Illinois Federal Inmate Locator Departament of Corrections
- Department Name
- Illinois Department of Corrections
- Official Website
- Website
- Currently Incarcerated Inmates
- Link
- Visitor Application
- Link
- Location
- 1301 Concordia Court, P.O. Box 19277, Springfield, IL 62794-9277
- Phone Number
- (217) 558-2200/ 2008
Types of Correctional Facilities in Illinois
Those who are serving their sentence in an Illinois state prison are overseen by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The IDOC has a centralized inmate database that makes it easy to search for inmates in federal prison.
However, if an inmate is serving their time in a county jail, police jail, or a city jail, you will have to visit those sites to find information.
Below you will find information on how to do an inmate search. From there, you will be able to send money and contact an offender.
Illinois Department of Corrections Mission
Every prison throughout the states has a mission. The mission of the Illinois Department of Corrections is to protect the public from those who break the law through a system of incarceration, supervision, and programs to enhance successful reentry into society.
How to Do an Inmate Search
If you would like to talk to an inmate, send money, or visit, you will need to first do an inmate search to get the information you need. You can easily do an inmate search online using the IDOC website.
From the home page, you will find tabs across the top. Click on offender search and from there inmate search. You will be asked how you want to search. You can search by last name, birthdate, or IDOC number.
Once you find the inmate you are looking for, be sure to record their IDOC number as well as other information listed on the site as you may need this information for other things.
If you do not wish to find an inmate, but want to find out sex offender registration or other information in your area, you can do the following searches from the offender search tab:
- Wanted fugitive search
- Illinois sex offender registrant search
- Parole Sex Registrant search
- Community notification of inmate early release search
How to Talk to an Inmate
Inmates will not be allowed to receive phone calls. However, they will be able to make collect calls to those on their approved list. Offenders have scheduled call times based on their living unit’s schedule.
Phone
If you would like to receive collect calls from offenders on a cell phone, you will need to set up a prepaid account with Securus online or via phone: 1-800-844-6591. If you have a landline, you can set up a prepaid account or a direct billing account.
Electronic Messaging
Friends and family are now able to communicate with inmates using an electronic messaging system. This means that if you want to get a message to an inmate you can. However, inmates are not able to send messages back.
You can sign up for an account, here. You will need to know the following information:
- Inmate ID
- Inmate name
- Inmate’s date of birth
- Site ID:16
Expect to pay about .30 cents per message you send.
Keep in mind that the rules and regulations regarding inmates are set in place to keep everyone safe including the inmate. It is important to follow all rules and regulations.
Correctional Facilities in Illinois
There are 178 jails and prisons in state IllinoisMassac County Jail
Superman Square, Metropolis, IL, 62960
618-524-2912
Lawrence Correctional Center
10940 Lawrence Road, Sumner, IL, 62466
618-936-2064
Saint Clair County Jail
700 North 5th StreetBelleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-3505 ext. 5722 (618) 277-4213
Worth City Jail
7112 West 111th Street, Worth, IL, 60482
708-448-3979
Urbana City Jail
1110 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61801
217-333-1216
Romeoville City Jail
1050 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, 60446
815-886-7219
Rantoul City Jail
109 East Grove Street, Rantoul, IL, 61866
217-893-0988
Peoria City Jail
1200 West Main Street - Unit D, Peoria, IL, 61606
309-677-2000
Palatine City Jail
595 North Hicks Road, Palatine, IL, 60067
847-359-9000
Mt. Prospect City Jail
112 East Northwest Highway, Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056
847-870-5656
Metropolis City Jail
1020 Broadway Street, Metropolis, IL, 62960
618-524-2310
Joliet City Jail
150 West Washington Street, Joliet, IL, 60432
815-724-3100
Granite CIty City Jail
2330 Madison Avenue, Granite CIty, IL, 62040
618-451-9760
Fairview Heights City Jail
10027 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL, 62208
618-489-2100, 618-489-2150
Chicago City Jail
700 East Oakwood Drive, Chicago, IL, 60653
773-442-4100
Sycamore Jail
535 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL, 60178
815-895-3435
Rockford Jail
420 West State Street, Rockford, IL, 61101-1288
815-987-5839
Rolling Meadows Jail
3600 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
847-255-2416
Pekin Police Jail
111 South Capitol Street, Pekin, IL, 61554
309-477-2336
Paxton Jail
145 South Market Street, Paxton, IL, 60957
217-379-4315