Montgomery County Jail
Montgomery County Jail
You can call the 42-bed Montgomery County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 217-532-9511.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Montgomery County Jail at 217-532-9511 for assistance.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Montgomery 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 217-532-9511 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Montgomery County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Search
The Montgomery County Jail maintains an average of 42 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montgomery 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 Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 840 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessOnly one block north of the courthouse, the Montgomery County Sheriff Office and the 42-bed Montgomery County Jail are found in the same building allowing for all offenders to be booked directly after being arrested and then held at the same location as they wait for their trial or serve a short sentence. Inmates of the county are arrested on either misdemeanor or felony charges and will be housed and sentenced accordingly.
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 Montgomery 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.
Any questions or concerns about one of the inmates should be directed to the staff directly at 217-532-9511, including those regarding bail, how to pay bail, and visitation.
While meals, medical care, and mental health support are all provided, it is also important for offenders to have contact with their friends and family during the length of their incarceration. To accommodate this, mail is delivered on weekdays from the Postal Service.
Each letter must have the correct address of:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
... and a full return address including the name of the person who sent it. Nothing else may be on the envelope, and each will be checked for contraband before the inmate receives it.
The phones that are maintained in the housing units are able to make outgoing calls only and not accept incoming calls, and all calls are made collect or can be prepaid online.
Visiting hours are Tuesdays from 1:30pm until 3:30pm and online registration allows for additional funds to be added for remote visits.
- Jail (Main): 217-532-9511
- Sheriff: 217-532-9511
What is the booking process for the Montgomery County Jail?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Montgomery County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Montgomery County Jail:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 217-532-9511.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Montgomery County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Montgomery County Jail in Hillsboro for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Montgomery County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 217-532-9511 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 217-532-9511.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Montgomery County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Montgomery County Illinois, check out the Montgomery County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Montgomery County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
140 North Main Street
Hillsboro, IL 62049
217-532-9511
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 217-532-9511 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 217-532-9511 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
VISITATION IS ON TUESDAYS FROM 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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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Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montgomery 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
Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
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 Montgomery County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Montgomery County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Illinois, then choose Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Montgomery County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
How Do Inmates in Montgomery County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Montgomery County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, and what can I send them?
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Montgomery County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Montgomery 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#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Montgomery County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montgomery County Jail
140 N Main St.
Hillsboro, IL. 62049
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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Montgomery County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Montgomery County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Montgomery County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Montgomery 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
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Illinois, then choose Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montgomery County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Montgomery County, by creating an account.
- Select Illinois, then select Montgomery 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 Montgomery County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Montgomery County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Montgomery County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Montgomery County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Montgomery 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
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-532-9511 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Montgomery County?
This facility, known as "Montgomery County Jail" is also known as Montgomery County Jail, Illinois, Montgomery.