Hancock County Jail
Hancock County Jail
You can call the 52-bed Hancock County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 217-357-2115.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Hancock County Jail at 217-357-2115 for further assistance.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hancock 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 217-357-2115 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Hancock County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Hancock County Jail Inmate Search
The Hancock County Jail maintains an average of 52 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hancock 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 Hancock County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,040 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 52-bed Hancock County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Hancock County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 217-357-2115, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Hancock County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID #
Inmates Full name
98 Buchanan Street
Carthage, Illinois 62321
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID #
Inmates Full name
98 Buchanan Street
Carthage, Illinois 62321
- Jail (Main): 217-357-2115
Booking process details at Hancock County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Hancock County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Hancock County Jail typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 217-357-2115.
How to post bail for a loved one in Hancock County
Once booked at Hancock County Jail in Carthage, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 217-357-2115.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 217-357-2115.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Hancock County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Hancock County, Illinois, visit the Hancock County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Hancock County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
98 Buchanan Street
Carthage, IL 62321
217-357-2115
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 217-357-2115 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 217-357-2115 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| WEDNESDAY | 12:30PM | FEMALES |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:30PM -3:00PM | MALES |
| SATURDAY | 12:30PM | FEMALES |
| SATURDAY | 1:30PM - 3:00PM | MALES |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-357-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-357-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hancock 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
Hancock 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 Hancock 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 payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID #
Inmates Full name
98 Buchanan Street
Carthage, Illinois 62321
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 Hancock County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Hancock County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Hancock County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Illinois, then choose Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Hancock County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Hancock County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-357-2115 for further assistance.
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How do Inmates in Hancock County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Hancock County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Register with CTEL, the phone system Hancock County inmates must use.
- Open an account,
- Fund your acount,
- Find, and then sync with your inmate.
Rates
- Rates cannot exceed $0.21 per minute for regular calls and $0.25 per minute for collect calls.
- The minimum billable duration is one minute.
- Billable time is measured and rounded to the next higher full minute.
- Phone calls are terminated if the called party does not accept the call charges.
- Customers are not billed for a 'no response'.
Transaction Fees:
- If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.00 per transaction
- If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $5.95 per transaction
Minimum Deposit Amount
There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
Customer Service
Monday - Friday 8-5 PM CST
800-583-9683
Email: support@ctel.us
For full information about using CTEL to communicate by phone with your Hancock County inmate, visit our Inmate Phone Page. You will find information about Inmate Phone schedules, rates, rules, policies, and tips. Please note that all of your phone calls will be recorderd and any information about your inmate's case that you speak about could be used against him in court.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-357-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail, and what can I send them?
Hancock County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Hancock County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Hancock 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID #
Inmates Full name
98 Buchanan Street
Carthage, Illinois 62321
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID #
Inmates Full name
98 Buchanan Street
Carthage, Illinois 62321
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Hancock County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hancock County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Hancock County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID #
Inmates Full name
98 Buchanan Street
Carthage, Illinois 62321
Hancock County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Hancock County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Hancock County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID #
Inmates Full name
98 Buchanan Street
Carthage, Illinois 62321
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-357-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hancock County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Hancock County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Hancock County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Hancock County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Hancock 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
Hancock 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 Hancock County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hancock County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Illinois, then choose Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Hancock County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-357-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-357-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Hancock County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hancock County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-357-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hancock County?
This facility, known as "Hancock County Jail" is also known as Hancock County Jail, Illinois, Hancock.