McDonough County Jail Inmate Search
Searching for an Inmate in McDonough County
Most local arrests end up at the McDonough County Jail, 110 South McArthur Street, Macomb, IL 61455 (309-833-5245).
To find someone, start with VINELink. VINELink tracks custody and sends alerts when the Sheriff's Office books someone. Booking at the county jail can lag; a Fulton County jail may have the person.
Call 309-833-2323. Below: the county jail, jails next door, release, prison and more.
1. How do I search for an inmate?
- Go to VINELink with the person's name.
- Search VINELink online, or with the VINELink app for iPhone and the VINELink app for Android.
- No result: phone the McDonough County Sheriff's Office, 309-833-2323.
2. What about youth arrested locally?
Youth stay off the roster (705 ILCS 405/1-7). A judge locally picks the juvenile detention center for detained youth. Call 309-833-2323 to learn about a detained child's hearing.
↑ Back to the question list3. Will the county hold someone for ICE?
- A Form I-247A is ICE's request to the McDonough County Jail.
- The Illinois TRUST Act (5 ILCS 805/15) stops the county from honoring the 48-hour hold.
- 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.
4. Staying in touch with an inmate
- Calls: see our phone page.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Commissary: Local commissary guide.
- Visiting: our visitation guide.
- Mail: Local inmate mail rules.
- Email: our messaging page.
5. How does release work after an arrest?
There's no cash bail in McDonough County: the Pretrial Fairness Act ended it in 2023. Within 48 hours, release or detention is decided (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1). More on our pretrial release guide.
↑ Back to the question list6. What if someone from McDonough County faces federal charges?
The U.S. Marshals Service may hold federal defendants in county jails in this county. The Central District of Illinois hears it at U.S. Courthouse, 600 E. Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701 (217-492-4020). Use VINELink before sentencing; the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator after.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I request a mugshot?
Illinois treats adult booking photos as public (5 ILCS 140/2.15). Ask the McDonough County Sheriff's Office with an Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, or call 309-833-2323. Youth photos and most U.S. Marshals Service photos are withheld (5 U.S.C. 552). An ICE photo request goes on the ICE FOIA request page and mention the county.
↑ Back to the question list8. What other jails should I check besides McDonough County?
Search empty? Call each county jail next door:
- Fulton County Jail, Lewistown: 309-547-2277
- Hancock County Jail, Carthage: 217-357-2115
- Henderson County Jail, Oquawka: 309-867-4291
- Schuyler County Jail, Rushville: 217-322-4366
- Warren County Jail, Monmouth: 309-734-8505
State prisoners show on the Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search; federal ones on the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list9. Where 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 list10. What is the population of this county?
This county has about 25,916 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate, released 2026). The county seat is Macomb, IL.
↑ Back to the question list11. How do I check McDonough County warrants?
Look at the sheriff's warrant list, then confirm with the McDonough County Sheriff in Macomb at 309-833-2323; the list can lag behind the court. Deputies serve warrants in Bushnell, Colchester and around WIU. Cases here are open on Judici for anyone checking their own, since the clerk uses it instead of the statewide re:SearchIL portal, and a warrant is entered on the docket. A defense attorney can plan your surrender at the county jail. The circuit clerk on Courthouse Square can explain your options after a missed date at 1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL 61455, and over the phone at 309-837-4889.
↑ Back to the question list12. What are the police numbers for Macomb and nearby towns?
Here are 1 police lines we have checked, starting with Macomb:
- Macomb Police: 309-833-4505
- Bushnell, Colchester: no listed number here yet; the sheriff's office, 309-833-2323, can direct you
McDonough County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 309-833-5245
Physical Address:
110 South McArthur Street
Macomb, IL 61455
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
McDonough County Jail
110 S. McArthur Street
Macomb, IL 61455
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
McDonough County Jail
110 S. McArthur Street
Macomb, IL 61455
Every year McDonough County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 1,000 offenders, and maintain an average of 50 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 McDonough County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the McDonough 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.
McDonough County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 11/8/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 86.11% |
| Black | 3 | 8.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.78% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 2.78% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 36 | 100.0% |
McDonough County Inmate Criminal Charges - 11/8/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 10 | 27.78% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 7 | 19.44% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 2 | 5.56% |
| State Jail Felony | 3 | 8.33% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 7 | 19.44% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 7 | 19.44% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
McDonough County Inmate Sex - 11/8/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | 91.67% |
| Female | 3 | 8.33% |
| Total | 36 | 100.0% |
McDonough County Inmate Age - 11/8/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 2.78% |
| 18-20 | 2 | 5.56% |
| 21-24 | 3 | 8.33% |
| 25-30 | 8 | 22.22% |
| 31-35 | 7 | 19.44% |
| 36-40 | 5 | 13.89% |
| 41-45 | 4 | 11.11% |
| 46-50 | 2 | 5.56% |
| 51-55 | 1 | 2.78% |
| 56-60 | 1 | 2.78% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 2.78% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 2.78% |
| 76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 36 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 309-833-5245
- Sheriff: 309-833-2323
The McDonough County Jail serves the following cities and towns of McDonough County: Bushnell, Colchester and Macomb.