Shelby County, Illinois sentencing data
As of June 30, 2026, according to Illinois Department of Corrections records, 63 people sentenced in Shelby County were held in Illinois state prisons. Their median sentence is 6 years, shorter than the statewide median of 10 years. 21% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 33% statewide.
63people in prison
6 yearsmedian sentence (state: 10 years)
21%serving 20+ years (state: 33%)
1life sentences
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 98% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
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About this data
Source: Illinois Department of Corrections public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Shelby County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.