Mercer County IL Jail is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Aledo, Illinois. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Illinois state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1989. The facility has a capacity of 102 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Aledo , IL judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Mercer County Il Jail
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Mercer 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 has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Mercer County Il Jail Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Mercer County Il Jail inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 309-582-5020 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Mercer County IL Jail 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 Mercer 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 | 9am - 6pm |
| Tue | 9am - 6pm |
| Wed | 9am - 6pm |
| Thu | 9am - 6pm |
| Fri | 9am - 6pm |
| Sat | — |
| Sun | — |
| 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 Mercer 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 309-582-5020. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at mcso@frontiernet.net.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Mercer County IL 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 Name c/o Mercer County Jail 906 SW 3rd St. Aledo, IL 61231 | — | — | — |