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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Locating an Inmate in Jefferson County Il Justice Center
The best way to locate or get information on 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 has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Jefferson County Il Justice Center Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Jefferson County Il Justice Center inmate, contact the County Jail 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. |
| Hol | — |
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 | — | — | — |