This page helps with an inmate search in McLean County, Illinois by pointing you to the McLean County Detention Facility, related arrest information, and court record options.

Use the Detention Facility information for custody-related next steps, bond questions, inmate mail, visitation, and account deposits. For related public records, the county also provides a Daily Blotter and Circuit Clerk court record search.

McLean County Detention Facility information

The McLean County Detention Facility page is the main county resource for jail-related tasks. It covers bond, inmate mail, visitation, tablet services, and money deposits.

For bond amount questions, contact the McLean County Detention Facility at (309) 888-5065. Bond may be posted online through Access Corrections or in person using lobby kiosks at the detention facility.

  • Check the Detention Facility page for current jail service information.
  • Use the listed bond, mail, visitation, or account instructions that match your need.
  • Call the facility for bond amount questions before posting payment.

Daily arrest and incident information

The county’s Daily Blotter provides daily arrest and incident report information. It is intended to help the public with crime prevention and locating individuals suspected of criminal activity.

Important: People named in the Daily Blotter have not necessarily been charged with or convicted of the listed offenses. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.

For criminal case information connected to an arrest or custody matter, use the county’s Court Records Search. Traffic and criminal cases can be searched by name, case number, or name and date of birth.

Full years of Circuit Clerk data are available from 1991 to present. Searches before 1991 may require a prepaid written request or an in-person search of manual books.

If a name changes at the top of a criminal search result, the system may be showing a primary name tied to an alias. Confirm identity with the Circuit Clerk when needed.

Bond, mail, money, and visitation

Bond for a person in the McLean County Detention Facility can be posted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online bond payments and inmate account deposits are handled through Access Corrections.

Mail to a person at the detention facility should use the required mailing format and will be scanned into a digital format for viewing. Electronic mail is considered non-privileged and may be inspected under regular non-privileged mail procedures.

For jail visits, McLean County uses IC Solutions for scheduling and video visitation information. On-site visits and off-site visits have separate schedules, and off-site visits cost $7.50 for 30 minutes.

Visiting options include:

Visit type Availability Cost or limit
On-site visits Monday through Saturday; closed for on-site visiting on Sundays Three free 30-minute on-site visits per week
Off-site visits Monday through Sunday during listed off-site visiting hours Five paid visits per week
Off-site visit fee Handled by IC Solutions $7.50 for 30 minutes

Contact information for inmate search help

Use these county contacts for detention, sheriff, and related court record questions.

  • McLean County Detention Facility
    Bond amount questions: (309) 888-5065
  • Sheriff, 104 W Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
    Phone: (309) 888-5034
    Fax: (309) 888-5072
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Circuit Clerk, 104 W. Front St. Room 303 / 404, Bloomington, IL 61701
    Phone: (309) 888-5301
    Email: [email protected]
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm except legal holidays or court closures
  • Inmate mail
    McLean County Jail, Illinois, Inmate Name, Inmate ID#
    P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131

Common questions

Where do I start an inmate search in McLean County?

Start with the McLean County Detention Facility information for jail-related needs. For related arrest information, check the Daily Blotter, and for criminal case details, use the Circuit Clerk court record search.

Can I call about a bond amount?

Yes. For questions about bond amounts, contact the McLean County Detention Facility at (309) 888-5065.

How can bond be posted for someone in custody?

Bond may be posted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Payment can be made online through Access Corrections or in person using lobby kiosks at the McLean County Detention Facility.

The Court Records Search allows traffic and criminal case searches by name, case number, or name and date of birth. Circuit Clerk data is available from 1991 to present for full years of records.

How should I address mail to an inmate?

Use the inmate’s name and Inmate ID number with the McLean County Jail, Illinois mailing format. The mailing address is P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.