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Updated on: March 13, 2024
Bureau County Jail

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Bureau County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Bureau County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
22 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL, 61356
Phone
815-875-3344
Telephone Carrier
Inmates Calls through Jail Only - No outside
Email
[email protected]
Capacity
36
Security Level
Medium
City
Princeton
Postal Code
61356
State
Illinois
County
Bureau County
Official Website
Website

Bureau County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff
James B. Reed
Address
700 South Main Street, Princeton, Illinois, 61356
Phone
815-875-3344
Fax
815-875-2452
Website
http://www.bureaucountysheriff.org/

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When you find out a friend or loved one has been sent to jail, it can be a trying time for everyone involved. Although this is a tough situation, we are here to make it easier. Below you will find everything you need to know about Bureau County Jail including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Bureau County Jail is a county jail which means that inmates may not stay there for very long. If they have committed a smaller crime, they will be jailed in a county jail up to 3 years.

If an offender has committed a more serious crime, they will be transferred to a state prison. Most inmates will stay in a county jail until they are fully sentenced.

Bureau County Jail is located at 22 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL, 61356. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Bureau County.

Daily Life in Bureau County Jail

Daily life in county jail works a little differently than federal prison. This is because detainees are delivered daily and some may stay only a few days, but rarely more than 3 years.

Bureau County Jail is divided into pods. Each pod has cells, common areas, and an outside recreation court. There are typically only 3 inmates per cell unless the jail is crowded.

Inside the cells is only a sliver of a window. Common areas have tables made of solid steel attached to the floor for inmates to play cards or board games.

How to Find an Inmate

Bureau County Jail houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 815-875-3344 for their current roster.

You can also do an inmate search by using VINELink online. Click find an offender. You will need to know the offender’s first and last name. This will give you the exact location of the offender as well as their offender ID which you will want to write down.

Commissary

Within every jail or prison is a commissary. A commissary is a store where inmates can purchase additional items that they may need while incarcerated. Inmates can get the following items at Bureau County Jail:

  • Clothing

  • Shoes

  • Hygiene products

  • Razors

  • Books

  • Magazines

  • TVs

  • Radios

  • Playing cards

  • Headphones

  • Tablets (no internet access)

  • MP3 players

If you choose, you can send money to an inmate for them to purchase these items at the commissary. They will need money on their books to purchase any items.

To send money, you will need to call the facility at 815-875-3344 to find the best way to put money on an inmate’s books. Usually, you can send a money order, moneygram, or cashiers check.

You will want to have the inmate’s first and last name, their offender ID, and the address of the jail they are incarcerated at.

Staying in Contact with an Inmate

It is very important for an inmate to be able to stay in contact with positive friends and family. Research has shown this helps them to focus on rehabilitation and keep them out of jail in the future.

There are several ways you can stay in contact with an inmate at the Bureau County Jail.

You can send them mail. From packages and gifts to postcards and letters, mail is a great way to stay in contact. Send mail addressed to the offender with their ID number to 22 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL, 61356. You must have a return address.

You can visit an inmate. You will be limited to only two people visiting the inmate at one time. You will also need to fill out a visitor application. Call 815-875-3344 to get more information about visiting.

All visits are non-contact. You will see each other through a glass partition.

You can receive calls from an inmate. Although inmates in Bureau County Jail cannot receive incoming calls, they can make outgoing calls. These calls are collect which means the person receiving them will need to pay for the incoming call.

If you have an friend or family member in the Bureau County Jail, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

Bureau County Prison Statistics

Bureau County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 757
Male Jail Population 17
Total Jail Population 27
Female Jail Population 2

Illinois Jail & Prison Phone Call Rates

Out of State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.01
In-State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.01

Bureau County Jail Admissions By Race

Asian Jail Population -
Native Jail Population -
White Jail Population 14
Latino Jail Population 3
Black Jail Population 2

Bureau County Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population 13
Male Pretrial Jail Population 15
Female Pretrial Jail Population 4

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