Effingham County IL Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: July 29, 2024
Address
101 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401
Beds
60
County
Effingham
Phone
217-342-2102
Fax
217-342-2213
Email
jailadministrator@effinghamcountyil.gov

Effingham 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.

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If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is JailATM™ 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

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You can support your loved ones at Effingham Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 217-342-2102.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Effingham 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 Effingham Co Jail, located at 101 N 4th St in Effingham, IL, is a secure detention center operated by the Effingham 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 Effingham 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 Effingham 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 is provided via video through the CIDNET kiosk located in each cell. Friends and family members must go to www.cidnet.net to set up an account and register to visit. Visitors may visit remotely utilizing their computer, tablet, or cellular device. Kiosks are also available in the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office visitation room. The local kiosks can be utilized free of charge.

  • Free local kiosk visits are only available on Tuesday and Saturday only.
  • Free local kiosk visiting hours: 9 am to 11 am and 1 pm to 4 pm on Tuesday and Saturday.

All video visits must be scheduled 48 hours in advance. This includes free local visits.

All visits are subject to the following visitation rules:

  1. Visits are fifteen (15) minutes.
  2. A visitor is allowed one (1) visit per day with one (1) inmate. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  3. All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
  4. All visits must be scheduled forty-eight (48) hours before the visit. No visits will be approved on the same day as the visit.
  5. Visits that end due to poor or inconsistent cellular service will not be rescheduled for the same day. Rescheduling is subject to standard visitation rules.
  6. All adult visitors must have their own registered visitor account to schedule a visit.
  7. All visitors are subject to the visitation approval process.
  8. Visitors under the age of 18 must be listed as additional visitors and must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
  9. It is the inmate’s responsibility to advise their visitors of pending court schedules, program participation, or inmate worker schedules. Visits that are scheduled during these times will be canceled.
  10. Visitations may be canceled without notice due to emergencies or due to movement or transport to/from the jail facility.
  11. If an emergency arises visitors will be directed to leave the local visitation room.
  12. Visitors are not allowed to possess cameras, tape recorders, cell phones, or any electronic device in the visitation room. No screenshots or photos may be taken during the visit. Violators will be banned from visitation for up to 90 days. Repeat offenders may be permanently banned.
  13. Inmates must wear their jail-issued uniform during visitation. Any inmate given the camera must also be wearing appropriate clothing during visitation.
  14. Visitors must wear appropriate clothing during the visit. Only long pants, and shirts with sleeves. (Ex. No tank tops, shorts, or revealing clothing.)
  15. No visitation will be allowed during meal times.
  16. All visitors must be clear of any warrants. Visitors who have been booked into the Effingham County jail in the past 90 days will not be allowed to visit.
  17. Disorderly conduct of any kind will not be tolerated. (Threats/disruptive behavior)
  18. No inappropriate images are shown to the camera. (no pornography, illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia, including cannabis and alcohol)
  19. Visitors must be in a private setting. Visitors can NOT be in a public place. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disconnection of the visit and will result in a suspension of visitation privileges.
  20. No visitation may take place in a moving vehicle. If we can tell the vehicle is moving we will end the visit.
  21. The visit must be with the contact who has a photo ID on file in the contact list.

Violation of any visitation rule will result in a suspension of visiting privileges.

Visitation rules are subject to change without prior notice.

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