This page helps users complete an inmate search in Tazewell County, Illinois, using official jail and sheriff resources. It explains where to check custody listings, warrants, visitation, bonding, and related detainee information.

The main public resource is the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Lookup - Custody page, with related jail information available through the Tazewell County Justice Center.

Tazewell County Sheriff Inmate Lookup - Custody

For a current custody search, use the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Lookup - Custody page. The listing is organized as a custody roster and includes booking details and detainee identifiers.

Useful fields shown in the custody lookup include:

  • Book date and book time
  • Detainee ID
  • Last name, first name, and middle initial
  • Age, race, and sex
  • Charge
  • Agency

Use the name and detainee ID carefully when checking results. Charge wording may be shortened on the roster, so contact the sheriff’s office or jail staff if a result needs clarification.

Warrant lookup

The sheriff’s website also provides an Inmate Lookup - Warrants page. This is separate from the custody roster and focuses on warrant records rather than current jail custody.

The warrant listing includes warrant ID, name, race, sex, age, warrant type, warrant charge, and amount to post. If a person appears in the warrant lookup but not the custody lookup, they may not be listed as a current detainee on the custody page.

Jail and detainee information

The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office maintains a jail information area for detainee deposits, property, mail, books and periodicals, phone accounts, medical, and commissary. The Jail/Inmate Info page also links users to custody search, warrant search, visitation, bonding, and weekend rules.

Detainee deposits may be made at the kiosk in the Tazewell County Justice Center lobby using cash or a credit card. Online deposits are also available through Smart Deposit, and phone deposits are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET at 1-866-394-0490.

Mail policy: Non-legal letters are handled through a digital mail process and should not be sent to the jail’s physical address.

Detainee mail, phone, and video services

For non-legal mail, use the detainee’s full name and inmate ID with the Tazewell County Justice Center, Illinois mailing format listed by the sheriff’s office. The mailing-only address uses P.O. Box 247 in Phoenix, Maryland, and should not be treated as a walk-in jail address.

Phone calls, messages, and video visits are handled through Cidnet. Users must create an account, link to the detainee, and purchase data for available communication services. The sheriff’s visitation page directs users to the CIDNET Customer Portal for scheduling and account access.

Visitation rules and scheduling

Detainee visits are scheduled through Cidnet, not directly through the facility. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, and each new visiting week starts on Sunday.

Visiting hours are listed as Sunday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The sheriff’s Detainee Visitation page explains visitor ID requirements, video visitation rules, visitor limits, monitoring, and conduct rules.

Bonding information

Bond can be completed at the Tazewell County Justice Center by speaking with a Jail Clerk, or through Court Money by phone. Bonding hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If paying cash, the exact bond amount and fees are needed because change is not made. A valid form of identification is required when posting bond. The jail bonding fee is currently $35 for each case, and some warrants have a $75 state failure-to-appear fee.

Credit card bonds have an 8% Court Money processing fee. For phone bonding, users need a credit or debit card, the inmate’s name and number, and facility code IL1296. The sheriff’s Bonding page lists the phone bonding number as 1-800-352-9870.

Tazewell County inmate search contacts

Use these contacts for jail, custody, bonding, or inmate information questions that cannot be resolved from the online lookup pages.

Common questions

Where do I search for a current Tazewell County inmate?

Use the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Lookup - Custody page to review current custody roster information, including booking details, detainee ID, name, charge, and agency.

Is the warrant lookup the same as the custody lookup?

No. The custody lookup lists detainees in custody, while the warrant lookup lists warrant information such as warrant ID, warrant type, charge, and amount to post.

How do I schedule a detainee visit?

Visits are scheduled through Cidnet and must be set at least 24 hours in advance. The visiting week starts each Sunday, and visits are conducted by video.

Can I post bond for someone in Tazewell County?

Yes. Bond can be handled at the Tazewell County Justice Center through a Jail Clerk or by phone through Court Money. Bonding is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Who should I contact if an inmate search result is unclear?

For questions about custody, jail procedures, or detainee information, contact the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office or the Tazewell County Jail Command.