Jefferson County, IL Jail and Prison System

Address:	251 N. Illinois Highway 37, Ina, IL 62846
Phone:	618-437-5300
Fax:	618-437-5627
Website:	https://www2.illinois.gov/idoc/facilities/Pages/bigmuddyriver.aspx
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Muddy-River-Correctional-Center/108749889204547

Big Muddy River Correctional Center is a Medium security level State Prison located in the city of Ina, Illinois. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Illinois state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1993 Big Muddy River Correctional Center has a total population of 1,876, being the 0th largest facility in Illinois. The facility has a capacity of 1,958 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Ina, Il judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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1,876 Population

1,958 Capacity
Ina, Il Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Big Muddy River Correctional Center?

Locating an Inmate in Big Muddy River Correctional Center

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Big Muddy River Correctional Center is to contact the State Prison 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 Big Muddy River Correctional Center Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Big Muddy River Correctional Center inmate contact the facility directly via 618-437-5300 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Big Muddy River Correctional Center State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a Big Muddy River Correctional Center 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	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (General Population Offenders) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Segregation Offenders)
Tue	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (General Population Offenders) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Segregation Offenders)
Wed	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (General Population Offenders) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Segregation Offenders)
Thu	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (General Population Offenders) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Segregation Offenders)
Fri	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (General Population Offenders) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Segregation Offenders)
Sat	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (General Population Offenders) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Segregation Offenders)
Sun	8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (General Population Offenders) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Segregation Offenders)
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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 Big Muddy River Correctional Center.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 618-437-5300.

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 Big Muddy River Correctional Center State Prison 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 & IDOC# Big Muddy River Correctional Center 251 N. Illinois Highway 37 Ina, IL 62846	—	—	—