Livingston County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Livingston 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 815-844-5774 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the  Livingston County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Livingston County Jail Inmate Search

The Livingston County Jail maintains an average of 188 offenders in custody on any given day. The Livingston 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 Livingston County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,760 offenders.

What are the bail options in Livingston County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Livingston County Jail in Pontiac for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 815-844-5774 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 815-844-5774.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Livingston County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Livingston County, Illinois, see the Livingston County Jail Bail Guide.

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

Livingston County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

844 W. Lincoln Street
Pontiac, IL 61764
815-844-5774

• 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 815-844-5774 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
• All visits are video through Visitel. Remote video visits, unlike the video visits from the facility's visitation area, are 7 days a week from 7:00 AM thru 10:00 PM.
  

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 815-844-5774 TO CONFIRM VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Livingston County Jail uses the services of Visitel for their Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family members.

Register and/or log in here:

VISITATION RULES

• Each inmate is allowed only one visit per day.
• 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.
• Visitation is limited to two adults and two children only.
• In-house video visitation is available at no cost. A video visit last 15 minutes, therefore visitors will be allowed two video visits per day. Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
• Off-site video visitation is available through http://secure.visitel.us for a fee. Off-site video visitation can be accessed from your home computer or cell phone and  is unlimited, however it will only be accessed during the inmates free time.

Transaction Fees

• If paying through an Automated IVR System: $6.95 per transaction
• If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.95 per transaction
• If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $6.95 per transaction
• $0.50 a minute for remote video visitation
• Free for onsite video visitation.
• There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
• No refunds can be given for remote video visitation visits

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-844-5774 for further assistance.

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

Livingston County Jail uses the services of Visitel for their Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family members.
Register and/or log in here:

VISITATION RULES

• Each inmate is allowed only one visit per day.
• 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.
• Visitation is limited to two adults and two children only.
• In-house video visitation is available at no cost. A video visit last 15 minutes, therefore visitors will be allowed two video visits per day. Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
• Off-site video visitation is available through http://secure.visitel.us for a fee. Off-site video visitation can be accessed from your home computer or cell phone and  is unlimited, however it will only be accessed during the inmates free time.

Transaction Fees

• If paying through an Automated IVR System: $6.95 per transaction
• If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.95 per transaction
• If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $6.95 per transaction
• $0.50 a minute for remote video visitation
• Free for onsite video visitation.
• There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
• No refunds can be given for remote video visitation visits

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-844-5774 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Livingston 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
Livingston 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 Livingston 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 ID#
Livingston County Jail
844 W Lincoln St.
Pontiac, Illinois 61764

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 Livingston County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Livingston County Jail follow these steps:

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Livingston County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Illinois, then choose Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Livingston County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-844-5774 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Livingston County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Livingston County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• 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 Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-844-5774 for further assistance.

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

Livingston County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Livingston County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Livingston 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#
Livingston County Jail-IL
P.O. Box 9164
Seminole, FL 33775-9164

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Livingston County Jail
844 W Lincoln St.
Pontiac, Illinois 61764

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Livingston County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Livingston County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Livingston County Jail
844 W Lincoln St.
Pontiac, Illinois 61764

Livingston County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Livingston County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Livingston County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Livingston County Jail-IL
P.O. Box 9164
Seminole, FL 33775-9164

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Livingston County Jail
844 W Lincoln St.
Pontiac, Illinois 61764

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Livingston County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Livingston County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Livingston County Jail
844 W Lincoln St.
Pontiac, Illinois 61764

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-844-5774 for further assistance.

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Livingston County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Livingston County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Livingston County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Livingston 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

Livingston 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 Livingston County

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

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• Go to JailATM, choose Illinois, then choose Livingston 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 Livingston County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Livingston 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 Livingston County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Livingston County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-844-5774 for further assistance.

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

Livingston County Jail uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.

SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

• The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
• Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
• To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
• Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
• Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Livingston County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Livingston County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for Livingston County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Livingston County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Livingston County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Livingston County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-844-5774 for further assistance.

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

Livingston County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Livingston County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• 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. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, 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.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Livingston County Jail at 815-844-5774 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Livingston County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Livingston County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Livingston County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• 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. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, 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.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Livingston County Jail at 815-844-5774 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Livingston County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Livingston County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 815-844-5774 for further assistance.

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