Ford County, IL Jail and Prison System

Address:	235 North American, Paxton, IL 60957
E-mail:	fcsheriff@fcsheriff.com
Phone:	217-379-2324
Fax:	217-379-9489
Website:	http://www.fordcountycourthouse.com/offices_sheriff.html
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ford-County-Sheriffs-Department/141780162658887

Ford County IL Jail is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Paxton, Illinois. The facility houses Male Offender who are convicted for crimes which come under Illinois state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1860 The facility has a capacity of 68 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Paxton, IL judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

Visit Illinois inmate search page for statewide information.

68 Capacity
Paxton, IL Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Ford County IL Jail?

Locating an Inmate in Ford County IL Jail

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Ford County IL Jail is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Ford County IL Jail Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Ford County IL Jail inmate contact the facility directly via 217-379-2324 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Ford County IL Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Ford County IL Jail inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tue	7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wed	7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thu	7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Fri	7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat	7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sun	7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Ford County IL Jail.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 217-379-2324. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at fcsheriff@fcsheriff.com.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Ford County IL Jail County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
Inmate Name, Inmate ID 235 North American, Paxton, IL, 60957	—	—	—