Champaign County Jail

Champaign County Jail Information

The Champaign County Jail is a 131 bed jail in the city of Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 217-384-1240, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 217-384-1240

Physical Address:
204 E. Main Street
Urbana, IL 61801

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Champaign County Jail
Prisoner's Name
204 E. Main St.
Urbana IL 61801

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Champaign County Jail
Prisoner's Name
204 E. Main St.
Urbana IL 61801

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Champaign County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Champaign County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 217-384-1240 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Champaign County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Champaign County Jail Inmate Search

The Champaign County Jail maintains an average of 131 offenders in custody on any given day. The Champaign County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Champaign County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,760 offenders.

The following charts of Champaign County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Champaign County Corrections Department, the state of Illinois Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Champaign County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Champaign County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Champaign County and Illinois state prisons, click the button below.
Champaign County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Champaign County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 139 52.45%
Black 71 26.79%
Hispanic or Latino 27 10.19%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 28 10.57%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 265 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Champaign County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 88 33.21%
Felony (2rd Degree) 47 17.74%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 22 8.30%
Felony (Uncategorized) 32 12.08%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 76 28.68%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Champaign County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 238 89.81%
Female 27 10.19%
Total 265 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Champaign County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 0.75%
18-20 16 6.04%
21-24 26 9.81%
25-30 49 18.49%
31-35 49 18.49%
36-40 50 18.87%
41-45 35 13.21%
46-50 14 5.28%
51-55 11 4.15%
56-60 8 3.02%
61-65 3 1.13%
66-75 2 0.75%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 265 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Champaign County Jail

The Champaign County Jail in Illinois, also known as the Downtown Jail, has a capacity of 131 beds. However, according to the Sheriff's Office Master Planning report, the current capacity of the two jail facilities in Champaign County is 313 beds. You can review a complete list of all of the current inmates in custody, recent arrests, and a jail population report (a summary of the jail's activity each day) online. For the most part these reports are kept up to date, but sometimes over the weekend they lag by a few days.

The Champaign County Jail in Illinois is located at 204 E Main St, Urbana, IL 61801. The phone number for the jail is 217-384-1240.

The Champaign County Jail in Illinois allows inmates two 20-minute onsite video visits each week, which must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Visits can be scheduled up to 7 days in advance and are available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day of the week, except for during meals, lockdowns and other scheduled activities. Visitors must adhere to a dress code and follow the application process.

According to news reports, the Champaign County jail in Illinois has been facing issues related to outdated and failing conditions, as well as dangerous flaws in medical care for inmates. The jails have also been plagued with protests by inmates in the form of hunger strikes. In response, a special committee was formed by the county board to come up with a plan to resolve these issues. The sheriff has also stated that the jails are in critical condition. There are plans on how to expand and consolidate the jails but nothing has been decided yet. 

In the sections below we provide detailed instruction on how to post bond for an inmate, directions to the facility, sending money and commissary, the visitation schedules and how to register to receive phone calls from inmates. 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Champaign County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Champaign County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 217-384-1240.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Champaign County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Champaign County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Champaign County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Champaign County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Champaign County and other Illinois and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Champaign County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Champaign County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Champaign County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What if my Inmate has to pay a Bond to get Released from Jail?

  • If paying by cash or cashier's check, only the exact amount for bail is accepted.
  • Prior to the paying of a bond, you are encouraged to call 217-384-1240 to confirm the amount needed for the bond.
  • The individual paying the bond must have a government issued identification.
  • Credit card payments can be made in person at the Satellite Jail, 502 South Lierman, Urbana, IL 61802 or online (see below for details).
  • If paying with a Cashier’s Check, the check should be made out to the Champaign County Circuit Clerk.
  • All Cashier’s Checks are subject to verification through the issuing bank by corrections staff, which will delay release if it's on a weekend or after business hours.
  • The total bond amount can be split between a Cashier’s Check and cash but cannot be split with a credit card.
  • The entire bond amount must be put on the credit card if that is how any of the bond amount is being paid.

Champaign County Jail also uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPayNow) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.

Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.


To make a payment, you will need the following:

  • Court of Jurisdiction
  • Payment Amount
  • The Pay Location Code (PLC #) if you can get it. Call 217-384-1240 to ask for this.
  • Name of Arrestee/Defendant for whom payment is being made
  • Arrestee/Defendant's Date of Birth
  • Arrestee/Defendant's Booking Number
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Champaign County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Champaign County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

NOTE: All on-site Video Visits for both jails are held at the Satellite Jail

502 S. Lierman Avenue
Urbana, IL
217-384-1240

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits each week.
  • A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance, however walk-ins are sometimes allowed if available.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM


Champaign County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $15.00 for a 20 minute visit.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 217-384-1240 for questions or appointments.

Champaign County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Champaign County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Champaign County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Champaign County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-384-1240 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Champaign County Jail?

Champaign County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $15.00 for a 20 minute visit.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
​​​​​​​5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 217-384-1240 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Champaign County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-384-1240 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Champaign County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Champaign County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Champaign County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Champaign County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Illinois, then select Champaign County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Champaign County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Champaign County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-384-1240 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Champaign County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Champaign County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Champaign County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Champaign County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Champaign County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-384-1240 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Champaign County Jail, and what can I send them?

Champaign County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Champaign County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Champaign County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Champaign County Jail
Prisoner's Name
204 E. Main St.
Urbana IL 61801



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Champaign County Jail
Prisoner's Name
204 E. Main St.
Urbana IL 61801



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Champaign County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Champaign County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Champaign County Jail
Prisoner's Name
204 E. Main St.
Urbana IL 61801

Champaign County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Champaign County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Champaign County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Champaign County Jail
Prisoner's Name
204 E. Main St.
Urbana IL 61801



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Champaign County Jail
Prisoner's Name
204 E. Main St.
Urbana IL 61801



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Champaign County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Champaign County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Champaign County Jail
Prisoner's Name
204 E. Main St.
Urbana IL 61801

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Champaign County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-384-1240 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Champaign County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Champaign County Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Champaign County Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Champaign County Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Champaign County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Champaign County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Champaign County.
  • Choose Illinois, then Champaign County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Champaign County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in Champaign County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Champaign County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Champaign County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Champaign County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-384-1240 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Champaign County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Champaign County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-384-1240 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Champaign County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Champaign County Jail now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will receive their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Champaign County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Champaign County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Champaign County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Champaign County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Champaign County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-384-1240 for further assistance.

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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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