Henry County Jail

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Henry County Jail

For inmate information at any time, call the 126-bed Henry County Jail at 309-937-3940.

Arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony? You will be brought to this facility for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, you may be held until you are bonded out, released on your own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until your trial is concluded.

To see who is currently in custody, use the inmate search tool.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time here, and those sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.

Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and communication. If it isn’t online, call Henry County Jail at 309-937-3940.

Phone

309-937-3940

Physical address

311 West Center Street
Cambridge, IL 61238
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Henry County Jail
311 W. Center St
Cambridge, IL 61238

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Henry County Jail
311 W. Center St
Cambridge, IL 61238

Other Jails and Prisons

To search for an inmate in the Henry 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 309-937-3940 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Henry County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Henry County Jail Inmate Search

The Henry County Jail maintains an average of 126 offenders in custody on any given day. The Henry 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 Henry County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,520 offenders.

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While the 126-bed Henry County Jail does the housing for all detainees arrested in Henry County, it also provides housing for inmates outside of the county as needed, and is able to boost their revenue in this manner.

All of the inmates from Henry County are facing misdemeanor or felony chargers and will be detained at Henry County Jail as they wait for their trials as well as while they serve a sentence.

Full care is provided including meals, transportation to appointments and court dates, medical care and mental health services, laundry services, and cleaning. Both recreation and exercise time and space are provided, along with supplies and time for hygiene needs, access to communication with family and friends outside of incarceration through mail, phone calls, and visits.

An inmate canteen account can be added to by depositing money through the kiosk in the jail, or it can be accessed online. This allows inmates to purchase needed items to make life more comfortable during incarceration.

Mail is delivered by the post office to inmates at:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Henry County Jail
311 W. Center St
Cambridge, IL 61238

... where it will be checked for contraband, a returns address, and to ensure there is nothing else within the envelope.

Phones are accessible from 9am until 9pm and allows inmates to make outgoing calls, prepaid or collect, to the receiver only, but with no incoming calls allowed.

Visits are conducted both onsite and off using a video visiting system for 20 minutes at a time. One onsite visit is permitted each week and unlimited offsite visits. Remote visits are allowed every day between 8am and 8pm, and onsite visits are available Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9am-11am, 1pm-5pm, and 7pm to 8pm.

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What happens during booking at Henry County Jail?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Henry County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Henry County Jail:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 309-937-3940.

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How do you post bail in Henry County?

If someone is taken to Henry County Jail in Cambridge for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 309-937-3940.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 309-937-3940.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Henry County can facilitate payment.
  • Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Henry County, Illinois, visit the Henry County Jail Bail FAQ page.

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

Henry County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

311 West Center Street
Cambridge, IL 61238
309-937-3940

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
  • All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
  • On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
  • A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
  • Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
  • All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
  • Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
  • Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session. 
  • Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
  • Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
  • An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
  • Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9 to 11 am
1 to 5 pm
7 to 8 pm
WEDNESDAY 9 to 11 am
1 to 5 pm
7 to 8 pm
SATURDAY 9 to 11 am
1 to 5 pm
​​​​​​​7 to 8 pm

Henry County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Henry County Jail
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-937-3940 for further assistance.

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

Henry County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

311 West Center Street
Cambridge, IL 61238
309-937-3940

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
  • All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
  • On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
  • A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
  • Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
  • All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
  • Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
  • Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session. 
  • Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
  • Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
  • An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
  • Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.

Henry County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
MONDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
TUESDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
WEDNESDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
THURSDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
FRIDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM
SATURDAY 6:00AM - 11:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-937-3940 for further assistance.

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

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Henry County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

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

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

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Illinois, then Henry County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
  • NOTE: Henry County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Henry County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Henry County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-937-3940 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Henry County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Henry County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Henry County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Henry County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Henry County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-937-3940 for further assistance.

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

Henry County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Henry County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Henry 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 ID#
Henry County Jail
311 W. Center St
Cambridge, IL 61238



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Henry County Jail
311 W. Center St
Cambridge, IL 61238



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 Henry 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 Henry County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Henry County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Henry County Jail
311 W. Center St
Cambridge, IL 61238

Henry County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Henry 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 Henry County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Henry County Jail
311 W. Center St
Cambridge, IL 61238


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 Henry County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-937-3940 for further assistance.

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

Henry County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: Henry County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Items" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

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

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

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Illinois, then Henry County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Henry County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Henry County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-937-3940 for further assistance.

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

Henry County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.


Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.


Here's how it works:

  • First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
  • These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
  • It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
  • The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

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  • If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
  • If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Henry County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Henry County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Henry County, by creating an account.
  • Select Illinois, then select Henry County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Henry County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Henry County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Henry County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-937-3940 for further assistance.

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

Henry County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.


Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and 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.
  • Job Search - 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:

Questions:

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Henry County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.


Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:

Here's how it works:

Questions:

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Google Play download

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-937-3940 for further assistance.

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Henry County?

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Henry County

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