Madison County Juvenile Detention Home

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Madison County Juvenile Detention Home Information

With 49 beds, the Madison County Juvenile Detention Home is a temporary placement for juveniles while they are waiting for a decision from the court. They will be admitted after their arrest and then housed at the location until the court releases them to their parents to wait for their court dates or sentence, or after they have received their sentence. Few will remain after sentencing to serve their commitment time. Education is continued through work with the local schools, so they are able to return to the school after they are released without falling behind their classmates. They are also provided with additional opportunities to access further education and learning opportunities. Counselling and social services are also provided, and will assist youth in developing good social skills, life skills, managing emotions, and developing good decision making skills. A wellness policy is in place to address nutritional education and physical activity, teaching youth to care for themselves and their health. Mail: 100 5th Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025, United States Any and all mail must follow the rules and be delivered by the postal system. Phone: Outgoing phone calls are permitted, and youth will be provided access to phones at least once a week. Visitation: Visits are provided on at least one day each week and must be booked with the facility directly.

Phone: 618-692-1002

Physical Address:
100 West Fifth Avenue
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's Name
Madison County Juvenile Detention Center
100 W. 5th Avenue
Edwardsville, IL 62025

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How Do You Find Someone in the Madison County Juvenile Detention Home?

To search for an inmate in the Madison County Juvenile Detention Home, 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 618-692-1002 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Madison County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Madison County Juvenile Detention Home Inmate Search

The Madison County Juvenile Detention Home maintains an average of 49 offenders in custody on any given day. The Madison County Juvenile Detention Home 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 Madison County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,100 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Madison County Juvenile Detention Home

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Madison County Juvenile Detention Home 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 Madison County Juvenile Detention Home:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Madison County Juvenile Detention Home at 618-692-1002.

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Directions / Map to the Madison County Juvenile Detention Home
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Madison County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Madison County Juvenile Detention Home in Edwardsville, 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 618-692-1002 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Madison County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in Madison County, Illinois, visit the Madison County Juvenile Detention Home Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Madison County Juvenile Detention Home ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

100 West Fifth Avenue
Edwardsville, IL 62025
618-692-1002

  • 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 618-692-1002 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 618-692-1002 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 Madison County Juvenile Detention Home’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-692-1002 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Home’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-692-1002 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Home’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-692-1002 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Home’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-692-1002 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Madison County Juvenile Detention Home Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Madison County Juvenile Detention Home 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 Madison County Juvenile Detention Home 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:
Resident's Name
Madison County Juvenile Detention Center
100 W. 5th Avenue
Edwardsville, IL 62025



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
100 West Fifth Avenue
Edwardsville, IL 62025



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 Madison County Juvenile Detention Home allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Madison County Juvenile Detention Home 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:
100 West Fifth Avenue
Edwardsville, IL 62025

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Home’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-692-1002 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Home’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-692-1002 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Home’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-692-1002 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Home’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-692-1002 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Madison County Juvenile Detention Home? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Madison County

What are the other City and County Jails in Madison County?

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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