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Illinois Inmate Search Statistics

41,427

Total number of incarcerated in Illinois

418

No. of incarcerated per adult population in Illinois

324

No. of incarcerated per total population in Illinois

Inmate Search in Illinois - The Ultimate Guide 2023

About Illinois State

Located in the Midwest, Illinois is also part of the Great Lakes region. It became the 21st American state when it joined the union in 1818. Known as the Prairie State for its location, Illinois also uses the nickname of the Lincoln State for its connection to President Lincoln. Many know Illinois for its urban areas such as Chicago, which is home to more than 2.7 million people. More than 100,000 people live in other cities, including Joliet and Springfield, the state capital. On recent lists, Illinois ranked as the sixth largest state in terms of overall population and 25th for its landmass of more than 59,000 square miles.

Illinois DOC Inmate Search

The Illinois Department of Corrections has an online search that helps you find an inmate in the state’s facilities.

Step 1: Visit the Offender Search page on the website.

Step 2: Choose how you want to search and click the corresponding button. Though you can search for the individual’s DOC number or date of birth, using the last name is the easiest way to search. You simply enter the person’s last name before hitting the search button.

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Step 3: Once the results page loads, choose a name to learn more. You need to select a name from the list and then click on the query button below the list.

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Step 4: View the available information to learn more about the inmate and their crimes. You can see a current photo and a physical profile along with a list of crimes committed and the sentencing guidelines.

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The Illinois State Police Department is responsible for overseeing the sex offender registry, which includes an online search.

Step 1: Visit the sex offender registry search page. You need to read through the terms and conditions of the site before clicking to show that you agree to follow those terms.

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Step 2: Use the search options on the side of the page to perform your search. You need a minimum of the offender’s last name but can also add a first name and address details. Illinois lets you search for homeless offenders, too. Type the information that you want to use in the appropriate boxes and click the search button.

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Step 3: Check the results to find the correct inmate. Illinois shows you any non-compliant inmates and lists the addresses of all inmates in custody or on parole.

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Step 4: Click on the name that interests you to view both a photo of the inmate and any information about their crimes.

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Illinois DOC Information

1301 Concordia Court
P.O. Box 19277
Springfield, IL 62794-9277
Phone Number: (217) 558-2200

Illinois Department of Corrections Facilities

Also known as the IDOC, the Illinois Department of Corrections oversees many facilities. There are multiple state prisons as well as federal facilities that house inmates. Those waiting to go before a judge and those convicted of lesser crimes often spend time in county jail. You may want to check those facilities for information on visiting hours and how you can contact inmates. Check the list below to see how you can contact any facility.

Facility NameAddressPhoneFax
Illinois River Correctional Center1300 W. Locust Street, Canton, IL 61520(309) 647-7030(309) 647-0353
Menard Correctional Center711 Kaskaskia Street, Menard, IL 62259(618) 826-5071(618) 826-1141
Pontiac Correctional Center700 West Lincoln Street, Pontiac, IL 61764(815) 842-2816(815) 842-3420
Stateville Correctional Center16830 So. Broadway St., P.O. Box 112, Joliet, IL 60434(815) 727-3607(815) 727-5511
Big Muddy River Correctional Center251 N. Illinois Highway 37, Ina, IL 62846(618) 437-5300(618) 437-5627
Centralia Correctional Center9330 Shattuc Road, P.O. Box 1266, Centralia, IL 62801(618) 533-4111(618) 533-4112
Danville Correctional Center3820 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61834(217) 446-0441(217) 446-9505
Graham Correctional Center12078 Illinois Route 185, Hillsboro, IL 62049(217) 532-6961(217) 532-6799
Hill Correctional Center600 South Linwood Road, P.O. Box 1700, Galesburg, IL 61402(309) 343-4212(309) 343-4287
Decatur Correctional Center2310 East Mound Road, P.O. Box 3066, Decatur, IL 62524(217) 877-0353(217) 875-6539
Dixon Correctional Center2600 N. Brinton Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021(815) 288-5561(815) 288-9713
Jacksonville Correctional Center2268 East Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650(217) 245-1481(217) 245-1287
Joliet Treatment Center2848 West McDonough, Joliet, IL 60436(815) 730-4400(815) 730-4401
Lawrence Correctional Center10940 Lawrence Road, Sumner, IL 62466(618) 936-2064(618) 936-2577
Lincoln Correctional Center1098 1350th Street, P.O. Box 549, Lincoln, IL 62656(217) 735-5411(217) 735-5381
Logan Correctional Center1096 1350th Street, P.O. Box 1000, Lincoln, IL 62656(217) 735-5581(217) 735-1077
Menard Medium Security Unit711 Kaskaskia Street, Menard, IL  62259(618) 826-5071(618) 826-1141
Pinckneyville Correctional Center5835 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, IL 62274(618) 357-9722(618) 357-2083
Pontiac Medium Security Unit700 West Lincoln Street, Pontiac, IL 61764(815) 842-2816(815) 842-3420
Robinson Correctional Center13423 East 1150th Avenue, Robinson, IL 62454(618) 546-5659(618) 544-2166
Shawnee Correctional Center6665 State Route 146 East, Vienna, IL 62995(618) 658-8331(618) 658-4014
Sheridan Correctional Center4017 E. 2603 Road, Sheridan, IL 60551(815) 496-2181(815) 496-2931
Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center950 Kingshighway Street, East St. Louis, IL 62203(618) 394-2200(618) 394-2228
Taylorville Correctional Center1144 Illinois Route 29, Taylorville, IL 62568(217) 824-4004(217) 824-4042​
Vandalia Correctional CenterRoute 51 North, P.O. Box 500, Vandalia, Il 62471(618) 283-4170(618) 283-9147
Vienna Correctional Center6695 State Route #146 East, Vienna, IL 62995(618) 658-8371(618) 658-3609
Western Illinois Correctional Center2500 Rt. 99 South, Mount Sterling, IL 62353(217) 773-4441(217) 773-2202
Dixon Springs Impact Incarceration Program (IIP)979 State Hwy 146 W., Golconda, IL 62938(618) 949-3311-
Du Quoin Impact Incarceration Program (IIP)275 Agriland Acres, Du Quoin, Il 62832(618) 542-5738(618) 542-4680
Crossroads Adult Transition Center3210 West Arthington, Chicago, IL 60624(773) 533-5000(773) 533-0828
Fox Valley Adult Transition Center1329 North Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506(630) 897-5610(630) 897-1386
North Lawndale Adult Transition Center2839 West Fillmore, Chicago, IL 60612(773) 638-8480(773) 638-8498
Peoria Adult Transition Center607-613 North Main, Peoria, IL 61602(309) 671-3162(309) 672-1401
Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center2021 Kentville Road, Kewanee, IL 61443(309) 852-4601(309) 852-3589
Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center636 Elza Brantley Dr., Murphysboro, IL 62966(618) 565-2944-
Crossroads Adult Transition Center3210 West Arthington, Chicago, IL 60624(773) 533-5000(773) 533-0828
East Moline Correctional Center100 Hillcrest Road, East Moline, IL 61244(309) 755-4511(309) 755-0498
Elgin Treatment Center750 South State Street, Elgin, IL 60123(847) 608-3054(847) 608-3062
Graham Reception and Classification Center12078 Illinois Route 185, Hillsboro, IL 62049(217) 532-6961(217) 532-6799
Logan Reception Classification Center1096 1350th St, Lincoln, IL 62656, United States(217) 735-5581-
Menard Reception & Classification Center711 Kaskaskia Street, Menard, IL  62259(618) 826-5071(618) 826-1141
Northern Reception and Classification Center16830 So. Broadway Street, P.O. Box 112, Joliet, IL 60434(815) 727-3607(815) 727-5511
Clayton Work Camp306 Correctional Drive, Clayton, IL  62324(217) 894-6577-
Greene County Work CampUS 67 South, Roodhouse, IL 62082(217) 374-2177-
Pittsfield Work Camp23540 365th Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363(217) 285-2280-
Southwestern Illinois Work Camp950 Kingshighway Street, East St. Louis, Il 62203(618) 394-2200-
Stateville Minimum Security Unit16830 So. Broadway Street, P.O. Box 112, Joliet, IL 60434(815) 727-3607(815) 727-5511

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