Marshall County Jail
Marshall County Jail
At the 16-bed Marshall County Jail, inmate information is available 24 hours a day by calling 309-246-2115.
Individuals arrested for misdemeanors or felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held in custody until their trial is resolved.
Use the inmate search tool to access the facility’s roster of current inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year remain at this jail, and inmates sentenced to more are moved to the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page outlines inmate services including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future contact. If it’s not online, call Marshall County Jail at 309-246-2115.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Marshall 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 309-246-2115 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Marshall County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Marshall County Jail Inmate Search
The Marshall County Jail maintains an average of 16 offenders in custody on any given day. The Marshall 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 Marshall County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 320 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 16-bed Marshall County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Marshall 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 309-246-2115, 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 Marshall 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#
Marshall County Jail
520 6th Street
Lacon, IL. 61540
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#
Marshall County Jail
520 6th Street
Lacon, IL. 61540
- Jail (Main): 309-246-2115
- Sheriff: 309-246-2115
How does the booking process work at Marshall County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Marshall County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Marshall County Jail typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 309-246-2115.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Marshall County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Marshall County Jail in Lacon for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 309-246-2115 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 309-246-2115).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Marshall County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Marshall County, Illinois, visit the Marshall County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Marshall County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Marshall County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
520 6th Street
Lacon, IL 61540
309-246-2115
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 309-246-2115 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 309-246-2115 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 5:00PM - 7:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 5:00PM - 7:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marshall County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-246-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Marshall County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marshall County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-246-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Marshall County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marshall County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-246-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Marshall County Jail?
How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Marshall County Jail
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Marshall County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Marshall County Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Marshall County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marshall County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-246-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Marshall County Jail, and what can I send them?
Marshall County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Marshall County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Marshall 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#
Marshall County Jail
520 6th Street
Lacon, IL. 61540
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marshall County Jail
520 6th Street
Lacon, IL. 61540
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 Marshall 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 Marshall County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Marshall County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marshall County Jail
520 6th Street
Lacon, IL. 61540
Marshall County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Marshall 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 Marshall County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marshall County Jail
520 6th Street
Lacon, IL. 61540
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 Marshall County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-246-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Marshall 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 Marshall County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-246-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Marshall County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Marshall County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
- Send a text Message - 1 stamp
- Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
- Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
- Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
- Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
- Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
- Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
- Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
- When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Marshall County Jail
To send a text or email message to a Marshall County inmate, do the following:
Marshall County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Marshall County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Marshall County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Marshall County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Marshall County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marshall County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-246-2115 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Marshall County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Marshall County Jail now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the 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. 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.
Here's how it works:
- Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Marshall County Jail.
Questions:
- By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
- By email - tablets@securustech.net
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Marshall County Jail
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Marshall County follow these instructions:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
- You get charged the 1st of each month.
- You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Your Marshall County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
If you have any questions:
- Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
- Email - tablets@securustech.net
For all Marshall County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marshall County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-246-2115 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Marshall County Jail" is also known as Marshall County Jail, Illinois, Marshall.