Shelby County IL Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
151 N Morgan St, Shelbyville, IL 62565
Beds
27
County
Shelby
Phone
217-774-3941
Fax
217-774-2851
Email
sheriff_miller@hotmail.com

Shelby County IL Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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 County - medium facility.

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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

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You can support your loved ones at Shelby County IL Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 217-774-3941.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Shelby County IL Jail. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Shelby County IL Jail, located at 151 N Morgan St in Shelbyville, IL, is a secure detention center operated by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Shelbyville Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Illinois. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Shelby County IL Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Shelby County Jail - Visitation

The Shelby County Detention Center requires a photo ID for anyone visiting an inmate.

When visitors arrive at the Detention Center, they will be asked to provide a photo ID and sign-in at the Registration Book before such visitation can take place.

Members of the Clergy are encouraged to visit the inmates. However, they too, will have to provide credentials, photo ID and sign the Registration Book before entry.

Visiting Hours For Inmates

Inmates whose last names begin with the letters A-M may have visitors on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.

Inmates whose last names begin with the letters N-Z may have visitors on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday.

*Each inmate may have 1 (one) 20-minute visit per week by anyone listed on the inmate's visitation list.

*Visitation times are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

*Visitors shall not have been convicted of a felony

*Any visitor who appears to be intoxicated or whose conduct is determined improper shall be directed to leave and future visits may be denied.

*No one under the age of 18 shall be permitted to visit without the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

*Smoking is not permitted during visitation.

Ask The Inmate

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