The Montgomery County Jail is a 42-bed jail located in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, Illinois. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 217-532-9511.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Montgomery County Jail at 217-532-9511 for assistance.
Phone: 217-532-9511
Physical Address:
140 North Main Street
Hillsboro, IL 62049
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Montgomery 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 217-532-9511 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Montgomery County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Search
The Montgomery County Jail maintains an average of 42 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montgomery 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 Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 840 offenders.
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Only one block north of the courthouse, the Montgomery County Sheriff Office and the 42-bed Montgomery County Jail are found in the same building allowing for all offenders to be booked directly after being arrested and then held at the same location as they wait for their trial or serve a short sentence. Inmates of the county are arrested on either misdemeanor or felony charges and will be housed and sentenced accordingly.
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 Montgomery 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.
Any questions or concerns about one of the inmates should be directed to the staff directly at 217-532-9511, including those regarding bail, how to pay bail, and visitation.
While meals, medical care, and mental health support are all provided, it is also important for offenders to have contact with their friends and family during the length of their incarceration. To accommodate this, mail is delivered on weekdays from the Postal Service.
Each letter must have the correct address of:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
... and a full return address including the name of the person who sent it. Nothing else may be on the envelope, and each will be checked for contraband before the inmate receives it.
The phones that are maintained in the housing units are able to make outgoing calls only and not accept incoming calls, and all calls are made collect or can be prepaid online.
Visiting hours are Tuesdays from 1:30pm until 3:30pm and online registration allows for additional funds to be added for remote visits.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Montgomery County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Montgomery County Jail typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 217-532-9511.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Montgomery County Jail in Hillsboro for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 217-532-9511 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Montgomery County, Illinois, visit the Montgomery County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail? What is the Schedule?
140 North Main Street
Hillsboro, IL 62049
217-532-9511
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 217-532-9511 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
VISITATION IS ON TUESDAYS FROM 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Montgomery 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:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
Montgomery 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:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
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
Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
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 Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Montgomery County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Montgomery County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
For inmates receiving mail in the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Montgomery County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Montgomery County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Montgomery 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
Montgomery 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montgomery County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
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:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Montgomery 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.
Inmate Sales Apps
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Montgomery County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Montgomery County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Montgomery County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Montgomery County?
This facility, known as "Montgomery County Jail" is also known as Montgomery County Jail, Illinois, Montgomery.
