Pocahontas, Illinois Public Records

Whether you need to research past cases, obtain transcripts, or follow the status of an ongoing legal matter, the Bond County Circuit Court and Clerk's Office are the go-to resources for Pocahontas residents.

The Pocahontas Police Department is responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing local laws within the city limits. This dedicated team of officers works closely with the Bond County Sheriff's Office to ensure the well-being of the community. Residents can access information about arrests, incident reports, and other law enforcement records through the Pocahontas Police Department and the Bond County Sheriff's Office. These public records provide transparency and allow community members to stay informed about the safety and security of the Pocahontas area.

Pocahontas, Illinois voters are served by the Bond County Clerk's Office, which administers all elections as the official election authority for the county. The Bond County Clerk's office is located at 200 West College Avenue, Greenville, IL 62246, phone (618) 664-0449, website www.bondcountyil.com. Pocahontas residents register to vote through the Illinois State Board of Elections online registration system at www.elections.il.gov, which allows eligible citizens to register or update their registration up to 16 days before any election (or 27 days before an election if registering by mail). Illinois requires proof of identity and residency, accepted during in-person registration at the County Clerk's office. The Village of Pocahontas holds municipal elections for Village President (mayor) and Village Board of Trustees on a consolidated election schedule, typically in April of odd-numbered years. The next municipal election cycle for Pocahontas local offices will be in April 2025, with candidate filing typically occurring in November-December of the preceding year. Pocahontas residents can find their assigned polling location by using the polling place lookup tool on the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov or by contacting the Bond County Clerk at (618) 664-0449. Election records that are public in Illinois include voter registration lists (available to candidates and political committees with restrictions), campaign finance disclosures filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections, candidate nomination papers and statements of economic interest, and precinct-level election results published by the County Clerk after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Bond County reported approximately 60-65% voter turnout, with roughly 5,000-5,500 ballots cast out of approximately 8,500 registered voters countywide. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Pocahontas and Bond County voters will decide several key races: Illinois does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, but voters will elect a full slate of state legislative representatives including the Illinois House of Representatives District 107 seat and Illinois Senate District 54 seat (depending on district maps), along with Bond County offices such as County Board members, Sheriff, County Clerk, and other constitutional officers depending on the election cycle. Voters will also decide on state legislative initiatives and local referendum questions if any are placed on the ballot. Illinois offers permanent vote-by-mail status; voters can request mail-in ballots through the Bond County Clerk's office or online through the Illinois State Board of Elections portal, with applications accepted starting 90 days before an election and ballots mailed beginning 40 days prior to election day. Completed mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days after the election to be counted.