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 IllinoisVandalia Correctional Center
Route 51 North PO Box 500, Vandalia, IL, 62471
618-283-4170
Pontiac Correctional Center
700 West Lincoln Street PO Box 99, Pontiac, IL, 61764
815-842-2816
Dixon Correctional Center
2600 North Brinton Avenue PO Box 1200, Dixon, IL, 61021
815-288-5561
Dixon Springs Impact Incarceration Program
979 State Highway 146 West, Golconda, IL, 62938
618-949-3311
Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center
950 Kingshighway Street, East St. Louis, IL, 62203
618-394-2200
Jacksonville Correctional Center
2268 East Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, 62650
217-245-1481
Menard Correctional Center
711 Kaskaskia Street PO Box 711, Menard, IL, 62259
618-826-5071
Menard Medium-Security Unit
711 Kaskaskia Street PO Box 711, Menard, IL, 62259
618-826-5071
North Lawndale Adult Transition Center
2839 West Fillmore, Chicago, IL, 60624
773-638-8491
FCI Greenville
100 U.S. HWY 40 GREENVILLE, IL, 62246
618-664-6200
USP Marion
4500 PRISON ROAD MARION, IL, 62959
618-964-1441
Douglas County Jail
920 South Washington, Tuscola, IL, 61953
217-253-2913
Madison County Jail
405 Randle Street, Edwardsville, IL, 62025
618-692-1064
Marion County Jail
204 North Washington, Salem, IL, 62881
618-548-2141