McLean County Detention Center, IL Inmate Roster

Updated on: February 26, 2024

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

McLean County Detention Center Basic Information

Facility Name: McLean County Detention Center
Facility Type: County Jail
Address: 104 West Front Street, Bloomington, IL, 61702
Phone: 309-888-5065
Telephone Carrier: Securus Tech
Email: [email protected]
Capacity: 205
Security Level: Medium
City: Bloomington
Postal Code: 61702
State: Illinois
County: McLean County
Official Website: Website

Mclean County Sheriffs Department / Mclean County Jail

Sheriff: Jon Sandage
Address: 104 West Front Street, Bloomington, Illinois, 61701
Phone: 309-888-5034
Fax: 309-888-5072
Email: [email protected]

McLean County Detention Center offender search: Commitment Date, Complaint, Release Date, Mugshots, Arrest Date, Case Number, Warrant Comment, Court, Address Given, Jail Roster, Bond, Bookings, Custody, Status, Address Given, Booking Date, Who's in jail, Degree Level, Arrests, Commitment Date.

It can be a tough transition finding out that a friend or loved one is in jail. However, just because someone you care about is facing time, doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to be there and support them.

Those who were arrested in McLean County will most likely be taken to McLean County Detention Center in Illinois before being sentenced. In this guide, you will learn a little about the jail, how to make sure an inmate is there, and how to be a support system while a friend or loved one is incarcerated.

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About the McLean County Detention Center

McLean County Detention Center in Illinois actually houses both the main jail and the road prison as well as those who are arrested in McLean County.

The McLean County Detention Center is dedicated to keeping the public safe through custody and control of inmates. However, they also treat inmates with fairness and respect while maintaining a safe, humane, and secure environment for inmates, staff, and the community.

The McLean County Detention Center also supports former inmates to reintegrate into the community by providing programs that encourage positive behavior changes and positive attitudes.

The McLean County Detention Center currently has work release security, health services, booking, transportation, central support services, training, and contract services.

How to Search for an Inmate

In order to fully support an inmate, you must first locate which facility they are in. So, your first step would be to do an inmate search.

To search for an inmate, click on this link. From there, you can search for an inmate by going through the list or typing in their first and last name.

Once you find the person you are looking for, you will want to write down pertinent information such as the booking number, facility code, the facility address, and the booking date.

You will need the information from the inmate search to send mail, visit, or send money to the inmate.

How to Support an Inmate

Whether an offender is in jail for a minor offense or a major offense, it is important to their rehabilitation to be in contact with positive friends and relatives. A great way to support an inmate is by being a person they can call, writing letters, visiting, and helping them get things they need from commissary.

Each jail and prison has different rules and procedures when it comes to keeping in contact. Here is how you can stay in contact with an inmate at McLean County Detention Center in Illinois:

Send Mail: To send mail to an inmate, you will need to use the address assigned to the inmate that you wrote down from the inmate search. Be sure to include all information. Here is an example

Inmate Full name/number

McLean County Detention Center

104 West Front Street, Bloomington, IL, 61702

When sending mail to an inmate, it must always have a return address or it will not be given to the inmate. Include your full name and address.

Talk on the Phone: Inmates are only allowed to make outgoing phone calls. There are two ways they can do this.

Make a prepaid account with CenturyLink. This prepaid collect allows you to receive calls directly to your phone number.
Put money on an inmate’s phone account. Using CenturyLink, you can also fund an account that allows the inmate to call any number on their approved list.

Visit an Inmate: In order to visit an inmate, you will need to schedule a visit online. If you are a new user, you will need to register for an account. You will be required to check the box stating that you read and understand the visitation policy, rules, and regulations. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

No cell phones are allowed during the visit.
No visitors can be added to the visitation the day of visitation.
You must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance.
Visitation is Monday through Sunday from 9am to 8pm.
Visits can also be set up by video.

If an inmate is housed in McLean County Detention Center, you can call the facility to schedule a visit as well.

309-888-5065

Commissary and Sending Money

Inmates who are staying in the McLean County Detention Center in Illinois are able to buy things they may need from commissary. Commissary is a store within the jail that an inmate can purchase such as:

Books
Paper, pencils, pens, stamps, envelopes
Clothes
Shoes
Tablets (no internet)
Hygiene products

In order for an inmate to purchase these items, make calls, or to bail themselves out (self-bail), they will need money put on their trust accounts. You can easily make a deposit online.

Once on the page, you will click on the Corrections bubble “Make a deposit now” to make a touchpay account. You will need to register for an account if you haven’t done so before.

Send Care Packages

Additionally, McLean County Detention Center allows you to purchase items online through iCare Gifts. Using this service, you can send your friend or loved one a package of their favorite snacks to let them know you are thinking about them and care.

With so many ways to stay connected with an offender, you can make this hard time in their life and yours a way to show them that you are confident in them being able to be rehabilitated, and that you will support them through this tough time.

Keep in mind that all rules and regulations must be followed for the safety of the community, the inmates, and the staff.

McLean County Prison Statistics

McLean County Jail Admissions By Race

Asian Jail Population	-
Native Jail Population	1
Black Jail Population	129
Latino Jail Population	11
White Jail Population	119

McLean County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population	254
Male Jail Population	225
Female Jail Population	34
Total Jail Admissions	7,717

McLean County Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population	163
Male Pretrial Jail Population	113
Female Pretrial Jail Population	8

McLean County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Jail	1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail	2
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison	1
Jail Population Held for ICE	-
Jail Population Held for State Prison	3
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies	3