Livingston County, IL Jail and Prison System

Address:	700 West Lincoln Street, Pontiac, IL 61764
E-mail:	LtGovStratton@illinois.gov
Phone:	815-842-2816
Fax:	815-842-3420
Website:	https://www2.illinois.gov/idoc/facilities/Pages/pontiacmediumsecurityunit.aspx

Pontiac Medium Security Unit is a Medium security level State Prison located in the city of Pontiac, 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 1871 Pontiac Medium Security Unit has a total population of 488, being the 42nd largest facility in Illinois. The facility has a capacity of 481 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

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

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488 Population

481 Capacity
Pontiac, IL Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Pontiac Medium Security Unit?

Locating an Inmate in Pontiac Medium Security Unit

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Pontiac Medium Security Unit 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 Pontiac Medium Security Unit Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Pontiac Medium Security Unit inmate contact the facility directly via 815-842-2816 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Pontiac Medium Security Unit 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 Pontiac Medium Security Unit 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	8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tue	8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Wed	8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thu	8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Fri	8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sat	8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sun	8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Hol	8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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 Pontiac Medium Security Unit.

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 815-842-2816. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at LtGovStratton@illinois.gov.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Pontiac Medium Security Unit 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# Pontiac Medium Security Unit P.O. Box 99 Pontiac, IL 61764	—	—	—

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