Effingham County Jail, IL Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster
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Effingham County Jail is located in Effingham, Illinois and serves this town and surrounding areas.
The sheriff operates the Effingham County Jail. The jail houses inmates who are 17 years old and above who have been arrested by all Effingham County law enforcement agencies or who are arrested in Effingham County by federal or state agencies.
The sheriff is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of individuals in custody in accordance with court-established guidelines, and for preventing inmate escapes from custody.
Effingham County Jail Prison Information
| Jail Name | Effingham County Jail |
| Jail Type | County Jail |
| Location | 101 North 4th Street, Suite 101, Effingham, IL, 62401 |
| Contact Numbers | 217-342-2102 |
| City | Effingham |
| Postal Code | 62401 |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| Jail Webpage | website |
Effingham County Sheriffs Department
| Sheriff | David J. Mahon |
| Address | 101 North 4th Street, Effingham, Illinois, 62401 |
| Phone | 217-342-2102 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | website |
Inmate Resources for Family and Friends
Public Records Online Search
Criminal Records and Contact Info aggregated from real law enforcement agencies and government court houses.
Inmate Search
If you know someone who has been arrested in Effingham County, you can check this website and do an inmate search. Just search for their first and last name, and you will see the inmate’s information.
You can also look for someone you know by browsing the inmate roster.
Sending a Mail
Inmate mail should be addressed as follows:
(INMATE’S FULL NAME – REQUIRED)
(Inmate’s Cell Location and SPN Number)
Effingham County Jail
101 North 4th Street, Suite 101, Effingham, IL, 62401
For safety and security purposes, follow these standards when sending mail to inmates through the U.S. Postal Service. Mail that does not meet these standards will be returned to the sender. Legal mail is the only exception.
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ONLY Postcards can be used to contact inmates through the U.S. Mail.
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Postage must be metered or stamps must be pre-printed. Adhesive or glued stamps will not be accepted.
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Postcards must be a minimum size of 3 ½ inches by 4 ¼ inches and a maximum size of 4 ¼ inches by 6 inches.
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The actual postcard must be white.
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Messages must be written in blue or black ink only.
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Defaced or altered postcards will not be accepted (postcards with plastic or wrappings; postcards marked with paint, crayon, or markers; postcards with labels stickers, watermarks, or stains; postcards with biohazards, including perfumes or lipsticks; postcards depicting nudity, weapons, or gang reference; postcards containing an affixed stamp).
Sending Money
Money can be deposited to an inmate account in three ways:
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Make a direct deposit using cash or a debit card at a kiosk in the jail lobby or the Effingham County Jail lobby
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Make deposits using TouchPay™ service. Call 866-232-1899 or online at touchpaydirect.com
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Send a Money Order to the jail using these procedures: 1) Only Western Union or U.S. Postal money orders for up to $75 are accepted. 2) The envelope must be clearly marked “inmate accounting” 3) No additional correspondence will be accepted with incoming inmate funds. 4) If additional contents are located in the envelope, the entire package will be returned to sender.
Phone Calls
Inmates at Effingham County Jail can make outgoing phone calls through SECURUS Technologies using inmate debit. Inmate Debit is an inmate-owned prepaid calling account used by inmates to pay for their own telephone calls.
Inmates cannot accept incoming calls.
Visiting Rules
All visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitation list to use either the on-site or the online (At-Home) remote services. An approved visitor is allowed only one visit per week.
All visits are by appointment only and must be scheduled 24 hours in advance by coming in to the Effingham County Jail or by registering online.
Video Visitation Center
Inmates in the Effingham County Jail can visit with friends or family at the jail’s video visitation center or remotely (At-Home) via the internet.
Each inmate is allowed two 30-minute visits per week at the visitation center.
Visitation Rules/Procedures
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Visitors to the jail visitation center must present a valid government-issued photo identification card, such as an official driver’s license, a state-issued identification card, or a military identification card. Use of the visitation center is free.
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Appropriate dress is required and no tobacco products, cell phones, or other electronic devices are allowed inside the jail.
Online (at home) visits
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Remote online (At-Home) visitation is available for a fee from any device with internet access and/or a webcam, including a home, library, office computer, or a “smartphone” (Android or I-Phone).
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Remote visitation costs $5.00 (five dollars) for each 30-minute session. Call 217-342-2102 for more information.
Visitation Hours
| Sunday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Holiday | – |
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
Effingham County Prison Statistics
Effingham County Pretrial Jail Population
| Male Pretrial Jail Population | 28 |
| Female Pretrial Jail Population | 4 |
| Pretrial Jail Population | 39 |
Effingham County Jail Admissions
| Total Jail Admissions | 1,721 |
| Total Jail Population | 46 |
| Male Jail Population | 39 |
| Female Jail Population | 10 |
Illinois Jail & Prison Phone Call Rates
| Out of State Phone Call Rate Per Minute | $0.01 |
| In-State Phone Call Rate Per Minute | $0.01 |
Effingham County Jail Admissions By Race
| Asian Jail Population | - |
| Native Jail Population | - |
| White Jail Population | 42 |
| Latino Jail Population | 2 |
| Black Jail Population | 7 |
Effingham County Jail Held Inmates
| Jail Population Held for ICE | - |
| Jail Population Held for State Jail | 4 |
| Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison | - |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for State Prison | 3 |
Effingham County, Illinois Warrants, Arrests
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