DuPage County IL Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: July 16, 2024
Address
501 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
Beds
850
County
Dupage
Phone
630-407-2255
Fax
630-407-2013
Email
sheriff@dupageco.org
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131

DuPage Co 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.

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 seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is AccessCorrections. There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

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

Satellite View of DuPage County IL Jail

You can support your loved ones at DuPage Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 630-407-2255.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about DuPage 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 DuPage Co Jail, located at 501 N County Farm Rd in Wheaton, IL, is a secure detention center operated by the Dupage 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 Wheaton 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.

Individuals who do not post bail within the first twenty-four hours are required to appear before a judge. During this first appearance, conducted either in person or via telephone, the judge informs the arrested person of the charges against them and sets the bond amount.

Following the intake process, which includes property inventory, medical screening, and booking, inmates are assigned to the general population. Housing assignments are based on the classification of their charges, whether felony or misdemeanor, to ensure proper management and safety within the facility.

After processing, inmates are assigned to a housing area based on classification. Compliance with jail rules typically results in a lower classification and more privileges, while rule violations or additional charges lead to a higher classification and fewer privileges. 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 is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers. The environment in the county jail is considered less stressful than that of a prison because the sentences are much shorter.

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.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.

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 DuPage 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

VISITATION RESTRICTIONS

  • Inmates are limited to one 30-minute visit per week.
  • Inmates with Trustee status may receive one 60-minute visit per week.
  • Effective the week of June 29th contact professional and family visitation will resume with the following safeguards:
    • Enhanced cleaning of the public visitation side, which has been coordinated with Facility Housekeeping
    • Only two visitors per detainee
    • Lobby doors shall remain unlocked during visitation lobby operating hours
    • Anyone visiting a detainee must wear a mask (not provided by the Sheriff's Office) in the visiting lobby and during the actual visit.
    • All visitors shall have their temperature checked by the deputy assigned to visitation before being granted access to the facility for their scheduled visit (over 100.4 shall not be allowed access)
    • Visits shall be scheduled so booths are alternated in an occupied/unoccupied pattern
      • While the visitation scheduling system will deal with appointment restrictions, visitors shall be informed of this by the visitation officer. Enforcement shall be handled by the assigned floor control/visiting security deputy

Visitation Hours

  • Female Offenders - Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
  • Male Offenders - Sunday & Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m

Registration - Visitors must now register for and schedule inmate visitations online.

To create an account, go to https://dupagecountyil.gtlvisitme.com. Visitors must register for an account before scheduling visits. Be sure to provide a valid email address where you can receive emails since visitation confirmations, password recovery and other account functions are done using the email you provide. Be sure to carefully note your login details for future use.

After you are registered, log in to the email account that you provided and click on the account verification emails you received. If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk folder. If you still do not see an email from the system, call 630-407-2284 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Finally, login using the temporary password provided in the email. You will be prompted to change your password. Be sure to pick a password that you can remember, or note it in a secure location.

Visitation Procedures - A visit may be denied if the visit may jeopardize the safety and security of the facility or the visitors. During an emergency or disturbance, we may ask that all visitors leave the facility immediately.

All visitors must walk through a metal detector. No matter what the provocation, visitors may not be manually searched unless they volunteer. If there is a reasonable belief that the visitor possesses contraband and does not volunteer to be searched, the visit shall be denied.

Inmates and visitors must conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly manner at all times. Profanity, and loud or boisterous talking is not permitted at any time.

Scheduling a Visit | REQUIREMENTS - This site requires pre-registration, you can register for an in-person visit at the facility. You must provide the facility with a valid email address where you can receive email. If you do not have an email address, many email providers offer free email accounts. An email account is required for account creation and for using the online registration tool. Please see the "Register" section of this webpage for tips on registering in the system.

All visits must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance, but not more than 10 days in advance. There are a maximum of 4 visitors permitted per visit, including minors. All visitors, ages 17 years and above, are required to present photo identification to visit an inmate. All persons under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Minors also need to be registered under the Parent's account and added to the visit if they are expecting to visit. Only the following forms of valid photo identification shall be accepted: State Driver's License, United States Military Identification, Passport or United States Passport ID Card, and State Identification

To schedule an inmate visit, log in with the email address that you used for registration and the new password you created. Click "Visitation" in the main menu, add any additional visitors that will attend the visit, and select the inmate you would like to visit.

Next, enter your preferred date, time, and location and click "Search". Click "Select" next to the desired visitation time. NOTE: all visits are listed in the time zone of the facility that you are visiting.

On the next page, you can review the selections and make changes. At the bottom of the page, indicate that you have reviewed the policies. Verify all the information on the page, and click "Confirm." The status of the visit should now be "Confirmed." Upcoming visits are shown on the Home page. Click a visit to review its details.

CHECK-IN - All visitors must be signed in 15 minutes before the scheduled visit start time. *Times and policies subject to change

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