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 IllinoisPittsfield Work Camp
23540 365th Street, Pittsfield, IL, 62363
217-285-2280
Robinson Correctional Center
13423 East 1150th Avenue, Robinson, IL, 62454
618-546-5659
Shawnee Correctional Center
6665 Route 146 East, Vienna, IL, 62995
618-658-8331
Stateville Correctional Center
16830 South Broadway Street PO Box 112, Joliet, IL, 60434
815-727-3607
Stateville Minimum Security Unit
16830 South Broadway StreetPO Box 112, Joliet, IL, 60434
815-727-3607
Taylorville Correctional Center
1144 Illinois Route 29, Taylorville, IL, 62568
217-824-4004
llinois Youth Center – St. Charles
3825 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles, IL, 60175
630-584-0506
Big Muddy River Correctional Center
251 North Illinois Highway 37, Ina, IL, 62846
618-437-5300
Crossroads Adult Transition Center
3210 West Arthington, Chicago, IL, 60624
773-533-5000
Decatur Correctional Center
2310 East Mound Road PO Box 3066, Decatur, IL, 62524
217-877-0353
Du Quoin Impact Incarceration Program
275 Agriland Acres, Du Quoin, IL, 62832
618-542-5738
Fox Valley Women Transition Center
1329 North Lake Street, Aurora, IL, 60506
630-897-5611
Hardin County Work Camp
Route 1, Box 99, Cave-In-Rock, IL, 62919
618-289-3237
Centralia Correctional Center
9330 Shattuc Road, Centralia, IL, 62801
618-553-4111
Graham Correctional Center
12078 Illinois Route 185, Hillsboro, IL, 62049
217-532-6961
Peoria Adult Transition Center
607-613 North Main, Peoria, IL, 61602
309-671-3162
Sheridan Correctional Center
4017 East 2603 Road, Sheridan, IL, 60551
815-496-2181
Thomson Correctional Center
1100 One Mile Road, Thomson, IL, 61285
815-259-1177
Vienna Correctional Center
6695 State Route 146 East, Vienna, IL, 62995
618-658-8371
Danville Correctional Center
3820 East Main Street, Danville, IL, 61834
217-446-0441