Clark County Jail

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Clark County Jail Information

The Clark County Jail is a 18 bed jail in the city of Marshall, Clark County, Illinois.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 217-826-6393, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 217-826-6393

Physical Address:
207 North 5th Street
Marshall, IL 62441

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Clark County Jail
207 North 5th Street
Marshall, IL 62441

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How Do You Find Someone in the Clark County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Clark County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 217-826-6393 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Clark County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Clark County Jail Inmate Search

The Clark County Jail maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clark County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Clark County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 360 offenders.

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About the Clark County Jail
The Clark County Jail in Illinois has a capacity of approximately 18 inmates. The Clark County Jail in Illinois is located at 207 North 5th Street, Marshall, IL, 62441. The phone number for the jail is 217-826-6393. The Clark County Jail in Illinois has different visitation hours and rules. InmateAid states that you can call 217-826-6393 for directions and information on the application process, visiting hours, rules, and dress code. Waukeganweb mentions that each inmate is permitted one hour of free visitation when they receive site visitation. Jailexchange notes that each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. Indianasheriffs provides updated information on the jail's inmate search and visitation hours. It is recommended to contact the jail directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information on visitation hours and rules. According to, the Clark County Jail in Illinois houses inmates with mental health issues, those awaiting trial, and those serving a sentence. However, there is no information available on the current conditions of the jail or any inmate issues. There is no information available in the provided search results that specifies what makes Clark County Jail in Illinois unique. The search results only provide general information about the jail, such as its location, size, and facilities.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 217-826-6393.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Clark County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Clark County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Clark County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Clark County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Clark County and other Illinois and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Clark County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Clark County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Clark County Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clark County Jail? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Clark County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clark County Jail?

For online or over the phone inmate deposits, use Care A Cell Money Deposit System.

If you have specific questions that you want answered, check out their informative FAQ Page. or call them at 800-622-8166.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clark County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Clark County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Clark County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

For all the information regarding phone calls with Clark County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clark County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clark County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Clark County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Illinois.
3. Select Clark County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Clark County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Clark County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clark County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Clark County Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Illinois, then select Clark County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Clark County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Clark County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Clark County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Clark County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clark County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Clark County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel. 

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  1. The Clark County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  2. Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  3. When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Clark County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
  4. An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging. 
  5. You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
  6. All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
  7. If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
  8. Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

  1. The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
  2. For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
  3. For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
  4. There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Clark County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Clark County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Clark County Jail follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Clark County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  • Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  • When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Clark County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Clark County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Clark County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Clark County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Clark County Jail for a small monthly fee.  


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications
  • Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
  • Clark County Jail information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
  • Legal research
  • Medical requests
  • Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Clark County Jail directly at 217-826-6393 to rent a tablet for your inmate.


If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Clark County Jail

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Clark County? Read the following:


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications and Entertainment
  • Legal Research
  • and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Clark County Jail directly at 217-826-6393 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Clark County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Clark County?

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