Jefferson County, IL Jail and Prison System

Address:	911 East Casey Avenue, Mount vernon, IL 62864
Phone:	618-244-8015
Fax:	618-244-8999
Website:	https://www.ice.gov/detention-facility/jefferson-county-justice-center

Jefferson County IL Justice Center is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Mount Vernon, 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 1819

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

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Mount Vernon, IL Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Jefferson County IL Justice Center?

Locating an Inmate in Jefferson County IL Justice Center

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Jefferson County IL Justice Center 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 Jefferson County IL Justice Center Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Jefferson County IL Justice Center inmate contact the facility directly via 618-244-8015 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Jefferson County IL Justice Center 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 Jefferson County IL Justice 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 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tue	8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wed	8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Thu	8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri	8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sat	8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sun	8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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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 Jefferson County IL Justice Center.

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 618-244-8015.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Jefferson County IL Justice Center 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
Jefferson County Jail 911 Casey Ave. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864	—	—	—