IL DOC - Southwestern Illinois Work Camp

State Prison

Last Updated: February 22, 2024
Address
950 Kingshighway St, East St. Louis, IL 62203
Beds
100
County
St. Clair
Phone
618-394-2200
Fax
618-394-2228
Mailing Address
PO Box 129, East St. Louis, IL 62203

SWIWC 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 SWIWC 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, SWIWC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. SWIWC 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.

Located within the perimeter of the Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center, this facility spans a single building covering 10,038 square feet, contributing to the overall 195,214 square feet of the correctional center. The site, encompassing 24 acres with 22 acres enclosed by fencing, houses essential services including health care, education, and dietary provisions. Offering a range of inmate programs, the facility supports academic pursuits with Adult Basic Education (ABE), Pre-General Education Development (Pre-GED), and General Education Development (GED) courses. Vocational training opportunities include commercial custodial work, horticulture, business skills, construction, and warehousing, supplemented by remedial skill development. Volunteer services such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, along with seminars and initiatives, aim to enrich inmates' lives and foster personal growth. Additionally, the facility provides programs addressing life skills, substance abuse, anger management, domestic violence, parenting, interpersonal relationships, and support for incarcerated veterans' transition. Leisure activities, chaplaincy services, library access, and community work crews further contribute to the holistic rehabilitation approach.

Inmate Locator

SWIWC 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 please review before visiting

Visitors to any correctional facility must produce photo identification and verify their date of birth. Please be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you these would include a current photo ID such as a driver's license, a state ID card, a government ID card, military ID/driver's license, or acceptable documentation of non-U.S. citizenship including a current Passport, or Visa, documentation must contain the visitor's date of birth. Expired forms of identification will not be accepted. Visitors will also be required to provide vehicle information and other pertinent data, such as government identification, official credentials, attorney registration, and law student certification.

Visiting Room hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and official State holidays only.
No visits will be processed after 5:00 p.m.

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