This page helps you handle an inmate search in Lake County, Illinois, by showing where to look for current custody information and which jail services may matter after you find a record.
The main public search option is the Corrections Records Search for Lake County, IL Sheriff inmate records. For questions that require staff help, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division handles jail-related information.
Corrections Records Search
Use the Corrections Records Search to look up current Lake County Sheriff inmate records. The search supports name or ID number searches and shows current inmates.
- Name
- ID number
Search results may show the inmate’s name, ID, arrest date and time, age, arresting agency, and mugshot indicator. The listing noted current inmates and an update time of June 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM.
- Open the Lake County Sheriff inmate records search.
- Enter a name or ID number.
- Review matching current inmate records.
- Use the inmate ID when contacting the jail or using related inmate services.
Check spelling and try a partial name if the exact name does not return the person you are looking for.
Lake County inmate information
The county’s Locate an Inmate page points users to inmate search information for Lake County. The Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division is the contact point for jail information.
The Inmate Information page lists the Corrections Division at 29 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue in Waukegan and provides the jail phone number for public questions.
Bond for an inmate
Lake County accepts bond to secure an inmate’s release from the Lake County Jail. In-person bond is accepted 24/7 through jail reception at 20 S County Street in Waukegan.
Bond is accepted only as cash or a certified cashier’s check. Certified cashier’s checks must be payable to the “Clerk of the Circuit Court.” Personal checks, credit cards, debit cards, and traveler’s checks are not accepted.
Review the county’s Post Bond for an Inmate page before going to jail reception. A valid photo ID is required when bond money is $10,000 or more, or when the listed charges involve controlled substances, racketeering, or money laundering.
Inmate funds and self-release
Lake County uses ConnectNetwork for inmate Trust Fund and Self-Release deposits. Funds may be used for commissary purchases or, when applicable, to help with self-release.
You can review the county’s Put Funds in an Inmate’s Account page for funding options. ConnectNetwork funding methods include online access, mobile app, phone funding, and jail reception or CBCC lobby kiosks.
| Service | Available options | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Fund | ConnectNetwork online, mobile app, phone, jail reception, or CBCC lobby kiosk | (888) 428-1845 |
| Self-Release | ConnectNetwork online, mobile app, phone, jail reception, or CBCC lobby kiosk | (888) 428-1845 |
| Tablet services deposits | GettingOut account or mobile app deposit | (866) 516-0115 |
Visits, mail, phones, and tablets
Lake County Jail offers remote video visitation through ViaPath GettingOut and VisManager. All incarcerated individuals receive one free visit per week, and remote visits cost $0.19 per minute for visit time used.
Personal mail changed on May 27, 2025. Personal letters, photos, and drawings must be sent to the TextBehind mailing address with the full facility name, the inmate’s full name, the inmate identifier, and the sender’s full name and physical address.
For calls, ConnectNetwork supports AdvancePay, PIN Debit, and collect calling. Local calls cost $0.07 per minute, and international calls cost $0.65 per minute. Tablet services are provided through ViaPath GettingOut, with some premium features requiring funds.
- Use Visit an Inmate for video visitation details.
- Use Write an Inmate for personal mail rules and the TextBehind mailing address.
- Use Inmate Phone System for phone account and rate details.
- Use Tablet Services for GettingOut tablet access, messaging, photo sharing, and deposits.
Lake County Sheriff jail contacts
Use these Lake County Sheriff contacts for jail information, corrections questions, and related inmate services.
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Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division, 29 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 377-4150
Fax: (847) 360-5763 -
Adult Corrections Facility, 20 S County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 377-4107
Fax: (847) 360-5763
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. -
Sheriff’s Office, 25 S Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 377-4000 or (847) 549-5200 Non-Business Hours
Fax: (847) 984-5974
[email protected]
Common questions
Where do I search for a Lake County inmate?
Use the Lake County Sheriff inmate records search to search current inmates by name or ID number.
What information can appear in the inmate search results?
Results may include the inmate’s name, ID number, arrest date and time, age, arresting agency, and mugshot indicator.
Who should I call if I cannot confirm whether someone is in Lake County Jail?
Call the Adult Corrections Facility at (847) 377-4107. The Sheriff’s Office notes that users should call that number to determine whether an inmate is housed in Lake County or McHenry County Jail.
Where is bond accepted for Lake County Jail inmates?
Bond is accepted 24/7 through jail reception at 20 S County Street in Waukegan. Bond must be paid by cash or certified cashier’s check.
Can I use a credit card to post bond in person?
No. Lake County does not accept personal checks, credit cards, debit cards, or traveler’s checks for in-person bond payment.
How do I send personal mail to an inmate?
Personal mail must be sent through the TextBehind mailing process to Lake County Jail, IL, with the inmate’s full name and inmate identifier included. Legal mail and official correspondence should not be sent to the Phoenix, MD personal mail address.