Macoupin County Jail
Macoupin County Jail
The 95-bed Macoupin County Jail answers inmate information calls at 217-854-3135 24 hours a day.
This is where the county brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, some are bonded out or released on their own recognizance, and some are held until their trial is resolved.
Use the inmate search tool to look through the roster of people who have been arrested and are still in custody.
After sentencing, those with less than a year to serve remain at the jail. Those with more than a year to serve are transferred to the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers information on the visitation schedule and rules, depositing funds, mailing letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Always save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which you may need for mail. If it isn’t online, call Macoupin County Jail at 217-854-3135.
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Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Macoupin 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 217-854-3135 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Macoupin County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Macoupin County Jail Inmate Search
The Macoupin County Jail maintains an average of 95 offenders in custody on any given day. The Macoupin 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 Macoupin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,900 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessIn Macoupin County any offenders who are arrested on a misdemeanor or a felony charge are taken to the 95-bed Macoupin County Jail, right across the street from the Carlinville Post Office, where they are held until their court date, they make bail, or as they serve a short sentence of only a few months.
There are two ways to determine the status of an inmate, by calling staff at 217-854-3135 or by checking the online look up for their status, bail, and release dates.
All meals, laundry, clothing, bedding, medical care, and mental health needs are provided during incarceration including contact with friends and family outside of the jail.
A commissary is available for purchase of additional items and this account will need to have money supplied by their support system outside of the jail through the lobby kiosk or online.
Phones are available for outgoing calls between 7am and 10pm every day of the week, and they will either be collect calls or they can be prepaid from cards purchased online. In order to receive phone calls, you must register your phone number by calling 877-998-5678. Phone cards also allow inmates to access messages that are delivered the same day.
Mail is sent to a third party to be processed, checked for adult content, and scanned to be digitally delivered to the inmate.
The address for all personal mail is:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Macoupin County Jail
P.O. Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
... and mail that is from a lawyer can be sent directly to the jail at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Macoupin County Jail
215 South East Street
Carlinville, IL 62626
One onsite visit of 20-30 minutes is provided each week on Sunday for female inmates 12pm-1pm and male inmates 1pm-4pm. Remote video visits may be scheduled online.
- Jail (Main): 217-854-3135
- Sheriff: 217-854-3135
Understanding the booking process at Macoupin County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Macoupin County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Macoupin County Jail:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 217-854-3135.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Macoupin County
Once someone is booked at Macoupin County Jail in Carlinville after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 217-854-3135 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
- The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 217-854-3135 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Macoupin County can help cover bail.
- Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.
For detailed information about the bail process in Macoupin County, Illinois, see the Macoupin County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Macoupin County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Macoupin County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
215 South East Street
Carlinville, IL 62626
217-854-3135
- 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 217-854-3135 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 217-854-3135 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY |
NOON - 1:00PM FEMALES 1:00PM - 4:00PM MALES |
Macoupin 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:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Macoupin County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- 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 Macoupin County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-854-3135 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Macoupin County Jail?
Macoupin 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:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Macoupin County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macoupin County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-854-3135 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Macoupin County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macoupin County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-854-3135 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Macoupin County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Macoupin County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Macoupin 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 Macoupin County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Macoupin 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 Macoupin County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-854-3135 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Macoupin County Jail, and what can I send them?
Macoupin County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Macoupin 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 Macoupin 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#
Macoupin County Jail
P.O. Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Macoupin County Jail
215 South East Street
Carlinville, IL 62626
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 Macoupin 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 Macoupin County Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Macoupin County Jail
215 South East Street
Carlinville, IL 62626
Macoupin County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Macoupin County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Macoupin 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#
Macoupin County Jail
P.O. Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Macoupin County Jail
215 South East Street
Carlinville, IL 62626
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 Macoupin 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 Macoupin County Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Macoupin County Jail
215 South East Street
Carlinville, IL 62626
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macoupin County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-854-3135 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Macoupin County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Macoupin County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Macoupin County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Macoupin County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Macoupin 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
Macoupin 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 Macoupin County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Macoupin County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Illinois, then choose Macoupin 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 Macoupin County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Macoupin 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 Macoupin County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Macoupin County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macoupin County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-854-3135 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Macoupin County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Macoupin 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:
- 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.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Macoupin County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Macoupin County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Macoupin County, by creating an account.
- Select Illinois, then select Macoupin 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 Macoupin County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Macoupin County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Macoupin County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macoupin County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-854-3135 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Macoupin County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Macoupin 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:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Macoupin 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:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macoupin County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-854-3135 for further assistance.
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