Hancock County, KY Jail and Prison System

Address:	98 Buchanan Street, Po Box 66, Carthage, IL 62321
E-mail:	sheriffj@mchsi.com
Phone:	217-357-2115
Fax:	217-357-3035
Website:	https://www.hancockcounty-il.gov/sheriff/faq/
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hancock-County-Jail/413938925288398

Hancock County IL Jail is a Maximum security level County Jail located in the city of Carthage, Kentucky. The facility houses Male Offender who are convicted for crimes which come under Kentucky state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1987 The facility has a capacity of 43 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

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

Visit Kentucky inmate search page for statewide information.

43 Capacity
Carthage, IL Judicial District

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

Locating an Inmate in Hancock County IL Jail

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Hancock 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 Hancock County IL Jail Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Hancock County IL Jail inmate contact the facility directly via 217-357-2115 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Hancock County IL Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Wednesdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Hancock 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	—
Tue	—
Wed	1:30 pm to 3:00pm
Thu	—
Fri	—
Sat	1:30 pm to 3:00pm
Sun	—
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 Hancock 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 217-357-2115. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at sheriffj@mchsi.com.

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