This page helps users with a McHenry County, Illinois inmate search by pointing to official jail search resources, custody-status tools, and next steps for inmate contact or visitation.
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office provides inmate search reports for the McHenry County Correctional Facility, with options to search by name or by date.
McHenry County inmate search by name or date
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office inmate search reports are designed for current McHenry County inmates. They also include people released within the last 3 days.
Use the search option that best matches what you know:
- Use Inmate Search by Name when you want to look for a person by name.
- Use Inmate Search by Date when you want to review the date-based inmate report.
- If the report does not look current, refresh the page and select the search option again.
Inmate lists are updated every hour.
Search coverage and limits
The inmate search report excludes federal detainees and anyone the system identifies as a juvenile. Weekenders and people temporarily out of the facility will not appear while they are out, but they will reappear once they return to the facility.
For the most up-to-date inmate list, the Sheriff's Office directs users to download the McHenry County Sheriff's Office app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Custody notifications through VINE
Crime victims and other concerned users can use VINE for custody status and criminal case information. VINE can send notifications by text, email, or telephone when an offender is released, transferred, escapes, or has a court appearance.
Illinois Statewide VINE can be reached at (866) 566-8439. Users may also learn more through VINELink custody notifications.
Visitation and inmate contact
Visits must be pre-scheduled, and all visits are recorded and may be monitored. On-site and off-site video visitation are available on a fee basis, and visits depend on kiosk availability and facility schedules.
Visiting hours are listed as:
| Day | Visiting time |
|---|---|
| Sunday-Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Sunday-Saturday | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| Sunday-Saturday | 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Sunday-Saturday | 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
For inmate phone service, the facility uses ICSolutions. Users can create an account online through ICSolutions or call (888) 506-8407.
Mail and commissary basics
Mail to an inmate must be sent through the U.S. Postal Service and cannot be dropped off at the facility. The envelope should include the inmate's full name, Jail ID number, and the McHenry County Jail address.
Commissary funds can be sent online through Access Corrections, by calling (866) 345-1884, by using the jail lobby kiosk, or by sending a money order made payable to the McHenry County Jail.
McHenry County inmate search contacts
Use these contacts for jail, inmate search, visitation, and Sheriff's Office questions.
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McHenry County Sheriff's Office, 2200 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: (815) 338-2144
Email: [email protected] -
Corrections Jail Main Office
Phone: (815) 338-9396 -
Jail Visitation
Phone: (815) 334-4745 -
McHenry County Correctional Facility, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: (815) 338-2144
Common questions
Where can I search for a McHenry County inmate?
Use the Sheriff's Office name-based inmate report or the date-based inmate report.
How often is the inmate list updated?
The inmate lists are updated every hour. If the list does not look updated, refresh the page and click the search option again.
Why might someone not appear in the inmate search?
The report excludes federal detainees and juveniles. Weekenders or people temporarily out of the facility may also be missing until they return.
Does the inmate search include recently released people?
Yes. The report includes current McHenry County inmates and people who have been released within the last 3 days.
Who handles visitation questions?
For jail visitation questions, contact Jail Visitation at (815) 334-4745. Visits must be pre-scheduled and may change based on facility needs.