Tri-County Justice & Detention Center

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Tri-County Justice & Detention Center Information

The Tri-County Justice & Detention Center is a 240 bed jail in the city of Ullin, Pulaski County, Illinois. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 618-845-3512.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this Pulaski, Union and Alexander Counties are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this facility. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 618-845-3512, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center at 618-845-3512 to get it.

Phone: 618-845-3512

Physical Address:
20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pulaski County Detention Center
20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pulaski County Detention Center
20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Tri-County Justice & 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 618-845-3512 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Pulaski County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center Inmate Search

The Tri-County Justice & Detention Center maintains an average of 240 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tri-County Justice & 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 Pulaski County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,800 offenders.

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About the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center

The Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, also known as the Pulaski County Detention Center, is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Pulaski County, Alexander County or Union 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, and ICE.

The single story, white and gray concrete facility is located at the end of Justice Drive, right off of Shawnee College Road in Ullin, Illinois, about one-quarter mile from the Interstate 57 junction.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 618-845-3512, 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 Tri-County Justice & 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. 

Visiting days and times are Friday from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, and Saturday 9:00AM to 11:00AM and 1:00PM to 3:00PM.

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#
Pulaski County Detention Center
20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992

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#
Pulaski County Detention Center
20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Tri-County Justice & Detention Center?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Tri-County Justice & Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Tri-County Justice & Detention Center:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 618-845-3512.

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Directions / Map to the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Pulaski County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Tri-County Justice & Detention Center in Ullin, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 618-845-3512 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Pulaski County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Pulaski County, Illinois, visit the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992
618-845-3512

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call 618-845-3512 to 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 618-845-3512 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
FRIDAY 5:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 3:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 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 Tri-County Justice & Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center?

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
Tri-County Justice & 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 Tri-County Justice & 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#
Pulaski County Detention Center
20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992


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 Pulaski County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Tri-County Justice & Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Pulaski County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Illinois, then choose Tri-County Justice & Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Pulaski 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 Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Pulaski County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Tri-County Justice & Detention Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Pulaski County follow these instructions:

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Illinois.
  • Choose Tri-County Justice & Detention Center
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Illinois to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Illinois to Illinois) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Pulaski County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Tri-County Justice & 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 Tri-County Justice & 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#
Pulaski County Detention Center
20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pulaski County Detention Center
20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992



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 Tri-County Justice & Detention Center 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 Tri-County Justice & 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#
Pulaski County Detention Center
20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Tri-County Justice & 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 Tri-County Justice & Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pulaski County Detention Center
20 Justice Drive
Ullin, IL 62992


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 Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Tri-County Justice & Detention Center

Search for JailATM services for Tri-County Justice & Detention Center.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Tri-County Justice & Detention Center. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Tri-County Justice & 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

Tri-County Justice & 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.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Tri-County Justice & Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Illinois, then choose Tri-County Justice & Detention Center
  • 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 Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Pulaski 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 Tri-County Justice & Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pulaski County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tri-County Justice & Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Tri-County Justice & Detention Center? What does it look like?
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Search for an Inmate in Pulaski County

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