Sangamon County Jail

You can support your loved ones at Sangamon Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 217-753-6886.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Sangamon Co Jail is a detention center located at One Sheriff's Plaza Springfield, IL which is operated locally by the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Sangamon County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Springfield Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.

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The Sangamon County Detention Facility is a state-of-the-art institution designed with a podular indirect supervision layout, incorporating direct supervision capabilities in four major cellblocks. This facility can house a maximum of 314 inmates, who are accommodated according to their security level, ranging from dormitory-style areas for work release and trustees to single cells for maximum-security inmates.

The facility serves three primary categories of inmates: those awaiting bond or trial, those sentenced to serve time, and those held for other agencies, including federal inmates and illegal immigrants. The average daily population of the facility is approximately 300 inmates, with about 10% being female.

Inmates at the facility are provided with essential items such as clothing, meals, hygiene products, and medical services. Additional services, such as access to a facility barber, psychiatric examinations, commissary purchases, and various programs, are available to minimize conflicts between the inmate population and staff. Inmates bear the cost of some services, like the barber and commissary items. They are permitted to have unlimited funds in their accounts, with family and friends able to deposit money daily between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the main lobby area, or via mail in the form of a money order.

The facility supplies virtually all of the inmates' needs, and only a limited number of items are permitted to be brought in from outside. Clothing for trial appearances is allowed without special permission, while other items, such as educational materials and medications, require approval from the facility administration. Upon transfer from pre-arraignment to the general population, inmates receive bedding, facility clothing, and a hygiene kit, which includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, and washcloth. Inmates can supplement these basics by purchasing additional items from the commissary, such as candy, potato chips, undergarments, tennis shoes, and a variety of personal hygiene and grooming supplies. The facility barber provides weekly haircuts, which are charged to the inmate's account.

The jail 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. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. 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.

Books and magazines 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. The Jail enforces 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.

Inmates are permitted to send and receive mail from family, friends, and legal representatives. Incoming mail must display the facility address and the inmate's name and may be inspected for contraband before delivery. Inmates can send as many letters as they wish, provided they have sufficient funds.

Medical services are accessible to all inmates, beginning with a medical screening upon entry and a comprehensive physical examination within the first fourteen days of incarceration. Daily sick calls are conducted by qualified medical personnel, and treatment is provided as necessary. For those too ill to remain in the general population, a six-bed medical ward is available.

The facility offers a variety of programs to inmates, including Alcoholics Anonymous, PORA, GED testing (as funding allows), recreation, library services, and church services. Additionally, work crews from the facility perform community service activities, further contributing to the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.