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Menard CC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - maximum facility.
The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 711 Kaskaskia St in Menard, IL, Menard CC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Menard CC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
Menard Correctional Center, situated on the banks of the Mississippi River in Randolph County, Illinois, spans an expansive 2,600 acres, with 41 acres enclosed by perimeter fencing. As the state's largest maximum-security adult male facility, Menard comprises 155 buildings totaling 1,294,000 square feet. The facility includes specialized units for reception, orientation, segregation, and healthcare, serving as a central processing hub for incoming inmates.
The institution offers diverse correctional industry programs, including meat processing and recycling, providing inmates with vocational training opportunities in construction trades. Educational courses are available for adult basic education and GED attainment, supplemented by job preparedness and correspondence classes. Counseling services, such as anger management and substance abuse treatment, are also provided to support inmate rehabilitation efforts.
Inmate programs encompass a range of academic, vocational, and industry-focused initiatives. Academic offerings include Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), and special education services. Vocational training programs focus on construction trades, while industries such as meat processing, janitorial and cleaning supplies, knit and sewing, and waste removal and recycling provide valuable skills development and work experience.
Volunteer services, including religious support and chaplaincy, contribute to the spiritual well-being of inmates. Community work crews engage inmates in beneficial activities outside the facility, fostering a sense of responsibility and connection to society. Specialized programs like the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program address the unique needs of veteran offenders, while leisure time activities, library services, and life skills programs promote personal development and recreation.
Moreover, Menard Correctional Center offers comprehensive healthcare services to address the physical and mental health needs of inmates. Substance abuse programs and a sex offender program are also available to support individuals in addressing specific issues and achieving positive outcomes.
In summary, Menard Correctional Center provides a wide range of programs and services aimed at promoting rehabilitation, skill development, and successful reintegration into society for its inmate population. Through academic, vocational, and industry-focused initiatives, as well as counseling, healthcare, and volunteer support, the facility strives to equip individuals with the tools and resources necessary for positive personal growth and societal re-engagement.
Menard CC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
To visit Menard Correctional Center, you must sign up in advance.
Video Visitation Hours - Video visitation hours for the General Division are Sunday through Friday 8:00a to 4:00p and Saturday 8:00a to 5:00p. Video visitation hours for the Medium Security Unit are Sunday through Saturday 8:00a to 6:00p. Visitors should log on 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
