This page helps users handle a Jail Roster search in Sangamon County, Illinois. It explains how to use the Sangamon County Inmate Roster, how to read basic booking information, and when to contact the jail or Sheriff’s Office for help.

The main public resource is the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office inmate roster for current jail booking information.

Sangamon County Inmate Roster

Use the official Sangamon County Inmate Roster to review current roster entries. The roster can be viewed by latest booking or sorted by name.

  • Open the inmate roster page.
  • Use the name search when you know the person’s name.
  • Review the booking date and time, prisoner type, city, and state shown in the result.
  • Select “Inmate Details” for the record you want to review.

Important: Charges are accusations only. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

What roster entries may show

Roster entries may show the person’s name, booking date and time, prisoner type, residence city and state, and an “Inmate Details” link. The list may include prisoner types such as felony, misdemeanor, or traffic.

The roster page also shows the number of results currently displayed, such as a range of entries within the full roster list.

Sangamon County Jail information

The Sangamon County Jail is part of the Sheriff’s Office corrections division. The jail houses people awaiting bond or trial, people sentenced to county time, and people held for other agencies.

The corrections information page explains jail services, inmate accounts, visitation, phones, mail, attorney access, and jail administration. For broader jail details, review the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office Corrections page.

Visitation and phone services

On-site video visitation is held daily from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visits are 20 minutes long, monitored, and each inmate may have up to three on-site visits per week.

Off-site video visitation is available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. These visits are also 20 minutes long, monitored, and charged by the inmate kiosk services provider.

Telephones are available in every cellblock. Inmates may make calls daily and currently receive three free phone calls per week.

Inmate accounts and mail

Funds may be added to an inmate account through the jail lobby kiosk, by phone through Access Corrections, or online through Access Corrections or HomeWAV. Money placed on an Access Corrections account may be used for commissary or phone and video visitation. Money placed on a HomeWAV account may be used for phone and video visitation or tablet entertainment only.

Inmate mail uses TextBehind. Hand-written mail must be addressed with the inmate’s first and last name and inmate ID number, Sangamon County Jail, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.

Jail reports and inspections

The Sheriff’s Office provides a jail reports page that includes the inmate roster and IDOC jail inspection reports by year. Users who need broader jail reporting information can review Sangamon County Jail Reports.

Sangamon County jail contacts

Use these public contacts for jail roster, corrections, visitation, bond, inmate services, and general jail questions.

Common questions

Where can I search the Sangamon County Jail Roster?

Use the official inmate roster to search by name, sort by latest booking, or sort by name.

What information can I see on a roster entry?

A roster entry may show the person’s name, booking date and time, prisoner type, residence city and state, and an “Inmate Details” option.

Who should I contact for jail or inmate service questions?

For general jail information, call (217) 753-6886 or (217) 753-6887. For Corrections Administration, call (217) 753-6763.

Can bonds be posted at any time?

Yes. Bonds are taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A non-refundable $30.00 bonding fee applies to each bond processed.

Can I bring personal property to an inmate?

No. Inmates can order personal items through commissary. Funds may be added to an inmate account so the person can buy approved items.