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 IllinoisPrinceton Jail
2 South Main Street, Princeton, IL, 61356
815-872-2351
Palos Heights Jail
7607 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
708-448-2131
O’Fallon Jail
285 North Seven Hills Road, O'Fallon, IL, 62269
618-624-4545
Olney Jail
320 South Whittle Avenue, Olney, IL, 62450
618-395-8481
Mt. Carroll Jail
302 North Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053
815-244-5313
Matteson Jail
20500 South Cicero Avenue, Matteson, IL, 60443
708-748-1564, 708-748-4085
Moline Jail
1640 6th Avenue, Moline, IL, 61265
309-797-0401
Maywood Jail
125 South 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, 60153
708-450-4888
Kankakee Jail
385 East Oak Street, Kankakee, IL, 60901
815-933-3321
Glen Carbon Jail
149 North Main Street, Glen Carbon, IL, 62034
618-288-7226, 618-288-3929
Harrisburg Jail
One North Main Street, Harrisburg, IL, 62946
618-252-4528
Flora Jail
123 North Locust Street, Flora, IL, 62839
618-662-9111
Dixon Jail
220 South Hennepin Avenue, Dixon, IL, 61021
815-288-4411
Effingham Jail
206 East Section Avenue, Effingham, IL, 62401
217-347-0774, 217-342-5331
Champaign Jail
82 East University Avenue, Champaign, IL, 61820
217-351-4545
Collinsville Jail
200 West Clay Street, Collinsville, IL, 62234
618-344-2131
Harvey Jail
15301 Dixie Highway, Harvey, IL, 60426
708-331-3030
Litchfield Jail
120 East Ryder Street, Litchfield, IL, 62056
217-324-5991
Des Plaines Jail
1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL, 60016
847-391-5400
Cicero Jail
4901 West Cermak Road, Cicero, IL, 60804
708-652-2130