Menard Reception and Classification Center is a Medium security level State Prison located in the city of Menard, Illinois. The facility houses Male who are convicted for crimes which come under Illinois state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1878. The facility has a capacity of 86 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Menard, IL judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Menard Reception And Classification Center
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Menard Reception And Classification Center 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 has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Menard Reception And Classification Center Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Menard Reception And Classification Center inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 618-826-5071 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Menard Reception and Classification Center 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 Menard Reception and Classification 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 | 8am-3:30pm |
| Tue | 8am-3:30pm |
| Wed | 8am-3:30pm |
| Thu | 8am-3:30pm |
| Fri | 8am-3:30pm |
| Sat | 8am-3:30pm |
| Sun | 8am-3:30pm |
| 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 Menard Reception And Classification Center.
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 618-826-5071. 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 Menard Reception and Classification Center 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# Menard Reception and Classification Center P.O. Box 1000 Menard, IL 62259 | — | — | — |