Johnson County Jail Inmate Search
Johnson County Jail Inmate Lookup
No jail operates in Johnson County now; local bookings go to the Massac County Jail, 515 Market Street, Metropolis, IL 62960 (618-524-2912). To find someone, start with VINELink. VINELink also covers Johnson County, with free alerts for local bookings. Booking at the county jail can lag; a Massac County jail may have the person. Call 618-658-8264. Below: the county jail, jails next door, release, prison and more.
How do I search for an inmate?
- Start at VINELink and enter the last name.
- Try VINELink on the web or the VINELink app for iPhone or the VINELink app for Android.
- No result: phone the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, 618-658-8264.
Where else could someone arrested in Johnson County be held?
Search empty? Call each county jail next door:
- Massac County Detention Center, Metropolis: 618-524-2912
- Pulaski County Detention Center, Mound City: 618-845-3512
- Saline County Jail, Harrisburg: 618-252-4805
- Williamson County Jail, Marion: 618-997-6541
For state prisons, use the Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search. For federal holds, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question listWhere do local prisoners go after sentencing?
Prison-bound inmates here go to Illinois Department of Corrections intake. Each transfer is on the Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search; our Illinois state prisons guide explains it.
↑ Back to the question listAre local mugshots public?
Illinois treats adult booking photos as public (5 ILCS 140/2.15). File an Illinois Freedom of Information Act request with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office at 618-658-8264. Juvenile photos are not released. Most U.S. Marshals Service photos stay private too, under 5 U.S.C. 552. ICE records for someone held by the Sheriff's Office go through the ICE FOIA request page and name this county.
↑ Back to the question listWhere is a federal defendant from Johnson County held?
The U.S. Marshals Service may hold federal defendants in county jails in this county. The Southern District of Illinois hears it at Melvin Price U.S. Courthouse, 750 Missouri Avenue, East St. Louis, IL 62201 (618-482-9371). Check VINELink while the case is open, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator after sentencing.
↑ Back to the question listWill the county hold someone for ICE?
- A Form I-247A is ICE's request to the Massac County Jail.
- Under the Illinois TRUST Act (5 ILCS 805/15), Johnson County won't keep the person the extra 48 hours.
- Agents may wait outside the County Jail.
- After an ICE arrest, use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System with the A-number of the detainee.
Can I pay bail for someone here?
There's no cash bail in this county: the Pretrial Fairness Act ended it in 2023. Within 48 hours, a judge rules on release (725 ILCS 5/109-1). Full details: our bail guide.
↑ Back to the question listWhat about youth arrested in the county?
Youth stay off the roster (705 ILCS 405/1-7). A judge locally picks the juvenile detention center for detained youth. Call 618-658-8264 to learn about a detained child's hearing.
↑ Back to the question listCounty inmate calls, mail, visits and money
- Phone calls: County inmate phone guide.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Snacks and supplies: Local commissary page.
- Visiting: our visitation guide.
- Mail: County inmate mail rules.
- Messages: Local inmate email.
What is the population of the county?
The county has about 13,363 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate, released 2026). Vienna, IL is the county seat.
↑ Back to the question listWhich police departments can I call?
No town police numbers for Johnson County are on file yet; the Sheriff's Office can help.
- Vienna, Goreville: no listed number here yet; the sheriff's office, 618-658-8264, can direct you
Johnson County Jail Inmate Services Information
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
Every year Johnson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 841 offenders, and maintain an average of 42 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.
The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.
The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Johnson County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Johnson County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Illinois and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.
If you are looking for a prisoner in Illinois or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.
If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in Illinois, click below.
STATE OF Illinois COUNTY JAILS
If you are searching for a prisoner in a Illinois State Prison click below.
If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search
For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.
Johnson County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/28/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 68.75% |
| Black | 5 | 15.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 9.38% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.12% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 32 | 100.0% |
Johnson County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/28/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 8 | 25.00% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 6 | 18.75% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 2 | 6.25% |
| State Jail Felony | 3 | 9.38% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 7 | 21.88% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 6 | 18.75% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Johnson County Inmate Sex - 10/28/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 29 | 90.62% |
| Female | 3 | 9.38% |
| Total | 32 | 100.0% |
Johnson County Inmate Age - 10/28/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 3.12% |
| 18-20 | 1 | 3.12% |
| 21-24 | 4 | 12.50% |
| 25-30 | 7 | 21.88% |
| 31-35 | 5 | 15.62% |
| 36-40 | 5 | 15.62% |
| 41-45 | 3 | 9.38% |
| 46-50 | 2 | 6.25% |
| 51-55 | 1 | 3.12% |
| 56-60 | 1 | 3.12% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 3.12% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 3.12% |
| 76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 32 | 100.0% |
- Massac County Detention Center: 618-524-2912
- Johnson County Sheriff: 618.658.8264
The Johnson County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Johnson County: Vienna.