Lawrence County Jail
Lawrence County Jail
You can reach the 24-bed Lawrence County Jail day or night at 618-943-8093 with questions about an inmate.
Everyone arrested in this county, whether for a misdemeanor or a felony, is brought to this facility for booking and processing. When the charges warrant it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial reaches a verdict.
See who is currently in custody by searching the roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates who are sentenced to less than one year serve their sentence here in the county. Those who get a longer sentence go to the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Everything you need to stay in contact is on this page, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate’s account, send mail, receive phone calls, use voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and order commissary.
The jail ID or booking number is worth saving, since it’s needed for mail and other services. If you can’t find it online, call Lawrence County Jail at 618-943-8093.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lawrence 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 618-943-8093 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Lawrence County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Lawrence County Jail Inmate Search
The Lawrence County Jail maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lawrence 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 Lawrence County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 480 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 24-bed Lawrence County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Lawrence 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 618-943-8093, 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 Lawrence 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 ID#
Lawrence County Jail
1306 Lexington Avenue
Lawrenceville IL 62439
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 ID#
Lawrence County Jail
1306 Lexington Avenue
Lawrenceville IL 62439
- Jail (Main): 618-943-8093
- Sheriff: 618-943-8093
What should you know about the booking process at Lawrence County Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Lawrence County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Lawrence County Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Lawrence County Jail at 618-943-8093.
Steps to pay bail in Lawrence County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Lawrence County Jail in Lawrenceville for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 618-943-8093.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 618-943-8093).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Lawrence County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Lawrence County, Illinois, visit the Lawrence County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Lawrence County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1306 Lexington
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
618-943-8093
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 618-943-8093 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 618-943-8093 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-943-8093 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-943-8093 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-943-8093 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-943-8093 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail, and what can I send them?
Lawrence County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Lawrence County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Lawrence 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#
Lawrence County Jail
1306 Lexington Avenue
Lawrenceville IL 62439
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
1306 Lexington Avenue
Lawrenceville IL 62439
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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Lawrence County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
1306 Lexington Avenue
Lawrenceville IL 62439
Lawrence County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lawrence County Jail
1306 Lexington Avenue
Lawrenceville IL 62439
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 Lawrence County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-943-8093 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lawrence County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lawrence County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-943-8093 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-943-8093 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 618-943-8093 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lawrence County?
Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Lawrence County Jail" is also known as Lawrence County Jail, Illinois, Lawrence.