Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated in Massac County until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 618-524-2912, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Johnson County Jail at 618-524-2912 to get it.
Phone: 618-524-2912
Physical Address:
Massac County Jail
515 Market Street
Metropolis, IL 62960
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Massac County Detention Center
515 Market St.
Metropolis, IL 62960
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Massac County Detention Center
515 Market St.
Metropolis, IL 62960
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Johnson 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 618-524-2912 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Johnson County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Johnson County Jail Inmate Search
The Johnson County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Johnson 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 Johnson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 841 offenders.
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Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Johnson County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Johnson County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 618-524-2912.
How do I Mail an Inmate in the Johnson County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Johnson 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 Johnson 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 #
Massac County Detention Center
515 Market St.
Metropolis, IL 62960
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Massac County Detention Center
515 Market St.
Metropolis, IL 62960
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
The Johnson County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Johnson County Jail standards will be disposed of.
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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Massac County Detention Center
515 Market St.
Metropolis, IL 62960
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Johnson County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-524-2912 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Johnson County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Johnson County?
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The Johnson County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Johnson County: Vienna.
