Jefferson County IL Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
911 E Casey Ave, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Beds
249
County
Jefferson
Phone
618-244-8015
Fax
618-244-8999
Email
rmulch@jeffil.us
Mailing Address
17 Junction Dr. #272, Glen Carbon, IL 62034

Jefferson 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 InmateSales.com, 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 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

Satellite View of Jefferson County IL Jail

You can support your loved ones at Jefferson Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 618-244-8015.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Jefferson 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 Jefferson Co Jail, located at 911 E Casey Ave in Mt. Vernon, IL, is a secure detention center operated by the Jefferson 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 Mt. Vernon 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 Jefferson 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

Visitation is every day 8 AM to 11 AM 1 PM to 8 PM No Visitation during lunch and dinner hours 11 AM thru 1 PM 5 PM thru 6:30 PM Visitation may be canceled at any time

ON-SITE VISITATION RULES for FRIENDS AND FAMILY

  • All visitors must call 1-866-340-7879 at least 1 day in advance and schedule visits. Visits are scheduled on a first call first serve basis. Inmates may have (2) 20 Minute on-site video visits each week. Visitors coming to an on-site visit must have a valid photo ID and be 18 years of age to visit as an adult. Anyone Under 18 wanting to visit must have an adult with them to visit.
  • If you are the victim of the detainee you are trying to visit you will not be allowed to visit.
  • If you have been incarcerated in this facility within 90 days of the date you are here to visit, you will not be allowed to visit.
  • No FOODS, DRINKS, CANDY, PHONES, OR PURSES are allowed in the visitation area.

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.