DuPage County Jail

DuPage County Jail Information

The DuPage County Jail is a 850 bed jail in the city of Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 630-407-2255, 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: 630-407-2255

Physical Address:
501 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & IR Number
PO BOX 957
WHEATON, IL 60187-0957

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & IR Number
PO BOX 957
WHEATON, IL 60187-0957

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the DuPage County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the DuPage 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 630-407-2255 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  DuPage County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

DuPage County Jail Inmate Search

The DuPage County Jail maintains an average of 850 offenders in custody on any given day. The DuPage 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 DuPage County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 20,680 offenders.

The following charts of DuPage 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 DuPage 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 DuPage 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 DuPage 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 DuPage County and Illinois state prisons, click the button below.
DuPage County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 481 59.31%
Black 67 8.26%
Hispanic or Latino 171 21.09%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 92 11.34%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 811 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

DuPage County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 270 33.29%
Felony (2rd Degree) 142 17.51%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 66 8.14%
Felony (Uncategorized) 98 12.08%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 235 28.98%
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 DuPage County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

DuPage County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 728 89.77%
Female 83 10.23%
Total 811 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

DuPage County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 6 0.74%
18-20 50 6.17%
21-24 80 9.86%
25-30 148 18.25%
31-35 149 18.37%
36-40 154 18.99%
41-45 105 12.95%
46-50 41 5.06%
51-55 32 3.95%
56-60 27 3.33%
61-65 11 1.36%
66-75 8 0.99%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 811 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the DuPage 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 DuPage County Jail
The DuPage County Jail in Illinois has a capacity of 850 inmates. It is a maximum-security facility and houses inmates who are awaiting trial as well as those who have been sentenced. The facility is supervised by 137 staff members and the monthly average of total bookings is 247. The address of the DuPage County Jail is 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. The phone number for the jail is 630-407-2400. For more information about visitation and other guidelines, you can contact the jail directly at this number. If you need to send mail or letters to an inmate, the address should be formatted as follows: INMATE #, PO BOX 957, WHEATON, IL 60187-0957. The visitation hours for the DuPage County Jail in Illinois are 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EVERY DAY) and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EVERY DAY). Visitation can also be scheduled online through ViaPath Visitor Web 8.0. Inmates can also receive visitors on Wednesdays and Sundays from 8:00am to 11:00 am or 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Nothing is allowed in except for a valid ID. DuPage County Jail in Illinois has faced several issues, including a lawsuit alleging that a detainee was denied medical care and attempted suicide. Inmates have also been allowed to leave the jail for funerals, with one such inmate not returning. The jail is subject to the Unified Code of Corrections which states that no more than two inmates may be housed in a single cell or detention room, and visitation hours, prison roster, and phone number are available online. Additionally, a summary judgment was issued in Degenova v. Sheriff of DuPage County. It is unclear what makes DuPage County Jail in Illinois unique based on the provided search results. The DuPage County Sheriff's Office has made safety and security a priority by installing new equipment, and there are various websites that offer inmate search and visitation information. Additionally, the jail offers a gardening program for inmates, and there is a non-profit organization committed to helping incarcerated individuals make positive lifestyle changes. However, none of these sources provide information on what specifically sets the jail apart from others.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the DuPage County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 630-407-2255.

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.

DuPage County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in DuPage 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 DuPage 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 DuPage 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 DuPage 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 DuPage 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 DuPage 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 DuPage County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding
  • Bonds must be cash (exact amount), certified check, cashiers check, money order, or credit card.
  • Add a $30.00 processing fee on top of each bond payment.
  • Make the check out to "DuPage County Sheriff Inmate Accounts"
  • Credit card payments cannot be combined with any other payment method and must be used to pay the entire total bond amount.
  • Bring a photo ID for verification when paying with your credit card, as your photo ID must match the information printed on your credit card.
  • Credit card payments MUST be done in person at the DuPage County Correctional Facility.
    501 North County Farm Road
    Wheaton, IL 60187
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Inmate Visitation

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

DuPage County Jail at-the-jail Inmate Visitation Schedule, Registration & Guidelines

501 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-407-2255

  • First, you need to register, then schedule your visit online.
  • After you are registered, login to the email account that you provided and click on the account verification emails you received.
  • If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk folder. If you still do not see an email from the system, call 630-407-2284 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
  • Finally, login using the temporary password provided in the email. You will be prompted to change your password. Be sure to pick a password that you can remember, or note it in a secure location.
  • All visits must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance, but not more than 10 days in advance.
  • There are a maximum of 4 visitors permitted per visit, including minors.
  • All visitors, ages 17 years and above, are required to present photo identification in order to visit an inmate.
  • All persons under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Minors also need to be registered under the Parent's account and added to the visit if they are expecting to visit.
  • All visitors must be signed in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit start time.
  • Inmates are granted one 30 minute visit per week.
  • Trusty inmates get one 60 minute visit per week.

INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Tuesday – Female Inmate Visitation

8:00 am to 11:00 am

Wednesday – Male Inmate Visitation

8:00 am to 11:00 am

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Saturday – Female Inmate Visitation

8:00 am to 11:00 am

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday – Male Inmate Visitation

8:00 am to 11:00 am

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Visitation hours for inmates with Kitchen Trusty status end at 10:00am, and at 3:00pm, due to meal serving times. 
All visits for Kitchen Trustee inmates must end at these times regardless of the time the visit started.

If you are visiting from another state or traveling a great distance, DuPage County Jail may allow you an extended visitation. Call 630-407-2284 to ask for special consideration.


Visitation schedules for Attorney or Professional visits:

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EVERY DAY)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EVERY DAY)

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EVERY DAY)

*All attorneys and professional visitors must register at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the conclusion of the designated visitation hours.  Visitors attempting to visit an inmate after this time, for any reason, will be refused.



Members of the Clergy shall be identified as such and approved by the Director of J.U.S.T. of DuPage at 630-407-2201, before their visit is allowed.

Visitation schedules for approved Clergy visits:

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EVERY DAY)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EVERY DAY)

DuPage County Jail uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select DuPage County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at DuPage County Jail.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in DuPage County Jail?

To visit an inmate in DuPage County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, DuPage County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in DuPage County Jail:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in DuPage County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that DuPage County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up DuPage County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select DuPage County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other DuPage County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the DuPage County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in DuPage County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

DuPage County Jail Phone: 630-407-2255

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DuPage County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 630-407-2255 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 DuPage County Jail?

DuPage County Jail at-the-jail Inmate Visitation Schedule, Registration & Guidelines

501 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-407-2255

  • First, you need to register, then schedule your visit online.
  • After you are registered, login to the email account that you provided and click on the account verification emails you received.
  • If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk folder. If you still do not see an email from the system, call 630-407-2284 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
  • Finally, login using the temporary password provided in the email. You will be prompted to change your password. Be sure to pick a password that you can remember, or note it in a secure location.
  • All visits must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance, but not more than 10 days in advance.
  • There are a maximum of 4 visitors permitted per visit, including minors.
  • All visitors, ages 17 years and above, are required to present photo identification in order to visit an inmate.
  • All persons under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Minors also need to be registered under the Parent's account and added to the visit if they are expecting to visit.
  • All visitors must be signed in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit start time.
  • Inmates are granted one 30 minute visit per week.
  • Trusty inmates get one 60 minute visit per week.

INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Tuesday – Female Inmate Visitation

8:00 am to 11:00 am

Wednesday – Male Inmate Visitation

8:00 am to 11:00 am

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Saturday – Female Inmate Visitation

8:00 am to 11:00 am

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday – Male Inmate Visitation

8:00 am to 11:00 am

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Visitation hours for inmates with Kitchen Trusty status end at 10:00am, and at 3:00pm, due to meal serving times. 
All visits for Kitchen Trustee inmates must end at these times regardless of the time the visit started.

If you are visiting from another state or traveling a great distance, DuPage County Jail may allow you an extended visitation. Call 630-407-2284 to ask for special consideration.


Visitation schedules for Attorney or Professional visits:

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EVERY DAY)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EVERY DAY)

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EVERY DAY)

*All attorneys and professional visitors must register at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the conclusion of the designated visitation hours.  Visitors attempting to visit an inmate after this time, for any reason, will be refused.



Members of the Clergy shall be identified as such and approved by the Director of J.U.S.T. of DuPage at 630-407-2201, before their visit is allowed.

Visitation schedules for approved Clergy visits:

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EVERY DAY)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EVERY DAY)

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DuPage County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 630-407-2255 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
DuPage County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the DuPage County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & IR Number
PO BOX 957
WHEATON, IL 60187-0957


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in DuPage County

To deposit money online for an inmate in DuPage County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in DuPage County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Illinois, then choose DuPage County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in DuPage County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in DuPage County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in DuPage County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for DuPage County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DuPage County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 630-407-2255 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the DuPage County Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for DuPage County Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the DuPage County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DuPage County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 630-407-2255 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DuPage County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 630-407-2255 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to DuPage County Jail

Search for JailATM services for DuPage County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for DuPage County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, DuPage County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

DuPage County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Illinois, then choose DuPage County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at DuPage County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in DuPage County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in DuPage County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for DuPage County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DuPage County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 630-407-2255 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

DuPage County Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select DuPage County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an DuPage County Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in DuPage County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the DuPage County Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The DuPage County Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select DuPage County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your DuPage County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for DuPage County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DuPage County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 630-407-2255 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

DuPage County Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at DuPage County Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at DuPage County Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  DuPage County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

  • Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
  • The subscription services require additional funding.
  • There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
  • Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the DuPage County Jail charges.

To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at DuPage County Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your DuPage County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DuPage County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 630-407-2255 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in DuPage County

What are the other City and County Jails in DuPage County?

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Other Jails Nearby

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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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