Douglas County Jail

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

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 217-253-2913. 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. Douglas County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Douglas County?

What happens during booking in Douglas 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 Douglas 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Douglas County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Douglas 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 Douglas 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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 with 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Douglas County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 217-253-2913 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Douglas County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Douglas 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Douglas County Jail? 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 Douglas 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Douglas County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Douglas 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 217-253-2913 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Douglas County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Douglas County Jail Inmate Search

The Douglas County Jail maintains an average of 46 offenders in custody on any given day. The Douglas 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 Douglas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 920 offenders.

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Question 2

About the Douglas County Jail

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The 46-bed Douglas County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Douglas County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 217-253-2913, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.

The Douglas County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.

All personal mail is sent to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Douglas County Jail
P.O. Box 438
Tuscola, IL 61953

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Douglas County Jail
P.O. Box 438
Tuscola, IL 61953

Jail (Main): 217-253-2913
Sheriff: 217-253-2913

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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The booking procedure at Douglas County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Douglas County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Douglas County Jail includes the following steps:

Personal identification confirmation.
Mugshots for record-keeping.
Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
DNA collection may be required.
Conducting a thorough body search.
Securing personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 217-253-2913.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Douglas County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to handle bail after an arrest in Douglas County

If someone has been booked at Douglas County Jail in Tuscola, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 217-253-2913.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Douglas County.
Property within Douglas County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Douglas County, Illinois, visit the Douglas County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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

Douglas County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

920 South Washington
Tuscola, IL 61953
217-253-2913

Visits are 15 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 217-253-2913 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 217-253-2913 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	6:00PM - 8:00PM	N - Z
MONDAY	6:00PM - 8:00PM	A - M
TUESDAY	6:00PM - 8:00PM	N - Z
SATURDAY	6:00PM - 8:00PM	A - M

Douglas County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
Register with Inmate Sales.
Find Douglas County Jail
Select 'New Purchase'
Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-253-2913 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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

Douglas County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
Register with Inmate Sales.
Find Douglas County Jail
Select 'New Purchase'
Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-253-2913 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Douglas County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Douglas County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Douglas County Jail
P.O. Box 438
Tuscola, IL 61953

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Douglas County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Douglas County Jail follow these steps:

Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Douglas County.
After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
Choose Illinois, then choose Douglas County Jail
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate.
Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Douglas County Jail, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Douglas County at any one time.
If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Douglas County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Douglas County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-253-2913 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Douglas County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

Douglas County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
Services for Douglas County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Douglas County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Douglas County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-253-2913 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Douglas County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Douglas 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 Douglas 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 & Inmate ID #
Douglas County Jail
P.O. Box 438
Tuscola, IL 61953

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Douglas County Jail
P.O. Box 438
Tuscola, IL 61953

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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 & Inmate ID #
Douglas County Jail
P.O. Box 438
Tuscola, IL 61953

Douglas County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Douglas 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 Douglas County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Douglas County Jail
P.O. Box 438
Tuscola, IL 61953

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 Douglas County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-253-2913 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Douglas County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Douglas County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Douglas County Jail.

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Douglas County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Douglas County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

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

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

Go to JailATM, choose Illinois, then choose Douglas County Jail
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
Select the products you want shipped to them at Douglas County Jail, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Douglas County at any one time.
If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-253-2913 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Douglas County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.

Here's how it works:

First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.

Cost of Chirping:

Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00. Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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

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

Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Douglas County, by creating an account.
Select Illinois, then select Douglas County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Douglas County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-253-2913 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Douglas 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 Douglas County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-253-2913 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Douglas County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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

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Douglas County Jail

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Douglas County Jail Information

The booking procedure at Douglas County Jail

How to handle bail after an arrest in Douglas County

Douglas County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Douglas County

How Do Inmates in Douglas County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Douglas County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Douglas County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Douglas County Jail

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

Douglas County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

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

Search for an Inmate in Douglas County

Douglas County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Douglas County

Douglas County Jail Information

The booking procedure at Douglas County Jail

How to handle bail after an arrest in Douglas County

Douglas County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Douglas County

How Do Inmates in Douglas County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Douglas County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Douglas County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Douglas County Jail

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

Douglas County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

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

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