Jefferson County, IL Jail and Mugshot Information

Updated on: January 26, 2024

Jefferson County Jail inmate lookup: Age, Arrests, Filing Date, Release Date, Criminal Records, Warrant No, Inmate Roster, Bookings, Who's in jail, Alias, Bond, Projected Release Date, Booking Date, Criminal Records, Disposition, Mugshots.

The Jefferson County Jail is a medium security facility that houses male inmates. The facility was built in 1981 with a capacity for 249 inmates. It is run by 341 officers and support staff.

The Jefferson County Jail is located in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois.

The Jefferson County Jail is unique as it offers sentenced felon programs, which allows them to shorten their time or fines through community service. The facility also offers educational opportunities to help inmates increase their knowledge and skill as they plan to rejoin the society.

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Jefferson County Jail — General Information

Jefferson County Jail Inmate Search

The Jefferson County Jail has an up to date online database for inmate search, roster reports, and bail bonds. You need to have some information on the inmate to help with the search, including the inmate's names and ID.

You can also call the facility on 618-244-8015 and talk to the prison personnel directly.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Sending Mail to Inmates

Inmate Name

BCP Number
Jefferson County Jail
911 East Casey Avenue, Mt. Vernon, IL, 62864

If you want books shipped to the inmate, use the address:

Jefferson County Jail
911 East Casey Avenue, Mt. Vernon, IL, 62864

Some of the facility's accepted vendors include Amazon, Barnes & Noble's, and Books a Million.

You cannot send more than three books to an inmate, and the books must be less than 3 inches thick.

Inmates have the right to send and receive mail at the Jefferson County Jail, but the mail will be checked for security reasons.

Sending funds to inmates

You will need to visit a kiosk at the Jefferson County Jail to deposit money at the machines. There are some instructions posted on how you can use the machines.

Mail funds to: (no personal checks or cash please)

Inmate Name
BCP Number
Jefferson County Jail
911 East Casey Avenue, Mt. Vernon, IL, 62864

You also have the online option to deposit money into the inmate's commissary here.

You can also send money orders through the mail. Ensure you add the inmate's names and id on the mail's back to ensure it is deposited on the right account.

Jefferson County IL Arrests Warrants and Sex Offenders

You can search for Warrants in Jefferson County Jail via its official website.

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Visiting an Inmate

THE INMATE VISITATION AREA IS CLOSED ON NATIONAL HOLIDAYS - APPOINTMENT WINDOW IS OPEN.

Jefferson County Jail allows inmates at least an hour a week for visits. Visitation is all week between 7:30 AM and 9:00PM Mondays through Friday and 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM on the weekends.

Before you visit, first schedule the visit by calling an official at the jail (618-244-8015) or visiting Jefferson County Jail official website In addition, you have to arrive not more than fifteen minutes late, as the visit will be canceled and you won't see the inmate.

Professional visits: The visiting area will open at 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday, for professional visits only.

Visiting Hours

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
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

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