Sangamon County, Illinois Inmate Search

In Sangamon County, Illinois, inmate searches are used to find information about inmates currently serving time in the county jail. Such searches may reveal an inmate’s full name, physical description, mugshot, charges, court date, sentence duration, and bail amount. Inquirers may conduct inmate searches in Sangamon County using official tools and options provided by local, state, and federal entities.

At the local level, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office provides an online search platform for inmates held in the county jail. Record seekers may enter the inmate’s name to view relevant information on the platform. Note that the roster reveals both pretrial detainees and inmates serving short sentences in the county jail.

The Illinois Department of Corrections provides an online "Individual in Custody" search tool for inmates transferred to state prisons. Inquirers may search the platform by entering an inmate’s name, birthdate, or IDOC number. At the federal level, the Federal Bureau of Prisons offers an online database of inmates in federal penal institutions. To view records in the database, inquirers must search by entering the inmate’s name or prison ID number.

In addition to online searches, record seekers may search inmate records by directly contacting the county sheriff’s office. The county sheriff may respond to offline requests during official hours at this address:

1 Sheriff’s Plaza,

Springfield, IL 62701,

Phone: (217) 753-6886.

Note: City police departments may operate their own jails for short-term incarceration of arrestees. Residents can contact the police department directly to obtain information on such inmates. For example, record seekers may contact the Springfield Police Department to find recently booked persons in the city.

How to Find an Inmate in Sangamon County Jail

Record seekers typically find inmates in Sangamon County jail using resources provided by the county sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office allows online searches and offline requests for inmate records. To search inmate records online, record seekers must visit the sheriff’s Inmate Roster and enter the inmate’s name in the search field. There is also an option to scroll down the roster to locate inmates. For offline access to inmate records, local residents may contact the county sheriff’s office at this address:

1 Sheriff’s Plaza,

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: (217) 753-6886.

Likewise, searchers may contact the county jail to find information about current inmates. The jail facility may process in-person requests at this address:

Sangamon County Jail

200 South 9th Street

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: (217) 753-6886

Phone: (217) 753-6763

Note: To find inmate information offline, record seekers are typically required to provide identifying details, such as the inmate’s name and booking number. Note that the record custodian agencies may deny requests for sensitive inmate information. Such records are accessible only to authorized parties, such as the attorney, the record subject, or immediate family members.

How to Use the Sangamon County Jail Roster

Almost anyone may use the Sangamon County jail roster by following these steps:

1. Visit the County sheriff’s website.
2. Click the "Inmate Roster" to access the search function.
3. Input the inmate’s name to generate relevant search data.

What Information is Included in the Sangamon County Inmate Roster

The Sangamon County Inmate Roster may reveal the following inmate information:

• The inmate’s name
• Inmate number
• Inmate’s birth date and residence.
• Booking number, date, and time
• Crime type
• Charges
• Listed bonds
• Case number
• Court date and time
• Court disposition date.
• Release date

The inmate roster may not reveal information that is considered sensitive or confidential under state or federal law. For instance, the Illinois Freedom of Information Act governs public access to inmate records and may prevent unauthorized access to records whose disclosure may violate the safety of concerned parties. Examples of non-public inmate records include the following:

• Confidential informant status.
• Information regarding individuals in juvenile detention.
• Personal contact information of inmates.
• Information protected under the attorney-client privilege.
• Psychological profiles and medical records of inmates.

Contact Details for Sangamon County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

For inmate-related inquiries, record seekers may contact the Sangamon County sheriff’s office and the county jail at these locations:

Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office

1 Sheriff’s Plaza

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: (217) 753-6886.

Sangamon County Jail

200 South 9th Street

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: (217) 753-6886

Phone: (217) 753-6763

Jail Facility Overview in Sangamon County

Sangamon County is home to the County Jail and the Juvenile Detention Center. The County Jail, located in Springfield, is the county’s largest detention center, with a total capacity of 314 beds. It is a medium-security facility that houses adult male and female inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences. In comparison, the Sangamon County Juvenile Center, also in Springfield, holds male and female juveniles. The facility temporarily houses juveniles pending their court appearance or transfer to other facilities.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Sangamon County Jail	200 South 9th Street Springfield, IL 62701	(217) 753-6886 (217) 753-6763	8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays	The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated email. However, inquirers may send inquiries via email to the county sheriff’s office at wb2345@co.sangamon.il.us.
Sangamon County Juvenile Center	2201 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703-4564.	(217) 747-8000	24 hours a day, 7 days a week.	The Sangamon County Juvenile Center does not have a dedicated email address.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Sangamon County Jail?

Friends and family members may send money to inmates in Sangamon County Jail via any of these options:

• Online deposits via the Access Corrections Platform: This approved third-party platform allows deposits with a credit or debit card. Senders must register an account to make a deposit on the platform.
• Online deposit via the HomeWAV website: the third-party payment platform also allows online deposits to an inmate’s account.
• In-person deposits via the Access Corrections kiosk in the lobby of the county jail.
• Deposit via phone at (866) 345-1884: Follow the prompts and provide the inmate’s name and number, along with credit ordebit card details.

Third-party payment platforms may charge a convenience fee, typically a percentage of the total deposit. In addition, the county jail may impose deposit limits per transaction.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Sangamon County Inmate Roster only lists inmates held in the county jail. Interested parties must fill in the inmate’s name to search relevant data on the website. An alternative method for searching inmate information is to contact the county sheriff’s office or the county jail at these locations:

Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office

1 Sheriff’s Plaza

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: (217) 753-6886.

Sangamon County Jail

200 South 9th Street

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: (217) 753-6886

Phone: (217) 753-6763

However, there are no online inmate rosters for inmates serving time in the juvenile detention center. Record seekers may submit their request directly to the detention center or the Sangamon County Probation and Court Services at these locations:

200 South Ninth Street

Room 308

Springfield, IL 62701

Phone: (217) 753-6780

Fax: (217) 753-6766

Sangamon County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The Sangamon County Jail offers on-site and off-site video visitation. To use the off-site video visitation option, prospective visitors must create an account on the HomeWAV or ICSolution platform. Each visit lasts 20 minutes, and there are no limits on the number of video visits. The offsite video visitation is available daily from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

On the other hand, eligible persons may conduct on-site visits to the facility from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visits are 20 minutes long, and inmates may have 3 visits per week.

While at the facility, visitors must follow these rules:

• Schedule a visit at least 12 hours prior to the appointment.
• They must check in at least 15 minutes before the scheduled visit.
• Visitors must be 18 years of age or older and must present a valid government-issued photo ID.
• No more than 3 visitors can visit an inmate at the facility.
• Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The visitor may be required to provide proof of the child’s relationship to the inmate and to the visitor.
• Visitors under the influence of an intoxicating substance are not eligible to visit inmates.
• Visitors must wear clothing that covers all private body areas.
• Visitors must not bring prohibited items like cigarettes, cell phones, or bags during visitation.

Mailing and Commissary Information

The Sangamon County Jail partnered with a third-party platform to offer mail-in services to inmates at the facility. Interested persons may use the platform to send electronic or handwritten mail to inmates.

To send electronic mail, senders must create an account and forward letters, drawings, photos, and greeting cards to inmates. Inmates may view the mail via their account on the platform.

Alternatively, handwritten letters must be addressed to the third-party platform in this format:

Inmate’s First/Last Name and Inmate’s ID Number

Sangamon County Jail,

P.O. Box 247,

Phoenix, MD 21131

The county jail also allows money deposits into the commissary accounts of inmates in the facility. Payers may deposit funds via these options:

• Online deposits via the Access Corrections Platform
• Online deposit via the HomeWAV website
• In-person deposits via the Access Corrections kiosk in the lobby of the county jail.
• Deposit via phone call to (866) 345-1884