About Us

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office and the Winnebago County Jail are located at 650 West State Street, Rockford, IL. 61102, inside of the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center facility.  There are approximately 397 fulltime employees and 43 part-time employees.  The total operating budget for the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office for 2026 is, $45,594,595.  The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office is required to report to the Winnebago County Board.