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Vandalia CC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - minimum facility.
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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at Route 51 N in Vandalia, IL, Vandalia CC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Vandalia CC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on IL DOC - Vandalia Correctional Center so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.
Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
Vandalia Correctional, situated 85 miles southeast of Springfield in Fayette County, operates as a minimum-security prison, housing up to 1,003 adult male inmates within an open dormitory setting. Spanning 113 buildings across 8 acres enclosed by a perimeter fence, the facility initially served as a prison farm operation, exclusively housing misdemeanor offenders. Engaged in the correctional industries program, Vandalia allows inmates to work in various capacities, including milk and juice production, turkey processing, vegetable oil processing, and spice production.
The facility offers a range of programs aimed at inmate rehabilitation and skill development, encouraging participation in vocational courses covering construction trades, automotive and body repair, and horticulture. Educational opportunities abound, with courses available for adult basic education, GED attainment, and even college-level classes.
Inmate Programs span academic, vocational, and personal development realms. Academic offerings include ABE (Adult Basic Education), GED, Pre-GED, computer technology, and vocational technical math, along with college academic classes. Vocational training encompasses building trades, auto body school, horticulture, and career technologies.
Participation in correctional industries such as milk and juice production, turkey processing, vegetable oil processing, and spice production provides practical skills and job training. Volunteer services, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Bible Studies, and religious programs, aim to support inmates' spiritual and personal growth. Additional programs cover chaplaincy services, fatherhood initiative, leisure time activities, library services, field services, TRAC 1 (Trained Reformed and Capable), orientation, lifestyle redirection, drug education, parenting, Inside Out Dads, hot topics presentations, parole school, and anger management, addressing various facets of inmate rehabilitation and community reintegration.
Vandalia CC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
IDOC Visitation Rules and Information
To visit Vandalia Correctional Center, you must sign up in advance.
Video Visitation - Video visitation hours are Sunday through Saturday 8:30a to 1:30a and 3:00p to 7:00p. Visitors should log on 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
