The Wabash County Jail is a 21-bed jail located in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 618-262-4186.
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 Wabash County Jail at 618-262-4186 for assistance.
Phone: 618-262-4186
Physical Address:
110 E. 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wabash County Jail
110 East 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wabash County Jail
110 East 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wabash 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 618-262-4186 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Wabash County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Wabash County Jail Inmate Search
The Wabash County Jail maintains an average of 21 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wabash 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 Wabash County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 420 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe capacity of Wabash County Jail in Illinois ranges from roughly 21 inmates with a maximum capacity of 21. The Wabash County Jail in Illinois is located at 110 East 4th Street, Mt. Carmel, IL, 62863. The jail is a small single-story brick and metal building.
The phone number for the jail is 618-262-4186. The Wabash County Jail in Illinois has visitation hours on Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Inmates at this jail are offenders who have been arrested in Wabash County that were recently charged with a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.
Inmate services include an online money deposit, video visitation, digital email messaging and outgoing phone calls.
Appointments must be made by calling between specific hours, which are 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for Thursday visitation and 9:00 am to 11:00 am for Sunday visitation. Each inmate is allowed one hour of free site visitation, and inmates with special privileges may be allowed additional visits.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Wabash 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 Wabash 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 618-262-4186.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Wabash County Jail in Mt. Carmel 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 618-262-4186 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 Wabash County, Illinois, visit the Wabash County Jail Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wabash County Jail? What is the Schedule?
110 E. 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
618-262-4186
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 618-262-4186 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
DAY | TIME | CALL TO MAKE APPOINTMENT |
SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM | 9:00AM-11:00AM |
THURSDAY | 6:00PM-8:30PM | 2:00PM-4:00PM |
Wabash 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 Wabash County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-262-4186 for further assistance.
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110 E. 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
618-262-4186
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wabash County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-262-4186 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wabash County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wabash County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-262-4186 for further assistance.
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To receive phone calls from inmates in Wabash County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Wabash 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 Wabash County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-262-4186 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Wabash County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Wabash 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 Wabash 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 #
Wabash County Jail
110 East 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wabash County Jail
110 East 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
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 Wabash 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 Wabash 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 #
Wabash County Jail
110 East 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
For inmates receiving mail in the Wabash 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 Wabash County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wabash County Jail
110 East 4th Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
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 Wabash County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-262-4186 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wabash County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wabash County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-262-4186 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wabash 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 Wabash County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Wabash 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 Wabash County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Wabash County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wabash County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-262-4186 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Wabash 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 Wabash County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-262-4186 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wabash County?
This facility, known as "Wabash County Jail" is also known as Wabash County Jail, Illinois, Wabash.