The Tazewell County Jail is a 226-bed jail located in Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 309-477-2253.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Tazewell County Jail at 309-477-2253 for assistance.
Phone: 309-477-2253
Physical Address:
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Tazewell 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 309-477-2253 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Tazewell County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender, or Active Arrest Warrants for fugitives of Tazewell County.
Tazewell County Jail Inmate Search
The Tazewell County Jail maintains an average of 226 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tazewell 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 Tazewell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,520 offenders.
The following charts of Tazewell County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Tazewell County Corrections Department, the state of Illinois Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Tazewell County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Tazewell County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Tazewell County Jail has a rated capacity of 226 beds, although they can house up to 226 beds if necessary. The jail is located at 101 S. Capitol Street in Pekin, Illinois, 61554, in the Tazewell County Justice Center. It can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 309-477-2253.The jail shares a building with the Tazewell County Sheriff's Department, which is also responsible for managing the jail.
The Justice Center was built and first occupied in 2002. It is a 124,000 square foot building that cost $16.5 million at the time to build. In addition to the Tazewell County Jail, which occupies 91,000 square feet of the total, it also houses a 12-bed juvenile detention center that is separate from the adult section. The jail houses both male and female offenders, those arrested for crimes ranging from misdemeanors to the most serious felonies such as murder and rape. Inmates are housed in pods of 60 cells, each with their own day rooms, rec areas and showers.
If you want information about an inmate, you can either call the jail at 309-477-2253, or look it up online in the Inmate Custody Jail Roster. The online tool gives you the name, crime they were arrested for, detainee #, which you will need to bond them, mail them or put money on their account. It does not provide mugshot photos at this time.
The Tazewell County Jail provides daily visitation using a video service. The schedule can be found below in the Inmate Visitation section or in more detail on our Inmate Visitation page.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Tazewell County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also send them money and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 309-477-2253.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Tazewell County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Tazewell County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 309-477-2253.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Tazewell County Jail in Pekin for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 309-477-2253 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Tazewell County, Illinois, see the Tazewell County Jail Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tazewell County Jail? What is the Schedule?
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
309-477-2253
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Tazewell County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Tazewell County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Tazewell County Jail?
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
309-477-2253
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (last visit 10:30 AM) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (last visit 4:00 PM) 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last visit 9:00 PM) |
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tazewell County Jail?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tazewell County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tazewell County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tazewell County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Tazewell County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Tazewell County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Tazewell County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Tazewell County Jail 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 Tazewell County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
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 Tazewell County Jail 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 Tazewell County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
For inmates receiving mail in the Tazewell County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Tazewell County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Detainee ID#
"Detainee"
Tazewell County Justice Center
101 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tazewell County Jail, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Tazewell County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Tazewell County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tazewell County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Tazewell County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tazewell County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-477-2253 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tazewell County?
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