
Law enforcement in Moline is served by Moline Police Department and Rock Island County Sheriff's Office. Arrest records, booking information, and incident reports are maintained by these agencies and can usually be requested in person, by mail, or via online portals where available.
Court case records for civil, criminal, family, and probate matters in Rock Island County are maintained by the county trial court of general jurisdiction and, where applicable, by municipal or district courts. Statewide court case search tools published by the Illinois Judicial Branch can also be used to locate cases.
Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for Moline residents are issued through the Illinois Department of Public Health (Division of Vital Records), with local copies often available through the Rock Island County Clerk's office. Real-property records (deeds, mortgages, liens) and parcel assessments are recorded with the county Recorder and the county Assessor.
Most government records held by Illinois agencies are accessible under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which sets a response window of 5 business days and requires agencies to publish procedures for written records requests. Certain records (juvenile, sealed, victim, and active investigation records) may be withheld or redacted under statutory exemptions.