Livingston County IL Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
844 W Lincoln St, Pontiac, IL 61764
Beds
144
County
Livingston
Phone
815-844-5774
Fax
815-844-5124
Email
livingstonsheriff@mchsi.com
Mailing Address
1701 E Empire St, Ste 360 Box 335, Bloomington, IL 61704

Livingston 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 Consolidated Telecom (CTEL), 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 Livingston Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 815-844-5774.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Livingston 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 Livingston Co Jail, located at 844 W Lincoln St in Pontiac, IL, is a secure detention center operated by the Livingston 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 Pontiac 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 Livingston 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

Livingston County Jail - Visitation

ONLINE VIDEO VISITATION
Online Video Visitation is available through Visitel. Visits are allowed 7:00 AM thru 10:00 PM every day. Detainees and Visitors are required to follow all facility rules.

  1. All visitors must remain dressed.
  2. No yelling, screaming or threatening mannerism will be tolerated.
  3. Visits may be terminated due to the operational needs of the facility.

Failure to do so may result in visiting privileges to be restricted.

VIDEO VISITATION
ALL FAMILY AND FRIEND VISITS ARE MONITORED AND RECORDED. Detainees will be allowed one 30-minute video visit per schedule visit day. Visiting stations are located in each housing unit. All visitors will be required to provide a photo ID. with full name and date of birth. Detainees and Visitors are required to follow all facility rules. Failure to do so may result in the visit being terminated, disciplinary action for the detainee and revocation of visiting privileges for the visitor. Visitation may be cancelled at any time due to emergencies or facility needs.

  1. Visiting Days and Times
    • ​​Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Visiting Hours

      • 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM
      • 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM
    • Saturday Visiting Hours

      • 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM
      • 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM
  2. Detainees are allowed one visit per day.
  3. Visitors 17 and older must present a picture ID (ID will have a picture, full name, and date of birth).
  4. All visitors are subject to search.
  5. Visitors must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  6. All visitors must be appropriately dressed (NO tube tops, transparent or mesh shirts etc.)
  7. Visitors age 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  8. No yelling, screaming or threatening mannerisms will be tolerated. This will result in termination of the visit.
  9. Both parties will remain clothed at all time.
  10. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department does not permit contact visits.
  11. The visit will start when both parties pick up the receiver, time ends when 30 minutes have passed (the transmission will automatically end).
  12. Only cash, money orders and bank certified checks will be accepted for Detainee Commissary funds. Detainee’s account may not exceed $200. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  13. Visits may be terminated due to the operational needs of the facility.
  14. Detainees are not allowed to visit with any party that has been court-ordered no contact.
  15. All visits are on a first come first serve basis by housing units.
  16. ALL CONVERSATIONS ARE MONITORED AND RECORDED.

LEGAL VISITS
Visiting booths are available for legal visits to ensure privacy. Visitors must have valid photo identification pursuant to their profession. Legal visits do not count towards the allotted family and friend visits. Detainees should advise a Correctional Officer if they have any legal materials to be exchanged. Legal materials will be inspected for contraband only.

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