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  Union 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 226 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 Union County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,321 offenders.

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

1026 Shawnee College Road
Ullin, IL 62906
618-845-3512

• 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 618-845-3512 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 618-845-3512 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

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.

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.

How Do You Deposit Money for 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 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.

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 Union 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 Union 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.

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:
1026 Shawnee College Road
Ullin, IL 62906

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1026 Shawnee College Road
Ullin, IL 62906

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 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 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:
1026 Shawnee College Road
Ullin, IL 62906

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.

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

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.

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

Tri-County Justice & Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

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:

• First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
• When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
• These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
• It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
• The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

• Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
• If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
• If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

iphone app
Google Play app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Union County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Tri-County Justice & Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Union County, by creating an account.
• 
• Select Illinois, then select Tri-County Justice & Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Union 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
iphone app
Google Play app

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Tri-County Justice & Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Union 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 Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-845-3512 for further assistance.

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.

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