IL DOC - Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center

State Prison

Last Updated: February 22, 2024
Address
950 Kingshighway St, East St. Louis, IL 62203
Beds
733
County
St. Clair
Phone
618-394-2200
Fax
618-394-2228
Mailing Address
PO Box 129, East St. Louis, IL 62203

SWICC 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 - minimum 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

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You can support your loved ones at SWICC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 618-394-2200.

Located at 950 Kingshighway St in East St. Louis, IL, SWICC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. SWICC 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.

SWICC, comprising 19 buildings totaling over 195,214 square feet, provides housing and essential services for inmates across its four dorm-style units, the Work Camp, an 8-bed segregation unit, and a 6-bed health care unit on its 24-acre site, with 22 acres enclosed by fencing. Additionally, overseeing the Southwestern Illinois Work Camp, accommodating 91 minimum-security inmates, enables community service within a 45-mile radius, bolstered by active participation in substance abuse treatment groups. Emphasizing offender reintegration, SWICC offers educational courses preparing inmates for the GED, alongside vocational training in warehousing, construction, business management, horticulture, and commercial custodial maintenance. Beyond education and vocational skills, the facility hosts parenting and fatherhood classes, anger management, domestic violence counseling, and substance abuse treatment, supported by 12-step group programs. Volunteer services such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, combined with various seminars and initiatives, enrich inmates' lives, fostering personal growth and community engagement. With a comprehensive range of programs and services, SWICC endeavors to equip inmates with the skills and support necessary for successful re-entry into society.

Inmate Locator

SWICC 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.

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Visitation Information

Visitor ADA Accommodations

IDOC Visitation Rules and Information

To visit Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center, you must sign up in advance.

Video Visitation

Video visitation hours are Sunday through Saturday 8:00a to 11:30a, 12:30p to 2:30p and 5:30p to 9:00p. Visitors should log on 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Video Visitation Guidelines

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.