Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are incarcerated in the Jersey County Jail until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 618-498-6881, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY at 618-498-6881 to get it.
Phone: 618-498-6881
Physical Address:
c/o Jersey County Jail
114 North Washington Street
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
P.O. Box 635
Hardin, IL 62047
Other Jails and Prisons
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-498-6881 for further assistance.
The Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY maintains an average of 2 offenders in custody on any given day. The Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY 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 Calhoun County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,200 offenders.
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After an arrest, the individual is brought to Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY at 618-498-6881.
Once an individual is booked at Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY in Jerseyville, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 618-498-6881 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Calhoun County, Illinois, visit the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY? What is the Schedule?
c/o Jersey County Jail
114 North Washington Street
Jerseyville, IL 62052
618-498-6881
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 618-498-6881 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-498-6881 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-498-6881 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-498-6881 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-498-6881 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
c/o Jersey County Jail
114 North Washington Street
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
c/o Jersey County Jail
114 North Washington Street
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
c/o Jersey County Jail
114 North Washington Street
Jerseyville, IL 62052
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-498-6881 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-498-6881 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-498-6881 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-498-6881 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Calhoun County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Calhoun County?
This facility, known as "Calhoun County Jail **INMATES ARE HOUSED IN JERSEY COUNTY" is also known as Calhoun County Jail, Calhoun County Jail, Illinois, Calhoun.
