Jerome Combs Detention Center is a 456-bed jail based in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 815-802-7272.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Jerome Combs Detention Center at 815-802-7272 for help.
Phone: 815-802-7272
Physical Address:
3050 Justice Way
Kankakee, IL 60901
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Securus Digital Mail Center - Kankakee County
PO Box 974
Lebanon, MO 65536
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Kankakee County Detention Center
3050 South Justice Way
Kankakee, IL 60901
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jerome Combs Detention Center, 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 815-802-7272 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Kankakee County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Jerome Combs Detention Center Inmate Search
The Jerome Combs Detention Center maintains an average of 456 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jerome Combs Detention Center 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 Kankakee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,040 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 456-bed Jerome Combs Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Kankakee 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 815-802-7272, 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 Jerome Combs Detention Center 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#
Securus Digital Mail Center - Kankakee County
PO Box 974
Lebanon, MO 65536
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#
Kankakee County Detention Center
3050 South Justice Way
Kankakee, IL 60901
After arrest, individuals are processed at Jerome Combs Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Jerome Combs Detention Center:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 815-802-7272.
If someone is taken to Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 815-802-7272.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Kankakee County, Illinois, visit the Jerome Combs Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jerome Combs Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
3050 Justice Way
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-802-7272
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | no visits |
MONDAY | no visits |
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | no visits |
MONDAY | no visits |
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 12:30 PM - 4:15 PM 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 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 Jerome Combs Detention Center 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.
Jerome Combs Detention Center 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 Jerome Combs Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-802-7272 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 Jerome Combs Detention Center?
3050 Justice Way
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-802-7272
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | no visits |
MONDAY | no visits |
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | no visits |
MONDAY | no visits |
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 12:30 PM - 4:15 PM 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jerome Combs Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-802-7272 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jerome Combs Detention Center?
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
Jerome Combs Detention Center 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 Jerome Combs Detention Center 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#
Kankakee County Detention Center
3050 South Justice Way
Kankakee, IL 60901
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Jerome Combs Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Jerome Combs Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Kankakee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jerome Combs Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-802-7272 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jerome Combs Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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 Jerome Combs Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-802-7272 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Jerome Combs Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Jerome Combs Detention Center 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 Jerome Combs Detention Center 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#
Securus Digital Mail Center - Kankakee County
PO Box 974
Lebanon, MO 65536
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Kankakee County Detention Center
3050 South Justice Way
Kankakee, IL 60901
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 Jerome Combs Detention Center 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 Jerome Combs Detention Center 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#
Kankakee County Detention Center
3050 South Justice Way
Kankakee, IL 60901
For inmates receiving mail in the Jerome Combs Detention Center 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 Jerome Combs Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Securus Digital Mail Center - Kankakee County
PO Box 974
Lebanon, MO 65536
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 Jerome Combs Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-802-7272 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jerome Combs Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Jerome Combs Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Jerome Combs Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Jerome Combs Detention Center 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
Jerome Combs Detention Center 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Jerome Combs Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Jerome Combs Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Kankakee County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jerome Combs Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-802-7272 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jerome Combs Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Kankakee County inmate, do the following:
Jerome Combs Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Kankakee County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Kankakee County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Kankakee County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Jerome Combs Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jerome Combs Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-802-7272 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Jerome Combs Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Kankakee County follow these instructions:
For all Kankakee County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jerome Combs Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-802-7272 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Kankakee County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kankakee County?
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