Lake County Juvenile Detention

To search for an inmate in the Lake County Juvenile Detention, 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 847-377-7800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Lake County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Lake County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Lake County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lake County Juvenile Detention 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 Lake County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,000 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lake County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

Lake County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

24647 North Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847-377-7800

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 847-377-7800 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 847-377-7800 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 847-377-7800 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 847-377-7800 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lake County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 847-377-7800 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lake County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 847-377-7800 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lake County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

Lake County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lake County Juvenile Detention 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 Lake County Juvenile Detention 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:
24647 North Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
24647 North Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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 Lake County Juvenile Detention 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 Lake County Juvenile Detention 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:
24647 North Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 847-377-7800 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lake County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 847-377-7800 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lake County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 847-377-7800 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Lake County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 847-377-7800 for further assistance.

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