Jo Daviess County Jail is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Galena, Illinois. The facility houses Male Offender who are convicted for crimes which come under Illinois state and federal laws. The facility has a capacity of 27 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Galena, IL judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Jo Daviess County Jail
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Jo Daviess County 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 has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Jo Daviess County Jail Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Jo Daviess County Jail inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 815-777-2141 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Jo Daviess County Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Thursdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Jo Daviess County 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 | — |
| Thu | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri | — |
| Sat | — |
| Sun | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 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 Jo Daviess County 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 815-777-2141. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at sheriff@jodaviess.org.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Jo Daviess County Jail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate's full name Jo Daviess County Jail 330 N. Bench St. Galena, IL 61036 | — | — | — |